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ABOVE: Launching the 400-page, hardback history of Coláiste Eamann Rís were past pupil and RTE Doc on One's Dr. Joe Kearney with teacher and editor of the tome Martina Griffin. PICTURE: HARRY REID The beautiful heat from the sun only served to add to the warmth of the atmosphere last Sunday as crowds packed into the assembly hall at Coláiste Éamann Rís for their school celebration mass and closure event. The many locals with strong connections to the school remarked how incredible the school looked, bedecked as it was with fragrant floral displays, lanterns with the school candle brightly lit and a myriad of colourful photographs and flags representing the diverse ethnicities of the students on display. Chairperson of the board of Management of Coláiste Éamann Rís, Martin Fahey began the festivities when he outlined the schedule for the day. The moving ceremony was officiated by past pupil Fr Richard Scriven, who spoke fondly of his time at Coláiste Éamann Rís, and the strong ongoing family link which has continued through the next generation. The parishes of Kilmanagh, Mullinahone and St Patrick’s were represented by the concelebrants, Fr. Liam Taylor, Fr. Danny O’Gorman and former pupil Fr. Peter Muldowney. A hugely symbolic ceremony of light was performed by Sr Maria representing the Mercy Sisters, Br. Christy Carroll of the Christian Brothers from Westcourt and Mr. Anthony Leahy, Principal of Coláiste Abhainn Rí. The congregation were reminded of the importance of preserving the ethos of both schools as the begin the new journey together in Coláiste Abhainn Rí. Fr Scriven stressed the value of looking after each other and the need to find a common ground when differences arise, as they may. He encapsulated it best when he referred to the forthcoming amalgamation as “a pilgrimage rather than a sun holiday”. ABOVE: Martin Fahey, Chairman of the Board of Management. PICTURE: HARRY REID The singing of the Callan Church choir, past pupil Thomas O’Callaghan and the
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ABOVE: Launching the 400-page, hardback history of Coláiste Eamann Rís were past pupil and RTE Doc on One's Dr. Joe Kearney with teacher and editor of the tome Martina Griffin. PICTURE: HARRY REID The beautiful heat from the sun only served to add to the warmth of the atmosphere last Sunday as crowds packed into the assembly hall at Coláiste Éamann Rís for their school celebration mass and closure event. The many locals with strong connections to the school remarked how incredible the school looked, bedecked as it was with fragrant floral displays, lanterns with the school candle brightly lit and a myriad of colourful photographs and flags representing the diverse ethnicities of the students on display. Chairperson of the board of Management of Coláiste Éamann Rís, Martin Fahey began the festivities when he outlined the schedule for the day. The moving ceremony was officiated by past pupil Fr Richard Scriven, who spoke fondly of his time at Coláiste Éamann Rís, and the strong ongoing family link which has continued through the next generation. The parishes of Kilmanagh, Mullinahone and St Patrick’s were represented by the concelebrants, Fr. Liam Taylor, Fr. Danny O’Gorman and former pupil Fr. Peter Muldowney. A hugely symbolic ceremony of light was performed by Sr Maria representing the Mercy Sisters, Br. Christy Carroll of the Christian Brothers from Westcourt and Mr. Anthony Leahy, Principal of Coláiste Abhainn Rí. The congregation were reminded of the importance of preserving the ethos of both schools as the begin the new journey together in Coláiste Abhainn Rí. Fr Scriven stressed the value of looking after each other and the need to find a common ground when differences arise, as they may. He encapsulated it best when he referred to the forthcoming amalgamation as “a pilgrimage rather than a sun holiday”. ABOVE: Martin Fahey, Chairman of the Board of Management. PICTURE: HARRY REID The singing of the Callan Church choir, past pupil Thomas O’Callaghan and the
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ABOVE: Colaiste Eamann Rís Students prepare to provide a Guard of Honour to guests attending the Mass and Closing Ceremony.PICTURE: HARRY REID
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ABOVE: Buying copies of the History of Collaiste Eamann Rís from Catriona Roche were Tommy Stuart, Eoin Ryan and Neil Sinnott.PICTURE: HARRY REID