Mark Taheny
President 2024/25
As we step into the 2024/2025 term, I'm honoured to serve as your Union President, continuing our proud tradition of supporting both the school and our fellow alumni.
Our website will keep you informed on all our activities, including upcoming events, news, support groups, and photo galleries, ensuring that you stay connected with Gonzaga and each other.
PAST PUPILS UNION
Annual
Golf Outing
2024
2024 Annual Golf Outing Elm Park GC
Friday 4th October
Gonzaga
Annual
Dinner
Gonzaga College SJ 7.30pm
Friday 22nd November
75th
Anniversary Celebration
Mansion House
7.30pm
Friday 4th April
Past Presidents Lunch
2024
Past President’s Lunch Elm Park 12.30pm
Saturday 26th October
Past V Present
Rugby
2024
Rugby – Gonzaga College SJ
December TBC
Retired
Past Pupils
Lunch
Lunch
FLC 12.30pm
Friday 17th May
Mass for
Deceased
2024
Mass for deceased past pupils and staff
Gonzaga College TBC
Business
Lunch
2024
Business Lunch
Lansdowne FC, Aviva
Friday 31st January
Check
back for
future events
Summer
2025
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Our Sponsors
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Copper Beech Trust
We would like to remind past pupils about the Copper Beech Trust. The Copper Beech trust formerly known as the Gonzaga Benevolent Fund, is a charity for Gonzaga Past Pupils, staff and families. The Trust has helped many in need with mental health, physical health, financial, or family problems.
The Copper Beech trust works quietly and confidentiality in the background with those who need help. It's not just about assisting financially, it's about using the Gonzaga network in a positive way.
If you or someone you know needs help and you feel there is no one else to turn to, please email
where your enquiry will be dealt with in confidence
Brian Whelan
CopperBeechTrust
About the Union
The union was established to maintain and develop links between Gonzaga College and the past pupils of the school, it also provides all past pupils with the opportunity to maintain and develop contact with each other.
The union supports selected charities each year and raises much needed funding through each of their annual events.
If you would like to get involved or have any suggestions for events or otherwise please let us know!
Ambassador Programme
We are inviting one person from each year to become an Ambassador for their year to act as a contact point and to help build the union network. If you are interested in getting involved with the union in any capacity please let us know. Email: union@gonzaga.ie
Membership
Through membership of the union you can reconnect with old friends, network at events and keep up to date with the exciting happenings at the union and in the school.
The Union organises a range of events to help you maintain friendships and re connect with classmates & fellow past pupils.
We can put you in touch with your old classmates through our Online Community.
Our aim is also to keep you updated on news from the school and from past pupils worldwide.
As a member of the Union you will be helping the college just by being in touch through the Union, attending events that are of interest to you, lending advice where needed and generally ensuring that the good spirit of the college is kept alive and celebrated through the activities of the the Gonzaga College Union.
Play your part in the future of Gonzaga College and celebrate it’s past. While the Union continues to go from strength to strength, many past pupils have not yet joined. We would strongly urge you to do so and help build ours into a supportive and vibrant community.
For further details regarding membership please contact us at union@gonzaga.ie
Welcome to the Gonzaga Alumni Careers Network
We're excited to continue and improve how we help our past pupils stay connected and support each other in their career journeys. Whether you're looking for guidance, job opportunities, or networking connections, the Gonzaga Union is here to help.
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing career support and networking, we're building a robust platform where alumni can share their experiences, offer advice, and connect with one another. This initiative is just the beginning—we’re excited to continue and improve our services in the coming years to ensure that every member of our community can achieve their professional goals.
For now, please complete the form and provide your details on the left, and we will get in touch to assist you in any way we can. We encourage you to reach out, connect, and contribute. Together, we can create a strong, supportive network that benefits everyone.
Presidents Welcome
Welcome to our website, the central hub for communication within our Gonzaga Past Pupils Union community.
As we step into the 2024/2025 term, I'm honoured to serve as your Union President, continuing our proud tradition of supporting both the school and our fellow alumni. Our website will keep you informed on all our activities, including upcoming events, news, support groups, and photo galleries, ensuring that you stay connected with Gonzaga and each other.
We have an exciting lineup of events this year, beginning with the Annual Golf Outing in October, followed by the Annual Dinner, Career Pathways evening with 6th-year students, the Past v Present Rugby Match, the Business Lunch, and the global meet-ups in London, New York, and Australia.
Importantly, this year we also look forward to celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the School at the Mansion House in April 2025. These events are designed to strengthen the bonds within the Gonzaga community, both locally and internationally.
Our ongoing success is made possible by the financial support provided by the school and the contributions of our members. Running the Union involves costs such as website maintenance, administrative support, and general expenses, which are covered in part by membership fees. If you would like to support our efforts and become a paid member, please click on the membership tab.
I eagerly anticipate meeting as many of you as possible throughout the year.
Best regards,
Mark Taheny
Union President
Past Presidents
2018-2019
Stuart McCarron
2014-2015
Paul Keelan
2010-2011
Patrick Cassidy
2006-2007
Hugh Kelly
2002-2003
Brian Whelan
1998-1999
Colman Candy
1994-1995
David Alexander
1990-1991
Roderick Ensor
1986-1987
Cyril Forbes
1972-1973
Benedict O'Connor
1965-1966
Leoinard Little
2019-2020
Will Sparks
2017-2018
Dara O'Mahony
2013-2014
Brian Kennedy
2009-2010
Rory MacMahon
2005-2006
Robert Ryan
2001-2002
Michael McDowell
1997-1998
Oisin O Buachalla
1993-1994
Paul Gill
1989-1990
Peter Mathews
1985-1986
Dermot McCarron
1970-1972
Geoffrey McEnroe
1963-1965
Christopher Robson
2016-2017
Patrick Bolger
2012-2013
Eugene Hillery
2008-2009
Tom Murphy
2004-2005
Robert Ryan
2000-2001
Mark Fitzgerald
1996-1997
Donal Forbes
1993-1994
Charles Meenan
1988-1989
Raymond Cotter
1984-1985
Anthony Spollen
1969-1970
Brian Davy
1961-1963
Colm Johnston
2015-2016
Edward Cotter
2011-2012
Michael Galvin
2007-2008
Tom Murphy
2003-2004
Michael Kelly
1999-2000
Paul Meagher
1995-1996
Paul Eustace
1991-1992
Brian Cregan
1987-1988
William Harnett
1983-1984
Jerry Liston
1967-1969
Arthur Plunkett
1959-1961
Brendan Walsh