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Walter 'The Choirboy' Swinburn
 Walter and his brother Michael attended Rockwell and both fully adapted to boarding school life and were keen students both in the classroom and on the playing fields. Walter being a very accomplished scrum half and a contemporary at the time of Michael Bradley the former Irish scrum half. However it was on the race tracks of the world that he made his name as a champion jockey. He has always remained very proud of his time in Rockwell and is never shy in referring to his school days in Rockwell. In fact on one of his charity walks from Cork to Dublin after he retired from racing, he used the opportunity to call into the College and visit his old study hall and desk with fond memories ! Rockwell College Union are delighted to honour Walter Swinburn (Class 1979) as the recipient of the Union Past Pupil of the Year Award for 2007.
Walter Swinburn is the son of Wally Swinburn, himself a successful rider on the flat in Ireland.
Walter's first winner was on Paddy's Luck at Kempton on 12 July, 1978.
Walter's big break was with the incredible Shergar, on whom he won the 1981 Derby by a record 10 lengths.
From then on, Walter was for ever to be associated with Sir Michael Stoute and the pair had great success with fillies and colts.
For Walter, the first of these was with All Along (trained by Patrick Biancome) in the 1983 Arc de Triomphe. The combination completed an amazing treble at the time, notably the Washington DC International and the Canadian International as well.
1986 saw Walter land the Derby again aboard Shahrastani in the race most people say Dancing Brave lost. However, nothing can be taken away from Walter's attacking tactics on the day. The pair also won the Irish Derby but were then beaten by Dancing Brave in the King George and Arc.
In February, 1996, he suffered a serious fall from Liffey River at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong.
 He made a winning return on Talathath at Windsor on 12th August 1996 and then landed the Grosser Preis Von Baden in Germany three weeks later on the Stoute-trained Pilsudski.
Walter showed the US public what he was made of in November'96 with a masterful ride up the inside to win the Breeders' Cup Turf at Woodbine.
After nearly a year out, he did return in 1998 and won 51 races in the UK and collected the Italian Oaks (Zomaradah) and the Coronation Stakes (Exclusive).
He also linked up with the Aidan O'Brien stable and won the Heinz 57 Stakes in August'98 on Lavery.
In March 2004, Walter announced that he would be taking over the reins from his father-in-law, top trainer Peter Harris, in 2005 at the successful Buckinghamshire base.
British Classic wins: (8)
· Derby--1981 Shergar,1986 Shahrastani,1995 Lammtarra
· Oaks--1987 Unite
· 2,000 Guineas--1988 Doyoun.
· 1,000 Guineas--1989 Musical Bliss, 1992 Hatoof, 1993 Sayyedati
Best horses ridden:
Shergar, Sharahstani, Lammtarra, Shareef Dancer, Shadeed, Zilzal, Halling, All Along, Marling, Pilsudski, Green Desert, Ajdal
Big Race Wins:
· Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe--1983 All Along
· Breeders' Cup Turf--1996 Pilsudski
· Irish Derby--1983 Shareef Dancer,1986 Shahrastani.
· Irish Oaks--1987 Unite, 1988 Melodist
· Irish 2,000 Guineas--1989 Shaadi.
· Irish 1,000 Guineas--1986 Sonic Lady, 1992 Marling
· German Derby--1988 Luigi.
· Italian Oaks--1986 Ivor's Image, 1988 Melodist, 1991 Possessive Dancer, 1998 Zomaradah.
· King George VI--1981 Shergar.
· Eclipse Stakes--1994 Ezzoud, 1995 Halling.
· Yorkshire Oaks--1985 Sally Brown.
· Washington International--1983 All Along.
· Canadian International--1983 All Along.
· Sussex Stakes--1986 Sonic Lady, 1989 Zilzal.
· St James's Palace Stakes--1989 Shaadi.
· Ascot Gold Cup--1991 Indian Queen.
· Coronation Stakes--1986 Sonic Lady, 1992 Marling, 1998 Exclusive.
· Queen Elizabeth II Stakes--1982 Buzzards Bay, 1985 Shadeed, 1989 Zilzal.
· Champion Stakes--1993 Hatoof.
· Juddmonte International Stakes--1986 Shardari, 1993 & 94 Ezzoud, 1995 Halling.
· Coronation Cup--1992 Saddlers' Hall.
· July Cup--1981 Marwell, 1986 Green Desert, 1987 Ajdal.
· Haydock Sprint Cup--1986 Green Desert, 1987 Ajdal.
· Fillies' Mile--1985 Untold
· Cheveley Park Stakes 1991 Marling, 1992 Sayyedati.
· Middle Park Stakes--1995 Royal Applause.
Mr. Paul McNaughton
Paul McNaughton has over 20 years experience in Banking/Fund Management and Securities Processing in Ireland. Prior to this he spent 10 years with IDA Ireland, both in Dublin and the USA, marketing Ireland as a location for multi-national investment. Paul worked on the lending side of Irish Bank of Commerce and as Head of Corporate Investment with Bank of Ireland Asset Management before establishing Bank of Ireland’s Mutual Fund business in the IFSC. In 1991 Paul established Deutsche Bank’s Fund business in the IFSC and assumed the role of Global Head of Deutsche Bank’s Mutual Funds business in 2000, based in London. In 2004, Paul left Deutsche Bank having led the sale of Deutsche’s Mutual Funds business to State Street Bank for Euro 1.4 billion. Paul now acts as an independent advisor and non-executive director for a number of IFSC financial entities and fund companies as well as managing the Leinster Rugby Team.
Education:
1967 – 1970
Rockwell College, Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
1970 – 1974
Trinity College, Dublin
Studied Economics. Graduating with an Honours Degree in 1974. |
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1974 – 1976
Becton Dickinson
Graduate Trainee |
1976 – 1985
IDA Ireland
Including 4 years in Chicago and Los Angeles |
1985 – 1987
Irish Bank of Commerce |
1987 – 1991
Bank of Ireland Asset Management
Head of Corporate Investments and
Head of IFSC Business. |
1991 – 2004
Deutsche Bank |
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2000
Became Global Head of Deutsche Bank’s Securities business based out of London. |
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2004
In 2004, led the sale of this business to State Street Bank for
€1.4 billion. |
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Present:
Now work as an independent consultant and non-executive Director of several investment companies and banks in the IFSC and as Manager of Leinster Rugby Team. |
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| Sporting Career |
1967 - 1970
Rockwell College,
Cashel,
Co. Tipperary |
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| Munster Schools Junior Cup Winner -1968 |
Munster Schools Senior Cup Winner - 1970 |
| Munster Schools Interprovincial - 1970 |
Keane Cup Winner (Hurling) - 1970 |
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Rugby
15 Senior Irish Caps (1978 – 1981) |
Irish Tour to Australia (1979) |
Wanderers FC Leinster Senior Cup and
League Winner (1973) |
Greystones RFC
1975 – Present
Player; Captain; Coach; President |
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Soccer
Irish Amateur International
League of Ireland Team
Irish Universities |
Played for Shelbourne FC
UEFA Cup
2 Irish Cup Finals |
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GAA
Played for Wicklow in Leinster Senior
Football Championship
Played for Wicklow in Minor Hurling Championship. |
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Fr. Aidan Lehane
The Governing Body of the Union
confers the prestigious “Rockwell Person of the Year
Award” on individuals who have made a particularly significant
contribution to Rockwell. This year’s Rockwell Person
of the Year was the Very Rev. Aidan Lehane C.S.Sp. Father
Lehane had a memorable, positive and lasting influence on
generations of pupils at the school during the fifties, sixties
and early seventies. Father Lehane was presented with the
award at the Annual Dinner.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation
of the Rockwell Person of the Year to Very Rev Aidan Lehane
CSSp. Michael Butler rifled the archives to present an informative
synopsis, both in words and pictures of Aidan Lehane's life,
with particular emphasis on his period in Rockwell covering
the fifties, sixties and early seventies. A large number of
former students who were in Rockwell in the "Hanners"
era attended.
In addition to the Dublin Crystal trophy,
Fr Lehane received a gift of a trip to New Zealand for the
Lions Tour.
 Download
the Powerpoint Presentation (3.6MB
- 9 minutes @ 56K approx)
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Mr. Michael R. Butler, President,
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland (Class of 1959)
Best wishes to Michael who is President of the Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland. Michael who is a consultant Urologist, has
recently taken over as President, having been Vice-President for
2000-2002. He was Captain of the Rockwell Munster Cup winning team
in 1959.
Well done Michael!
NAME
Michael R. Butler
President
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2002 - 2004
Vice President
2000 - 2002
HOME ADDRESS
Teach Rua
Brighton Road
Dublin 18
OFFICE ADDRESS
Suite 5 & 6
Blackrock Clinic
Co Dublin
DATE OF BIRTH
30th January 1941
MARITAL STATUS
Married to Joan
Children; Andrew, Stephen, Ciaran, Eddie
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QUALIFICATIONS
MB.,B.Ch.,BAO (Hon NUI 1965)
B.Sc.,NUI. 1966
FRCSI 1969
FRCS 1970
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS
Staff Member Department of Urology
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia 1973
Consultant Urologist Meath Hospital 1974 - 1998
Consultant Urologist Tallaght Hospital 1998 - 2000
Consultant Urologist St James's Hosptial 1974 - 1987
Consultant Urologist the National Rehabilitation Centre 1974
- 1987
PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assistant Professor Urology University Pennsylvania 1973
Chairman Medical Board St James's Hospital 1976 - 1977
Member of Hospital Board St James's Hospital 1976 - 1979
Chairman of Medical Board Meath Hospital 1980 - 1982
Member of Medical Board Meath Hospital 1980 - 1990
Member of the SAC Urology 1988 - 1995
Member of Intercollegiate Speciality Board in Urology 1988
- 1995
Examiner in Intercollegiate Speciality Examination (Urology)
1988 - 1996
Council of RCSI 1986 - 2000
Chairman of Finance Committee RCSI 1988 - 1993
Chairman of Academic Board RCSI 1993 - 1997
Chairman of Admissions Board RCSI 1993 - 1997
Chairman of Promotions Committee 1993 - 2000
Chairman Board of Trustees Pension Fund RCSI 1995
Chairman of Academic Board 1997 - 2000
President of Irish Society of Urology 1997 - 1999
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Author or co-author of 65 papers published in peer reviewed
journals
Personal presentation of numerous papers to learned societies
INTERESTS
Rugby, football, golf, music, building & flying radio
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Lieut. General Colm
Mangan, (Class of '59), Chief of Staff, Irish Defence Forces
The Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces, Lieutenant
General Colm Mangan (Class 1959) was this evening
(Friday, March 8th 2003) presented a special award - the
Rockwell Person of the Year - by the Rockwell College Union
at its Annual Dinner in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. Brian
Goff, President of the Union cited Lieutenant General Mangan's
substantial contribution to the reorganisation, development
and leadership of the Defence Forces and to peacekeeping
as he made the presentation.
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Pictured here with 2002
Union President, Mr. Brian Goff, at the Rockwell Union Dinner,
on March 28th.
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Having been educated at Rockwell (Class 1959)
and at the Cadet School, Colm Mangan was commissioned in
to the Infantry Corps in 1961. Over the next 40 years he
undertook military service in the Curragh Command in a range
of appointments. He has undertaken overseas service in Cyprus
and in Lebanon. In 1990, he served as Officer Commanding
the 68th Infantry Battalion UNIFIL. In 1991-1992, he served
with the Council for Security Co-operation in Europe in
its inaugural mission to the former Yugoslavia. In recent
months he has given evidence at the war crimes trial of
the former President of Yugoslavia, Slobaodan Milosevic.
He was appointed Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces in
September 2000.
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Union Past Pupil of the Year Award
| 1987 Bertie O'Hanlon |
1995 Eamonn Doran |
| 1988 John L. Murray S.C. |
1996 Gerry Danagher S.C. |
| 1989 Joe Moran . |
2003 Lieut. General Colm Mangan |
| 1990 Senator Maurice Manning |
2004 Dr. Michael R. Butler |
| 1991 Fr. Brian McLoughlin C.S.Sp. |
2005 Fr. Aidan Lehane C.S.Sp. |
| 1992 Charles V. Whelan |
2006 Paul McNaughton |
| 1993 Brian Sweeney |
2007 Walter Swinburn |
| 1994 Frank Hogan |
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