Governance & Leadership

School Oversight

Governance & Leadership

Meet the teams, boards, and councils that shape our vibrant school community. Davitt College operates under the auspices of the Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education & Training Board (MSLETB), ensuring strategic direction, high academic standards, and an inclusive ethos.

Board of Management Structure

Chairperson

Cllr. Blackie Gavin

MSLETB

MSLETB Nominees

Cllr. Ger Deere
Cllr. John Caulfield
Cllr. Richard Finn
Faculty

Teacher Nominees

Ms. Stephanie Kelly
Mr. Niall O’Connor
Community

Parent Nominees

Ms. Geraldine McHugh
Mr. Stephen Bourke
Administration

Secretaries

Mr. Conor O’Reilly
Mr. William Rowan

Annual Governance Calendar & Milestones

Autumn Term

Parents' Council AGM

Each September / October

Elected annually to kick off the term, establishing core leadership and setting collaborative home-school objectives.

Academic Year

Board Review Periods

Monthly Sessions

The Board of Management meets regularly to oversee strategic management, policy formation, and school direction.

Student Voice

Student Council Elections

Early Term Windows

Empowering representatives from all year groups to take ownership and lead initiatives across the campus.

MSLETB Governance & Statutory Framework

Educational Patronage

MSLETB is the patron of 17 Post-Primary schools including one Gaelcholáiste, 2 Further Education and Training Colleges and is joint patron with 6 Community Schools and 1 Comprehensive School. It has 9 schools in Co. Mayo, 6 in Co. Sligo and 4 in Co. Leitrim.

All Schools and Colleges are co-educational and multi-denominational and aim to provide the highest quality educational experience for learners in line with the Department of Education and Skills ‘Looking at our Schools Quality Framework’. Our schools offer an extensive and innovative curriculum which supports learners to reach their full personal and academic potential.

MSLETB prepares learners for higher/further education or immediate entry into the workplace. A full range of subjects is offered at both Junior and Senior cycle. In addition to both Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate programmes schools also provide specialised programmes such as Junior Cycle School Programme (JCSP), Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA), Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) and Transition Year (TY).

Regina Anderson, Director of Schools

Regina Anderson

Director of Schools, MSLETB

School Leadership

Davitt College Senior Management Team
Senior Management Team

The Senior Management team at Davitt College drives the daily operational, academic, and pastoral leadership of our school community. Working collaboratively with staff, students, and parents, they ensure a safe, supportive, and high-achieving learning environment for all pupils.

Mr. Conor O’Reilly Principal
Ms. Anita Gallagher Deputy Principal
Mr. William Rowan Deputy Principal
Mr. John Bones Deputy Principal
Contact: School Administration Office
Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

Parents' Council

Community Partnership

The Parents’ Council is an active, vibrant, and integral part of the Davitt College school community. Membership is warmly open to parents and guardians of all students currently attending the school.

Elected annually at our Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) each September or October, the council meets once a month throughout the academic year to support school initiatives and foster strong collaboration between home and school.

Get in Touch

Contact the Parents’ Council

Should you wish to contact the Parents’ Council, please forward all physical correspondence marked for their attention to the main school address.

Student Council

Pupil Voice & Leadership

At Davitt College, the Student Council serves as the vibrant heartbeat of our pupil community, ensuring that the student voice is actively championed, respected, and heard.

Functioning as a vital platform for leadership and civic engagement, the council empowers students from all year groups to take ownership of their school environment. From spearheading impactful charity initiatives and organizing modern school events to collaborating directly with management on policy and campus improvements, our council members learn the true value of representation.

We believe that by fostering an active, inclusive dialogue, we inspire the next generation of leaders to shape a better school community today and a brighter world tomorrow.

Davitt College Student Council Meeting
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