John McHugh
John McHugh is the principal of Ardscoil Rís in Dublin 9, and he has been in the news for highlighting the unsustainable pressures faced by school leaders in Ireland, particularly due to increasing administrative burdens and a lack of support from the government.
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Recent news mentions
John McHugh was one of the victims attacked by Bill and Alison Chawke.
Night out for Chawke brother and sister ended in vicious attack and, 32 months later, jail – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-15
John McHugh was assaulted by Alison and Bill Chawke at the hotel.
Charlie Chawke’s son and daughter to be sentenced for assault – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-14
Alison Chawke pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to John McHugh on November 9th, 2023.
Prominent publican’s son and daughter plead guilty to assault at four-star Co Limerick hotel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
John McHugh is a spokesperson for Kwik Trip, discussing the impact of the penny shortage.
The last-ever penny will be minted today in Philadelphia
United States· 2025-11-12
John McHugh participated in a debate about the preparation provided by the Leaving Cert.
College applicants set for a life in limbo for the next few days – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
John McHugh is the principal of Ardscoil Rís who supports the Leaving Cert as a valuable educational tool.
Does the Leaving Cert prepare you for life? Singer Mary Coughlan and a school principal debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-19
John McHugh states that the role of principal is no longer seen as attractive or sustainable.
No problem in principal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-28
John McHugh is principal of Ardscoil Rís in Dublin 9.
It is a great honour to be school principal – but the role is no longer sustainable – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-26