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James Kennedy
Peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital; beloved husband of Pat and loving father of John, Declan, Mary and Paul. He will be sadly missed by his family, daughters-in-law Ciara, Anne and Sorcha, grandchildren Sara, Hannah, Ellie, John, Emma-Jane, Adam, Aisling, Julie-Anne, Emma and Harry, his sisters Anne and Teresa (pre-deceased…
Ciaran Mulvaney
MULVANEY (Clonsilla, Dublin and formerly of Milltown, Dublin and late of F.B.D Insurance) March 2nd 2023 (suddenly) at his home. Ciarán, beloved husband of Carol (nee Fitzsimons), devoted father of Hazel and Seán, cherished son of Rose and Brendan, dear brother of Brendan, Linda and Michael, son-in-law of the late…
Brian Breathnach
BREATHNACH, Brian, 1st March 2023, Dundrum, D.16, formerly of Hamilton St., S.C.R. D.8, and Department of the Environment, Custom House, Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Elm Park. Beloved and devoted husband of Dolores for 61 years, loving…
Francis J Feely
Frank husband of Ita Deceased Class Year:1948Date of Death:Monday, 20 February, 2023RIP.ie Link:http://www,rip.iefeely-terenure-526826
John Brendan Walsh
Deceased Class Year:1966Date of Death:Wednesday, 23 March, 2022RIP.ie Link:http://Rip
John Bridges
rEPOSING AT fANAGAN’S fUNERAL hOME, WILLBROOK., rATHFARNHAM, today (Nov 13) from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral tomorrow at 10.30, Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Whitechurch, Ballyboden, followed by burial at Kilmashogue. Funeral Mass link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ballyboden Deceased Class Year:Don’t knowDate of Death:Thursday, 10 November, 2022
David McInerney
Deceased Class Year:1963Date of Death:Monday, 5 August, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/dr.-david-p.-mcinerney-rathfarnham-dublin/395220
Denis J. Byrne
Assistant Sec General – Dept Food & Agri & Marine Deceased Class Year:1966Date of Death:Friday, 28 August, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/denis-john-byrne-malahide-dublin/427108
Dermot O’Brien
Died in Toronto, Canada Deceased Class Year:1949Date of Death:Thursday, 18 August, 2022
Hugh O’Reilly
Hugh was class of 81 although may have left before his leaving cert. He entered the rag trade and was instrumental setting up and managing Dublins most exclusive menswear shop alias Tom of Royal hibernian way. Deceased Class Year:1981Date of Death:Wednesday, 19 October, 2022RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/hugh-o-reilly–dublin/511541
Denis Byrne
Denis served as a civil servant as Ireland entered the EU and was highly placed in the Department of Agriculture and Food. A skilled footballer at school he was more widely known affectionately as ‘Bunny’. Deceased Class Year:1966Date of Death:Saturday, 20 June, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/denis-john-byrne-malahide-dublin/427108
Joe McGouran
Deceased Class Year:1967Date of Death:Saturday, 4 June, 2022RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/joseph-mcgouran-churchtown-dublin/498197
James (Jimmy) Doyle
peacefully at home. survived my his wife Catherine, daughter Elizabeth son Peter, sisters Catherine and Mary, Brothers Francis and Peter, son in law Cathal, daughter in law Rachael Granddaughters Megan and Carla, nephews nieces extended family and friends. Deceased Class Year:1963Date of Death:Monday, 10 October, 2022RIP.ie Link:http://www.rip.ie/jimmy%20doyle/rathmines%20-dublin%20510520
Edward Noel Coogan
EDDIE died at home, 13 Nugent Road surrounded by his wife Anne, his 5 children Diarmuid, Grainne, Deirdre, Maeve, Brian and 8 of his 11 grandchildren, Jonny, Freya, Aimee, Cara, Sean, Conor, Sadb and Matilda. Deceased Class Year:Not sure maybe 1937Date of Death:Thursday, 8 October, 2020
Eugene Aidan O Connor
O’CONNOR, Eugene Aidan : Death O’CONNOR Eugene Aidan (Ballincollig, Cork and Churchtown, Dublin) August 13 2014. Deeply regretted by his loving mother Margaret (Peig), brothers Kieran and Brendan, sister-in-law Helen, cousins, nieces and nephew and by his colleagues at Cork Institute of Technology. Rest in Peace. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral…
Peter McHenry
McHenry, Peter, USA and late of Terenure, Dublin, 5th September, 2022. Beloved wife of Maeve M, father of Dearbhla and Ruth, brother of Cormac, Niamh and Dairne. Funeral in USA on 9 September, 2022. May Peter rest in peace. Deceased Class Year:1961Date of Death:5th September, 2022.
Sean Mahon
MAHON, Sean, 25th August, 2022, Templeville Drive, Templeogue, D.6W, formerly of Templeogue College. Peacefully surrounded by his family at Tallaght University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Mairead, much loved father of Fintan, Ciaran and Deirdre. Sean will be forever loved and dearly missed by his sons, daughter, son-in-law Leonard,…
Paul Wills
Loving husband of Patricia, daddy of Alison and Tamara. Grandad to 3 bunnies Arron Caela and Annie. Brother of John and the late Tom Deceased Class Year:c1965Date of Death:Sunday, 31 July, 2022RIP.ie Link:http://www.rip.ie/paul-wills-templeogue-dublin/503493
Noel Joseph Conneff
died in Glasgow. Brother of Patrick Conneff Deceased Class Year:1958 approcDate of Death:Monday, 7 July, 2008
Michael Hoey
Deceased Class Year:c1950Date of Death:Wednesday, 7 July, 2021RIP.ie Link:http://www.rip/hoey%20bayside%20463337
Fr Eamon Hoey
Peacefully in St Josephs Redemptorist Monastery Dundalk Deceased Class Year:c1946Date of Death:Thursday, 5 May, 2022
Pat Kavanagh
Late of Eircom. Deceased Class Year:1970Date of Death:21 March 2015RIP.ie Link:http://www.rip.ie/kavanagh-dundrum%20251704
Peter Mooney
also known as Pete St John a singer and songwriter Deceased Class Year:1950 approxDate of Death:Saturday, 12 March, 2022
frank Casey
ex managing director icc bank until he retired 1991 Deceased Class Year:1946cDate of Death:Wednesday, 29 December, 2021RIP.ie Link:http://www,rip/dublin%20481259
Louis Anthony Fox
Deceased Class Year:c1962Date of Death:27 november 2021RIP.ie Link:http://htts.rip.ie/fox/477735
Gerard McCarthy
Gerard Mc Carthy, Shannon Oughter, Sligo and formerly of Dublin, January 14th 2022, peacefully in the excellent care of North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his brother Diarmuid. Beloved partner of Nora and dearest friend of Brenda, Oisin, Tristan and Cillian. Dearly loved…
Thomas Downey
Thomas Downey (S.C.Rd) Died peacefully in The Hospice in Harold’s Cross 2014. Deceased Class Year:1964Date of Death:21/12/2014
John Mac Nallyj
John was a renowned singer and TV host here and in Australia. He died in Sydney last May where he lived for many years. He visited the school on many occasions on his annual visits home. He was Guest of Honour at the School Awards Night in May 2007. He…
Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke was a younger brother of Fr. Tom Burke O’Carm co-founder of the Young Scientist Exhibition. When he was appointed Principal of Coláiste’ Eanna Vocational School Cabra , he was the youngest School Principal in the VEC Schools. He retired in 1992 from his role as Principal. Deceased Class…
Paddy McCann
Dr Paddy trained as a radiologist in the 1950’s & became one of the very early consultants in the then relatively new and small field of Radiology in Ireland. He spent his whole working like between the Mater & Crumlin Childrens Hospital Dublin and served as Dean of the Faculty…
Trundle Liam Bosco
Deceased Class Year:1961Date of Death:Tuesday, 9 November, 2021RIP.ie Link:https:rip.ie/trundle%20liam%20bosco/rathfarnham/475646
Albert Tee
https://rip.ie/death-notice/albert-tee-clonskeagh-dublin/474700/ Deceased Class Year:1955Date of Death:31/10/21RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/albert-tee-clonskeagh-dublin/474700/
Seamus Thackaberry
Formerly of Dolphin’s Barn and Kilmainham Deceased Class Year:1968Date of Death:Sunday, 26 January, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/seamus-thackaberry-dublin-24-dublin/411774/
Laurence Redmond
REDMOND Laurence (Larry) (Shankill, Co.Dublin) – October 26, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by family, in the excellent care of the staff at Blackrock Hospice. Loving husband of Christiane for over 50 years, much loved Dad of Daragh, Liza and Nathalie and deeply missed by their partners Salvatore, Nigel and Sharon. Very…
Brian Brennan
Brennan, Brian, (Whitehall, Dublin formerly Pleasants Street, Dublin), died 15th October, (Peacefully) at home, sadly missed by his loving wife Olwen, daughter Jennifer and son Andrew, son-in law, daughter-in-law, granddaughter Aobha, his sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Deceased Class Year:circa 1962Date of Death:16/10/2021RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/brian-brennan-whitehall-dublin/472968
Brendan Byrne
BYRNE, Brendan (Sandymount, Dublin 4) January 21, 2020. (Unexpectedly) at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Aideen, loving father of Tiernan, Clodagh, Tara and Keelan, devoted grandfather of Ryan, Maya, Aryn, Sari, Kaya, Zach and Joshua. Sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Beth and Mary, son-in-law…
Edward Coogan
Coogan, Eddie, Churchtown, Dublin, (late of ESB), 8th of October 2020, after a great life and a wonderful last few months in the company of his darling wife Anne, his loving “chips off the old block”, Harry Clarke and Beethoven, Seapoint’s “3-towel Eddie” has reluctantly had his last ramble. Predeceased…
Kevin Byrne
Byrne Kevin (Sundrive Road, Dublin 12), 25th May 2021, peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of ICU, St. James’s Hospital. Kevin is sadly missed by his adoring partner Jean, his loving family David, Niall, Kevin, Marie-Therese, Raymond and Pauline. His daughters in law…
Desmond Behan
Behan Desmond (Des) (28th April 2021) peacefully, in the wonderful care of the ICU staff of Mater Hospital. Beloved husband of Agnes and much loved son of the late Carmel and Paddy. Des will be sadly missed by his stepdaughters Karie and Erin, their children and grandchildren along with his…
Desmond Hall
Deceased Class Year:don’t know maybe 1956Date of Death:Tuesday.17th August 2010RIP.ie Link:http://rip.112573
Kevin Hall
Deceased Class Year:don’t know maybe 1954Date of Death:Sunday.15th November 2009RIP.ie Link:http://rip.89510
John Grainger
Deceased Class Year:don’t know maybe 1954Date of Death:Saturday, 21 November, 2020RIP.ie Link:http://rip.439873
John Grainger
Deceased Class Year:don’t know maybe 1954Date of Death:Saturday, 21 November, 2020RIP.ie Link:http://rip.439873
Michael P. O’Hanrahan
The late Michael O’Hanrahan The death has occurred of Michael O’Hanrahan – (Dukesmeadows, Kilkenny) February 20 (peacefully) at St Luke’s Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary (née Lambert) and loving father of Brendan, Fergus, Conor, Declan and Aengus, brother of Mary and Anne. He will be sadly missed by his family,…
Manus O’Riordan
Manus was always passionately interested in social justice and contributed significantly in this filed as a Research Economist for ITGWU and SIPTU. Also, he had a comprehensive knowledge of the Irish involvement in the Spanish Civil War, particularly on the Republican Side. Deceased Class Year:1966Date of Death:Sunday, 26 September, 2021RIP.ie…
Chris Kenny
KENNY Chris (Crumlin, Dublin 12) August 24, 2021 – Suddenly. Beloved husband of the late Saira, and loving son of Christy and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his loving mam and dad, sisters Sarah, Danni and Emma, brothers-in-law Glenn and Niall, nephews Alfie and Charlie, his adored nanny…
Peter Cassidy
Deceased Class Year:1985Date of Death:Monday, 12 April, 2021RIP.ie Link:http://Rip.ie
Golf Society outing September 9th 2021
The Golf Society got it’s programme back on track for this year’s Captain’s prize at Grange G.C on September 9th following an absence of 2 years due to Covid 19.
Brendan Purcell
Brendan Purcell, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, 28th May 2021. Peacefully in his 92nd year. Much loved husband of the late Ailis (nee O’Shea), loving father of the late Orla. Deeply grieved by his sons Gréag, Colm and Breen, and his adored grandsons Rían and Alex. He will be sadly missed by…
John Furey
Furey, John, (late of Foxrock, Dublin, husband of the late Mary) – March 19, 2021, peacefully at home with his loving family; sadly missed by his sons John, Kevin, and Raymond, daughter Ciara, dear friend Dorothy, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, adored grandchildren, brother Paddy, Daughters of Charity, relatives and wide circle of…
Brendan Purcell
The death has occurred of Brendan Purcell, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, 28th May 2021. Peacefully in his 92nd year. Much loved husband of the late Ailis ( nee O’Shea), loving father of the late Orla. Deeply grieved by his sons Gréag, Colm and Breen, and his adored grandsons Rían and Alex.…
Con O’Neill
The Association of Retired Commissioned Officers regrets to inform its members of the death of Commandant Con O’Neill, Howth Road and formerly Lennox Street, Dublin. On September 29, 2020, peacefully at home. Cherished soul mate of the much-missed Leolyn and beloved father of Katy, Desmond and Cara. Con leaves behind…
A Thank You from Synger
To the members of the PPU and the Golf Society, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. For so many of us, the past year has been difficult, we said goodbye to friends and family. Yet throughout these dark days, the generosity shown by our past…
Fr James Delaney194
Holy Ghost Missionary in 93rd year following years in africa and USA Deceased Class Year:1945Date of Death:Friday, 29 January, 2021RIP.ie Link:http://www.rip.447754
Thomas Godson
Deceased Class Year:Class of 1962Date of Death:Thursday, 18 June, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/tom-godson-rathfarnham-dublin/426342
Joseph Nolan
Deceased Class Year:1982Date of Death:Friday, 23 October, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/joe-nolan-shankill-dublin/437137
Hubert Tierney
Deceased Class Year:1947Date of Death:Sunday, 7 June, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/hubert-tierney-ballinteer-dublin/425494
John Carroll
Deceased Class Year:1966Date of Death:Thursday, 31 December, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-carroll-templeogue-dublin/443692
austin cunningham
Deceased Class Year:1972Date of Death:Wednesday, 11 November, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/austin-cunningham-knocklyon-dublin/439589
richard weber
poet Deceased Class Year:c1950Date of Death:Wednesday, 15 April, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/richard-weber-blackrock-dublin/420282
frank shanley
obituary irish times nov 14 2020 Deceased Class Year:c1955Date of Death:Saturday, 15 August, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/frank-shanley-malahide-dublin/431141
Eddie Coogan
Deceased Class Year:1955Date of Death:Thursday, 8 October, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/eddie-coogan-churchtown-dublin/435771/?fbclid=IwAR1ZFilw9jpTY1n7886FkhaBL5ZBpW1U7Wsl5JwulepMPgm6ILhMdNmX-Z8
Joseph (Joe) Walsh
Deceased Class Year:1955Date of Death:Monday, 10 August, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/joseph-joe-walsh-rathfarnham-dublin/430573
Raymond Shiels
Raymond passed away after a long battle with bone marrow cancer. He was 49 years old. Deceased Class Year:1976Date of Death:Saturday, 11 October, 2008
Joseph Fortune
Joe would have been our oldest known Past Pupil, and attended many reunion Dinners down the years. Deceased Class Year:c 1932Date of Death:Tuesday, 28 January, 2020RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/joe-fortune-templeogue-dublin/411966
Martin O’Kelly
Martin died peacefully at home. Deceased Class Year:1969Date of Death:Thursday, 5 January, 2017RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/martin-o-kelly-rathfarnham-dublin/309006
Eamonn Mooney
Deceased Class Year:1959Date of Death:Thursday, 21 November, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/eamonn-mooney-templeogue-dublin/405019
Captain’s Prize, Grange Golf Club, Friday 13th September
We had the most glorious weather for our day in Grange. The course was in great condition and our average scoring reflected the difficulty especially on the greens. Nevertheless once again the main prize winners were up to the challenge . We had 35 play including 2 visitors and 31 sat…
Patrick Rowan
Deceased Class Year:1965Date of Death:Thursday, 20 December, 2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-pat-rowan-rathfarnham-dublin/374161
Patrick Crowley
Funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo, Skillman NJ on Saturday November 15. Arrangements by Hillsborough Funeral Home. Deceased Class Year:1954Date of Death:Monday, 4 November, 2019
Charles Whelan
Former Irish Ambassador Deceased Class Year:1943Date of Death:28th March 2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/charles-whelan-dun-laoghaire-dublin/367437
Paddy Conneff
Deceased Class Year:1951approxDate of Death:Tuesday, 13 November, 2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-paddy-conneff–dublin/370617
Fr Paul Byrne OMI
Deceased Class Year:1951approxDate of Death:4th December 2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr.-paul-byrne-o.m.i.–dublin/372579
Richie Ryan
Former Minister of Finance Deceased Class Year:1949approxDate of Death:17th March 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/richie-ryan-dublin-14-dublin/382771
Msr Brendan Houlihan
Deceased Class Year:1955approxDate of Death:Saturday, 19 January, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/monsignor-brendan-houlihan-howth-dublin/377157
Arthur Ryan
Penney’s md Deceased Class Year:1949approxDate of Death:Monday, 8 July, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/arthur-ryan-ballsbridge-dublin/393015
Michael Grehan
Died 17th March 2015 Aged 91 years Deceased Class Year:1940Date of Death:Tuesday, 17 March, 2015RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/michael-grehan-naas-kildare/251408
Fr. Patrick Dwyer
Deceased Class Year:1957Date of Death:Dec. 23rd. 2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/fr.-patrick-paddy-dwyer-omi-inchicore-dublin/374386
Patrick Tunney
Deceased Class Year:1978Date of Death:Monday, 3 June, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/dr.-pat-tunney-churchtown-dublin/389855
Frank Furlong
Deceased Class Year:1964Date of Death:Saturday, 19 October, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/frank-furlong-templeogue-dublin/401830
Joseph Colwell
Deceased Class Year:1964Date of Death:Tuesday, 25 December, 2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/joseph-colwell-knocklyon-dublin/374543
Eddie power
Deceased Class Year:1952Date of Death:March 2015RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/john-edmund-eddie-power-rathfarnham-dublin/289765
Brian C. Hall
Deceased Class Year:1958Date of Death:27/09/2018RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/brian-hall-bettystown-meath/366360
Colm Walsh
Deceased Class Year:circa 1990Date of Death:Thursday, 3 October, 2019RIP.ie Link:https://rip.ie/death-notice/colm-walsh-jnr.-harold-s-cross-dublin/400194
Castle Golf Club – Presidents Prize
We had a very enjoyable and successful day in Castle GC on 2nd May playing for our Presidents prize. 42 played and the winner produced a fantastic result . 1st Winner of Presidents prize Derek Mulligan (18h/c) 45pts. 2nd Tom Mc Gowan (13h/c) 39 pts. 3rd Philip Murphy (21…
70th Anniversary of Synge Street PPU Golf Society
Tom McGowan and Bryan Phelan presenting a donation from the Synge Street PPU Golf Society to Clare Catterson, Synge Street School Principal in October 2018. Our outing in Castle GC which marked our 70th year was a great success. We had 60 play and 54 sat down for dinner including our…
5th Business Lunch Friday 5th of October
The 5th Business Lunch was held on Friday 5th of October in Fitzwilliam LTC and we had over 40 past pupils along with the school principal Clare Catterson and the deputy principal Lesley Plunkett attended the lunch. Our guest speaker Derek Coffey (founder of Sertus Insurance and Bump Insurance) gave…
The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan could not compete with the Class of 1967 back then and still can’t
On Monday March 12th we had another trip down memory lane when pupils from Leaving Cert 1967 gathered for roll call and a visit to their old school. Even before the tour began the reminiscences and stories were flowing as the group gathered. Over the past fifty years there have…
From Dolphin Park to Ramat-Gan
FRANK BURKE retired teacher from Synge Street CBS, one of the great secondary schools of Dublin, gives a detailed account of a memorable sporting saga stretching from Ireland to Israel.
The Guest of Honour for the Annual Dinner 2018
The Past Pupils Union is delighted to announce the Guest of Honour for the Annual Dinner 2018 is Pat Keogh (Class of 1973) CEO Leopardstown Racecourse. Looking forward to see the Anniversary classes – 1958/1963/1968/1973/1978/1988/1993/1998 on Saturday 24th of March in the Alex Hotel, Fenian Street Dublin 2
Come on, Synger: A trip down Memory Lane by Deaglán de Bréadún
Although I was taught French for a few years at CBS Synge Street, I don’t recall that the works of Marcel Proust were on the curriculum. Even people who have never read his novels will know that it was the taste of a madeleine sponge-cake which propelled him on his…
Message from our Golf Captain Bryan Phelan for 2018
Having left Synger in 1967 and having participated for many years in the PPU golf outings, I am so honoured and privileged to be asked by my old friend Ray Martin to be Captain of the Society for the 70th Anniversary. Furthermore, I am delighted to have the Captain’s Day…
Clare Catterson receiving a cheque on behalf of the school from the PPU Golf Society
Tom McGowan and Bryan Phelan presenting a donation from the Synge Street PPU Golf Society to Clare Catterson, Synge Street School Principal.
Business Lunch 2017
The 4th Annual Business Lunch was held on Friday 20th of October in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club and we had over 40 people sitting down for the lunch. The Business Lunch has become an important event on the PPU calendar. Our guest speaker Dr John Bell (Class of 1980) Director…
The 2 Toms attend the Masters in Augusta April 2017
Tom Scully and Tom Mc Gowan outside the clubhouse in Augusta. If you are a golfer and have a bucket list then a trip to see the Masters is likely to be an ambition. We decided back in May 2016 to travel and set about planning for the various arrangements…
Captain’s Prize 2017
Our 2017 Captain Ray Martin hosted a hugely successful Captain’s prize day in his home club Edmondstown on Thursday 7th September 2017. An excellent turnout of 42 golfers, including 6 visitors (past pupils of Westland Row, St Columba’s College, Wesley College, Mount Melleray and St Andrews College), played on a…
BUSINESS LUNCH 2017 – New Speaker
Business Lunch will be held on Friday 20th of October in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club at 12.30pm Price €65 JOHN BELL Director of BioEconomy, in Directorate-General Research and Innovation, European Commission John has been a European Commission official since 1993 and was a member of the Cabinet of Commissioner David…
Captain’s Day Thursday 7th of September
Ray Martin Captain’s Day is on Thursday 7th September in Edmondstown GC and the time sheet will run from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Cost for golf and dinner is €60. The sponsor of the event is DNG (Cathal McCarthy, Rathfarnham Village). Our Captain’s Cup dates back to 1954 and previous winners…
New Beginnings: September 2016 – August 2017
The school year 2016-2017 I am delighted to say started and ended in celebration. We began the school year with our annual Con Creedon Awards and we are delighted to report that 90 students received funding this year to help them in their chosen college course. Judging on the recent…
London Calling
Friday 29th September 2017 – London Past Pupils Lunch Last September, Past Pupil, Conor O’Broin (1982) kindly hosted a lunch in the famously renowned “Reform Club” on behalf of Synge St Past Pupils Union. Conor has kindly agreed to host the lunch again in the Reform Club on Friday 29th…
GOLF RESULTS – President’s Prize (Damien Byrne)
The weather and the golf course played their part in a very successful outing and congratulations to Niall Barry with a great score of 38 points to capture the President’s Prize. Here is the result from the outing – Winner; Niall Barry 38pts, Runner Up; Tom McGowan 36pts Third; Ray…
Guest of Honour 2017 Announced
Diarmaid Fleming Broadcaster / Journalist Broadcasting on BBC World Service to an audience of millions is not as nerve-wrecking as the prospect of addressing a crowd of past pupils from Synge Street, but is delighted to accept the challenge – and the honour.
Annual Re-Union Dinner 2017 – Book Early & Save!
Annual ReUnions Dinner 2017 April 8th 2017 in the Alexander Hotel, Dublin Early Bird Deal – €50 until mindnight on Wednesday 8th March, then rising to €65.
Golfers, save these dates!
Synge Street Past Pupils Golf Society, which was founded in 1948 and whose Captain’s Trophy/Cup was first contested in 1954, have just announced their outing dates for 2017 President’s (Damien Byrne’s) Prize on Thursday April 20th at Grange Golf Club Rathfarnham. Price €65 to include meal, Tee times from 1.30pm…
Annual Business Lunch Dublin 2016
With a record turnout, the business lunch at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club was a great success. Here are few photographs from the event:
Gallery from London Business Lunch 2016
London business lunch was a success. View the photographs below:
Clare Catterson receiving a cheque for the School on behalf of the Golf Society
Cathal McCarthy and Tom Scully (from the Golf Society) presenting Clare Catterson with a cheque for €1220 on behalf of the Golf Society.
Business Lunch: Friday 14th October 2016 at Fitzwilliam LTC
The business lunch is coming soon! Friday 14th October 2016 Fitzwilliam LTC, Appian Way, Dublin 6
GOLF OUTING: President’s Prize a Great Success
Presidents Prize I am pleased to tell you all that our Presidents Day (Fergus Flanagan) on Thursday 15th. September was a great success with an excellent turnout, we had a lovely sunny day and were really well looked after by all at Castle Golf Club. The standards were high with…
Philip Maguire – Confirmed Guest Speaker at our Annual Business Lunch in October
Philip Maguire – Entreperenuer and Business Leader (Class of 1981) to be this years guest speaker at our annual business lunch to be held again this year in Fitzwilliam LTC. Philip is the founder and CEO of I.T. Alliance Group, and an acknowledged leader in outsourcing and IT services. Since…
GOLF OUTING: Captain’s Message – President’s Prize
This is just a reminder that our Autumn outing – Presidents (Fergus Flanagan) Prize is on 15th. September in Castle Golf Club. We will be welcomed at this outing by Captain of Castle Paul Williams another Synger man. We have been so lucky over the years to play in two…
Golf Outing April 2016: Captains’s Day a Great Success
I am delighted to advise that our Captains Day on Thursday 21st April was a great success with an excellent turnout of 46 players and with 46 attending for dinner also, we had a beautiful sunny day and were welcomed and looked after by all at Grange Golf Club and…
To all UK based Past Pupils of Synge Street CBS
PLACES FOR THIS EVENT ARE LIMITED AND ARE SELLING FAST. BOOKING ONLINE WILL BE OPEN VERY SOON, BUT IF YOU WISH TO RESERVE A PLACE CONTACT CONOR at conorobroin@me.com or FERGUS at fergus.flanagan@westrock.com Gentlemen, On Friday September 30 2016, Synge Street Past Pupils Union are hosting a lunch for all…
PAST PUPILS REUNION IN CHINA
Can you believe it! Three of our past pupils met at an Irish Trade Mission in China in June 2015. Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism in Ireland (1982) Tom O’Mahony, Sec Gen Dept. Of Transport and Tourism and Sport (1972) Paul Kavanagh, HE Ambassador to China (1974) What a coincidence!
NEXT ANNUAL BUSINESS LUNCH (14TH OCTOBER 2016)
Mr. Niall Gibbons (1982), CEO Tourism Ireland, Our Guest Speaker at 2015 Business Lunch with his class mate PPU President Fergus Flanagan (1982) This event is a great way to network and meet other past pupils in business today. Please consider rounding up a few old class mates and…
JOIN US FOR A GAME OF GOLF IN 2016!
As Captain of Synge Street Past Pupils Golf Society for 2016 I invite and encourage all former pupils to join myself and old friends for my Captains day on Thursday 21st April in Grange Golf Club, this is always an excellent day in the good company of Synger old and…
2016 ANNUAL REUNION DINNER
Pic: Annual Dinner 2016 Mark Bills(right hand side) with classmate John Corcoran, came home from Toronto, Canada where he now lives to attend his 1981 reunion dinner. The 2016 Annual Reunion Dinner took place on Saturday 9th April 2016, in the Alexander Hotel on Fenian Street, Dublin 2. The event…
BOOK: NEVER A DULL DAY – SYNGE STREET 1864 TO 2014 – BUY IT NOW
Pic: Re-union of PPU’s past presidents. | Michael Minnock presents a copy to former Taoiseach & past pupil Liam Cosgrave The book is finally out and available. It was launched at a special reception in the Mansion House, Dublin, hosted by the Lord Mayor, Christy Burke, and officially…
POST BUDGET 2014 BUSINESS LUNCH
A Post Budget 2014 Business Lunch will be held in The Davenport Hotel on Friday 17th October at 12:30. Our guest speaker is Austin Hughes, Chief Economist of KBC Bank. It will be hosted by our incoming President Fergus Flanagan (1982). Along with the Post Budget 2014 Speech, Austin may…
WATER HARVESTING PROJECT
At the 2014 Annual Dinner, we launched a two year fundraising project, with the aim of raising eur20,000 for the purchase and installation of a complete Water Harvesting system, for the roof of the Heytesbury St. School building. The flat roof provides the perfect foundation for this project to provide…
President’s Prize – Grange Golf Club
The President’s prize was held on Friday 18th of May in the Grange Golf Club and the golfing gods blessed us with a lovely sunny afternoon where some great golf was played. Last year’s captain of the PPU Society Ray Moran won the main prize with a score of 36…

Golf Society – Presidents Prize
Castle GC, Thurs 12th May 2022
Tee 14:00 – 16:00 and 09:00 – 09:30
Contact Tom Scully 087 248 4546
or Tom McGowan 087 221 4486

Annual Re-Union Dinner 2023
Saturday 1st April
at the Hilton Charlemont Hotel


Dear Fellow Past Pupils of Synge Street CBS,
I am honoured and delighted to hold the office of President of Synge Street Past Pupils Union for 2019 / 2020 and would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our outgoing President, Damien Byrne, for all his sterling work in the past few years.
Our first major event of the calendar year as always is the Annual Dinner. The venue is changing this year and we are looking forward to the night in the Hilton Charlemont on Saturday, March 30th. Already we have had a good response from the “anniversary years” of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979 and 1984. It is always a well-supported and very enjoyable evening.
We have two golf outings organised for the coming year. The President’s Prize will be played on Thursday, May 2nd in Castle GC and our Captain’s Prize (Hugh Millar 1975) will be contested in Grange GC in September (exact date to be confirmed). The golf days have been very well attended in the past few years and we hope this continues into 2019 and beyond.
The 6th Business Lunch will take place on Friday 18th of October in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club. This year’s speaker is Brian McElroy (1994). Bookings for the lunch can be made on the website later in the year.
We have also organised some tours of Synge Street for groups of past pupils and these have been very well received by all who took part in them.
Finally, we are looking into organising a Summer BBQ. Please visit the website for updates on this.
I hope to see you at some of our events very soon and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any ideas, issues or would like to get involved in any way.
All the best for now,
Greg Magrane (1982)
President
Synge Street Past Pupils’ Union