Sam Clyne

Simon "Sam" Clyne (died 2015) was an educational leader in Ireland, President of St Patrick's College, Drumcondra, the country's largest college of education, and a commentator on educational matters. A Vincentian priest and PhD holder, Sam Clyne also served as Principal of Castleknock College He was head prefect in his final year. He was appointed Acting President of the college from 1974 to 1976. He then returned to St. Patrick's to lead the graduate course for primary school teachers. He was chosen as President of St Patrick's College in 1985, and held that office until August 1999. He spoke out on educational matters, notably funding of schools, pupil-teacher ratios, and expectations and career prospects of teachers.

He became President (Principal) of Castleknock College after stepping down from St. Patrick's, serving from 1999 until retirement in 2005. He was a member of the Castleknock College Governing Body through 2005, overseeing new building development plans.

He also served as chaplain to the President of Ireland.

Later personal life After an illness in 2005, Clyne moved to the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill, opposite the Vincentian Provincialate and St. Paul's College, Raheny, in 2005. He died there on 22 January 2015. His funeral was held at St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra, and he was buried in Deansgrange Cemetery.