New principal for Dunboyne College of Further Education and Training

Dunboyne College of Further Education will have a new principal from 1st September 2025.

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) has announced the appointment of Ms Catherine Fox as principal of Dunboyne College of Further Education and Training (DCFET).

Ms Fox will officially take up her new position on 1st September, succeeding Mr Denis Leonard, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

A native of Westmeath, Ms Fox brings with her a wealth of experience across the Further Education and Training (FET) sector, academia, and industry.

She currently serves as Deputy Principal at DCFET and has played a pivotal role in the college’s continued development and success.

Ms Fox holds a Bachelor of Arts in History, Anthropology, English, and Economics from Maynooth University, and a Masters in Journalism from Dublin City University.

She has also completed postgraduate studies in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Programme Design and Validation.

Her professional background includes roles as an Assistant Principal at Cavan Institute, and lecturer at Martin-Luther University in Germany.

In addition to her academic experience, Ms Fox worked as a journalist and communications consultant, most notably with Combilift, the Monaghan-based global forklift manufacturer, highlighting her strong links with industry and real-world learning environments.