Dublin Business School: Class Profile & Alumni

Dublin Business School Alumni

DBS is Ireland’s largest private college, offering career‑focused programs in business, law, IT, creative media, and more. Though it lacks globally famous alumni, it’s known for producing professionals in media, journalism, business, and entrepreneurship. Its reputation is mixed—some praise its accessibility and flexibility, while others in Ireland criticize its “degree mill” image—especially among undergraduates.

Here are 10 notable DBS alumni across various fields:

Alumni Name	Notable Achievement / Famous For	Degree	Graduating Year
Daniel McConnell	Editor of the Business Post, political journalist	—	N/A
John J. Teeling	Serial entrepreneur, revived Irish whiskey industry	MBA (Harvard/DBS master’s)	1975
Rob Kearney	Irish international rugby player (Leinster, British & Irish Lions)	—	N/A
Donal Skehan	Food personality, TV presenter, cookbook author	—	N/A
Leigh Arnold	Actress (The Clinic)	—	N/A
Paul Connolly	Songwriter; composed FIFA World Cup 2010 anthem	—	N/A
Ray Shah	Reality TV star (Big Brother 4), radio presenter	Graduate, 2003	N/A
Ann Gleeson	Irish radio personality	—	N/A
Terence Flanagan	Irish politician (former TD)	—	N/A
Simon Keogh	Rugby union player	—	N/A