Our Team
Dedicated to excellence in education
Leadership Team
Mr. Pat Barry, Principal
My name is Pat Barry and I am the proud Principal and leader of learning in our progressive Community School. I began my role as Principal in 2018. Previous to this I was Deputy Principal in another Cork city school for four years. Prior to this I taught Materials Technology (wood) and Construction Studies for 12 years. During my teaching career I also fulfilled the role of Year Head. I am the holder of an Honours teaching degree from the University of Limerick, an Honours Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership from the National University of Ireland Maynooth and an Honours Masters in Education from University College Cork. I believe in lifelong learning in both my personal and professional life. I bring my experience from working in other schools as well as my theoretical knowledge to DCS to enhance this community even further.
On a personal note, I have children, two finished with second level education and two who will be entering second level education very soon. Firstly, I am a parent and also Principal of DCS. I understand parents want the best for their children. We all want our children to succeed, be happy and develop in their learning environment. I want my children to be challenged, get involved in school life and diligently apply themselves to their school work. As a parent I have high expectations of my children's school and I use this personal insight to best serve our school community.
Mr. Chris Hickey, Deputy Principal
My name is Chris Hickey and I am the Deputy Principal of Douglas Community School, a position I have held for the last 11 years. Prior to that I taught English and Geography both in DCS and in a number of schools in Ireland and England. I am a graduate of UCC obtaining a Bachelor of Arts, a Higher Diploma in Education and a Masters in Education.
Throughout my career I have been committed to a student centred approach to education firmly believing that the holistic development of our students is at the core of what we do as educators. I have taught in various types of schools and find the collaborative ethos of a Community School to be ideally placed to ensure that students achieve and realise their full potential.
Ms. Ber Clarson, Year Head
My name is Ber Clarson and I have been a full time teacher in Douglas Community School since 1997. I currently teach Chemistry, Science and Maths. Prior to taking on the role of Chemistry teacher I also taught Biology. I have been a Year Head since 2011. I achieved my Science degree in NUI Maynooth and followed that up with a Graduate Diploma in Food Science & technology from DIT, Kevin Street. I worked in the food industry for a number of years before enrolling in UCC to do the Higher Diploma in teaching in 1994. I had spent some time teaching part time and realised, quite by accident, that I was happiest and most fulfilled in the classroom. I completed my Masters in Science Education (Hons) in UCC in 2004.
I engage regularly in continuous professional development to try and keep up with the increasingly rapid changes in society and technology. I also actively participate in a number of sporting activities including golf and tennis. I believe that we are in a better position and will have more energy to guide, facilitate and understand our students if we look after ourselves both mentally and physically.
Teaching Staff
+ Science/Maths
Mr Jack Davis
Ms Sinéad Hurley
Ms Jennifer Allen
Mr Neil Bronks
Ms Ber Clarson
Ms Jackie Cotter
Mr Cian Finn
Ms Aoife Lordan
Mr David O’Leary
Mr Cian O’Mahony
Ms Carmel O’Reilly
Mr Donal Coughlan
Ms Mary Maguire
+ Technical Subjects
Mr William Donaldson
Mr Fergal Buckley
Mr Sean Fahy
Mr Ger McNamara
Mr Jerry O’Mahony
+ Business
Ms Mairéad Carter
Mr Ted O’ Sullivan
Ms Susan Evans
Ms Agnes Cronin
Ms Maria Barry
+ Art
Ms Annette Millard
+ Humanities
Ms Lucy Cotter, Geography
Ms Jean Morley, English
Mr Stephen Lynch, English
Ms Sabrina Mackey, English, Geography
Ms Anne Moriarty, English
Ms Sinead Tierney, English
Mr John O’Leary, History
Mr Jerry O’Mahony, History, Geography
Ms Zoë O’Mahony, English
Mr Kevin Ronayne, English
Ms Claire Healy, Geography, History
Ms Gillian Kerrigan, Geography, History
Ms Brid O’Dwyer, English, History
Ms Maria McMahon, Geography
Ms Ella Griffin, English
Mr Tom Murnane Geography
+ Modern Foreign Languages
Ms Aileen Goulding
Ms Claire Moylan
Ms Catherine O’Mahony
Ms Zoë O’Mahony
Ms Niamh McCarthy Craig
+ Roinn na Gaeilge
Iníon Lucy Ní Choitir
An tUas Ciarán Ó Cuanacháin
An tUas Daithí O Laoire
An tUas Stiofán Ó Loinsigh
Iníon Elaine Ní Chlubháin
Iníon Grace Ní Raghallaigh
+ Physical Education
Mr Kevin Ronayne
Mr Tom Murnane
Ms Orla Maher
+ Student Support
Ms Agnes Cronin
Ms Mairead Carter
Ms Sabrina Mackey
Ms Jennifer Allen
Ms Mary Maguire
Ms Susan Evans
Ms Gillian Kerrigan
Ms Maria McMahon
+ Religious Education
Ms Anne Barry Murphy
Ms Sinead Tierney
Ms Anne Moriarty
Mr John O’Leary
Ms Catherine O’Mahony
+ Chaplain
Ms Anne Barry Murphy
+ Guidance Counsellor
Ms Kathryn Daly
+ Special Needs Assistants
Mr John O’Connell
Ms Mary O’Sullivan
Ms Jemma Twomey
Ms Orla Scriven
Ms Balaska O' Donoghue
Ms Angela Fahy
Ms Anna Banks
Ms Evelyn Mc Grath
Ms Gillian Stack
Mr James O’Donoghue
+ PGDE Students
Ms Alison Coughlan
Ms Karen Duff
Ms Robin Fraher
Ms Jane Keane
Ms Allex Kiely
Support Staff
Mr Jim Bowles