Ep 91 Clodagh Kelly, Chief Executive of Tipperary ETB; Insights into School Leadership

Clodagh Kelly began her teaching career in 1994 in John theBaptist Community School. From there, in 2010, she took on the role of **Principal of** Newport College for 10 years. In 2020, she became Director of Schools for Tipperary ETB, whereby she supported 10 post-primary schools, one CommunityNational School (Nenagh CNS), one high support primary school (Coláiste Shliabh na mBan), Nenagh Community Special School, Music Generation programmes, youth work provision across the county, and managed the REALT team. In May 2025, she was appointed to the role of Chief Executive of Tipperary ETB. Clodagh, originally from Templemore and now living in Ballina, assumes the position after serving as Acting Chief Executive previously. Clodagh generously offers her insights into her own leadership journey, what interview panels are looking out for in potential school leaders and how it is ok to want more once you reach school leadership.