Back to school as Gaelscoil celebrates 40 years

Principal Tomás Ó Sé pictured with pupils of Gaelscoil de hÍde as the school celebrates its 40th anniversary. (Photo: Katie Glavin)

Back to school on Wednesday, Gaelscoil de hÍde was abuzz with excitement as the school also celebrated its 40th anniversary in Fermoy town.

Welcoming new and returning pupils, principal Tomás Ó Sé was on hand to bid all a ‘maidin mhaith’ as many gathered for photos with the balloon arch, signs and of course a cake, in celebration of the 40 year anniversary.

In 1984, the first Gaelscoil opened in Fermoy town under the tutelage of principal Sean MacGearailt and has seen a long journey and two different locations across that time.

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