Emotional farewell as long-serving school staff retire

THEIR LAST STAND - Long-serving members of staff at Coláiste Fionnchua, l-r: Dominic O'Sullivan, Margaret O'Sullivan and John O'Brien, who have left an everlasting mark on the school following their retirement.

There was a touching send-off at Coláiste Fionnchua last Friday, as three long-serving members of staff had their retirement from the Mitchelstown secondary school marked.

Dominic O’Sullivan, Margaret O’Sullivan and Jim O’Brien  were bade a final farewell as the school year comes to a close, bringing an end to 65 years of teaching service. Staff and students lined the corridors, with the retiring staff members departing to ovations as they walked through the school corridors for one final time, creating a heartfelt final moment for the trio, who have each played an important role in the day-to-day life of the school.

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