Prof. John Ryall - 1845-1875 (Greek) - Vice-President

Prof. Patrick D. Barry - 1974-1976 (Mathematics)

Prof. Edward F. Fahy - 1976-1979 (Physics)

Prof. Thomas F. Raftery - 1979-1982 (Dairy Science)

Prof. John J. Lee - 1982-1985 (History)

Prof. Shawn Doonan - 1985-1989 (Biochemistry)

Prof. Desmond M. Clarke - 1989-1992 (Philosophy)

Prof. Máire F. Mulcahy - 1989-1994 (Zoology)

Prof. John F. O'Connor - 1992-1995 (Law)

Rev. Prof. Brendan E. O'Mahony - 1994-1999 (Philosophy)

Prof. Áine Hyland - 1999-2007 (Education) - Vice-President

Prof. Caroline Fennell - 2015-2018 Deputy President & Registrar (Law)

Prof. John O'Halloran - 2018-2020 Deputy President & Registrar (Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences)

Prof. Stephen Byrne - 2020-15 March 2022 Interim Deputy President & Registrar (Pharmacy)

Prof. Stephen Byrne - 2022+ Deputy President & Registrar (Pharmacy)

Note: The title of the role of Deputy to the President changed over time. Originally it was 'Vice-President' and currently is 'Deputy President'.
Holders of the role were also engaged in their academic department, which is noted.