On Thursday the 29th of January this year, I was delighted and honoured to be voted in as Terenure College Past Pupils Union President for 2026.

I’d like to give a huge thank you to last year’s President Graham Coffey on a fantastic year. I would also like to thank the committee for all their work throughout the year and a massive thank you to all our sponsors for your support.

I would also like to welcome Kevin Gallagher as Vice Presidents for the year ahead, along with our excellent committee which has a wealth of experience.

As we enter the PPU’s 102nd year, our focus is simple: build on the great work already done, strengthen our connection with the school, grow the Union as a business and networking hub, and encourage new clubs, societies, and events that bring our community together.

The PPU is a valued member of the larger Terenure College Carmelite Community, and its work is important in the context of this wider community. As a union, we are proud to provide a platform for two extremely important causes for Terenure College Students Past, Present and Future.

The Benevolent Fund

The Benevolent Fund was established by the PPU over 20 years ago and supports Past Pupils and their families who require financial assistance in times of hardship. Thanks to past donations and fundraising, the Fund has been able to help many Past Pupils and their families with general day to day living expenses and educational costs for their children. The Benevolent Fund is here to help and if you require assistance, please contact the Fund through the PPU website (www.nure.ie) or via be************@**re.ie The Benevolent Fund’s activities are funded mainly through raffles and activities organised by the PPU, the Carmelite Charities Golf Classic and donations. All donations are welcome with instructions on how to donate on www.nure.ie

The Terenure College Scholarship Programme

Past and current members of the PPU have been involved in the establishment of the Terenure College Scholarship Programme, working closely with the Carmelite community, the school board, the Vincent de Paul and the Solas Programme. Thanks to the generosity of its initial donors, the initiative is up and running with several students already attending the school. With your financial support, we hope to grow this programme. We are extremely grateful of the wide range of contributions and generosity to date. I would invite you to visit www.terenurescholarship.ie to learn more about this initiative and for ways to contribute to this very worthwhile cause.

The PPU host a number of events each year which are always worthwhile attending

I am particularly looking forward to Annual Dinner:

Annual Dinner: 27th of February – The Alexander Hotel

This is our flagship event each year for the PPU and is typically attended by roughly 300 Terenure College Alumni. The invitation is for all past pupils to attend the dinner with special emphasis on gathering, 5, 10 20, 30, 40 and 50-year groups but as has been the case for the last few years, we’d love to see a few tables of guests outside the 5 year groups. Recognition is also given at each year’s dinner for ex-pupils who have excelled in Business, Sports, Politics, Medicine, Law, or the Arts. This is an excellent opportunity to catch up with old friends and it is also a significant charity fund raiser for the PPU’s charities. I am delighted to say this year’s annual dinner will be held in The Alexander Hotel on the 27th of February. It is shaping up to be a fantastic night so if you are yet to purchase a ticket please visit  https://nure.ie/events/annual-dinner-2026-27th-of-february/ and get yours.

Business Lunch: TBC – The Westbury Hotel

The business lunch will be held in the Westbury Hotel again this year with a date yet to be finalised. It has been very well attended in recent years and the centre of town venue has proven extremely popular.  The lunch gives PPU members an outlet to catch up with old friends, highlight their businesses and entertain clients. Each year the event has been enhanced by great guest speakers drawn from several fields including business, the arts, sport, and journalism.

Annual Golf Event: 19th of June – Grange Golf Club

Another very popular day in the PPU’s calendar is the annual golf outing, at Grange Golf Club in Rathfarnham. A big thank you to last year’s Captain Barry O’Reilly for his leadership and for helping grow the charitable side of the event. This a friendly competition with the emphasis on providing Past Pupils with an opportunity to meet up, play some golf and enjoy the BBQ afterwards. The golf will be returning to Grange Golf Club on June 19th, and I would strongly encourage anyone who is not interested in playing the golf to join us for the BBQ and craic that evening so again mark it in your diary. 

Tennis Event and BBQ – TBC – Templeogue Tennis Club

The annual Tennis tournament and BBQ will be held again this year in Templeogue Tennis Club. Date is yet to be decided but is always a great night even if you don’t play tennis.

New Events in 2026

We hope to introduce some new events this year and will keep you posted as soon as we have further information.

Get Involved

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I would encourage every member to get involved as much as possible and help us shape the future of the PPU.

On behalf of the Union, I wish all our alumni a fantastic year ahead. I look forward to meeting many of you at our events throughout 2026.

Graham Crone – Class of 2006