About Crescent College Past Pupils Union

Crescent College Past Pupils Union (CCPPU) brings together past pupils, teachers and staff from Sacred Heart College and Crescent College Comprehensive in Limerick. The Union exists to keep the Crescent community connected, support current students and celebrate the achievements of Crescent alumni in Ireland and around the world.

Our Committee

The Crescent College Past Pupils Union is run by a voluntary committee of past pupils from different decades together with former staff. The committee coordinates events, supports reunions, oversees the Solidarity Programme and works closely with the school and wider Jesuit past pupil community.

Each year, officers and committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Past Pupils Union Committee 2026

  • Brian Nolan (President) – 1968

  • Lisa Killeen (Secretary) – 1997

  • Rachel Harnett (Treasurer) – 1984

  • Jeannie O’Malley (Past President) – 1989
  • Dermot Maher (Past President) – 1993
  • Sinead O’Riordan – 1998
  • Jordana Noble -1998
  • Niall Crowley -1992

  • Kevin Meaney – 1998

  • Michael McNamara -1969

  • Tracy Touhy – 1989
  • Stephen ODowd – 1993
  • Gerry MacNamara (Past President) – 1962
  • Aedin Prendergast – 1988

  • Orla Prendergast (Past President) 1982

  • Ian Wallace – 1995

  • Tony White (Dublin branch liaison) – 1963

You are part of the Crescent story

By joining the Past Pupils Union you help to keep the Crescent community alive for past, present and future students. Share your contact details, stay informed about reunions and events, and find simple ways to give something back.

Our Jesuit Heritage

Crescent College has held a special place in Limerick life since 1859. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, the school has educated generations of students at Sacred Heart College in the Crescent and later at Crescent College Comprehensive in Dooradoyle. Jesuit education focuses on forming people of conscience, competence and compassion, and that spirit continues to shape our past pupil community today.

Alumni Making a Difference

Crescent alumni have made an exceptional contribution to society in social, professional, religious, commercial, sporting and voluntary life in Limerick, across Ireland and internationally. From community and church leaders to scientists, medics, educators, entrepreneurs and sportspeople, past pupils continue to live out the values and education they received at Crescent in many different ways.

Events & Reunions

Each year the Union runs a calendar of events that bring our community together – from the Annual Dinner and Ignatian Challenge Cup golf outing to class reunions, table quizzes and informal social evenings.

Solidarity Programme (CUSP)

CUSP is an initiative of the Union to assist past pupils or staff who may need support and advice at a time of personal, health or career difficulty. A panel of professional past pupils offer confidential guidance on a voluntary basis.

Student & School Support

Since its relaunch, the Union has supported Crescent College Comprehensive through Transition Year work placements, a literary competition for third year students and career talks, work experience and international placements.