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30 Sept 2025

Congratulations: Longford secondary school officially unveils new principal

Newtowncashel native Gary Kenny has been appointed as principal of Mercy Ballymahon

Congratulations: Longford secondary school officially unveils new principal

The Board of Management of Mercy Ballymahon has announced the appointment of Mr Gary Kenny as Principal

The Board of Management of Mercy Ballymahon is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Gary Kenny as Principal, commencing at the start of the new school year.

Mr Kenny began his teaching career at Moyle Park College in Clondalkin, where he taught for nine and a half years before joining the staff of Mercy Ballymahon as an excellent teacher of History and Geography in February 2016.

He was appointed Deputy Principal in September 2017, a role he has fulfilled with great energy, dedication and care over the past eight years.

Also read: End of era: Longford students pay fitting tribute to dedicated principal

Mr Kenny is deeply committed to all aspects of school life and is especially passionate about the holistic development of every student.

A native of Newtowncashel, he values the school’s strong ties with the local community and is enthusiastic about continuing to strengthen these connections.

We wish Mr Kenny every success as he begins his leadership journey as Principal of our school.

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