Scoil Bhride's great day

Scoil Bhríde marked its 25th anniversary with a day of celebrations on Oct 26. All the pupils in the school attended a special mass at 11am at which children took part in readings, prayers of the faithful, acting out the gospel and the offertory procession.

The school choir sang throughout the mass and made the entire ceremony a very joyous and meaningful occasion.



A newly designed flag was hoisted in the school grounds to rapturous applause and cheers as an army drummer saluted with a drum roll. Four pupils from a range of classes hoisted the flag –- Martin Allen (infants), Maxine Martin (2nd class), Ronan Dempsey (5th class), and Annie O’Toole (6th class).



The celebrations continued with music and games in each class.







Later that evening a mass for adults was celebrated and was attended by a large crowd. Everybody then repaired to Scoil Bhríde where Principal Maurice O’Mahony welcomed all and addressed the assembled gathering.

Fr Andrew O’Sullivan spoke on behalf of the Board of Management. Paddy Power, who performed the opening ceremony 25 years ago, recalled the event and referred to the unique community spirit in Kilcullen.

Music was provided by Dorley, Giza and Nichola. Photographs old and new were a source of great interest and socializing and reminiscing went on into the night.



Words and pictures by our Scoil Bhride Correspondent.

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