Fr Paddy says farewell to Scoil Bhride

Pupils and staff bade a fond farewell to Fr Paddy Ryan at the end of school term. Fr Paddy visited the classrooms and posed for photographs.

"We appreciate very much Fr. Paddy’s contribution to school life during the past three years," a school spokesperson said. "He will be sadly missed. We wish him every happiness in the future. Go dté tú slán."

Fr Paddy, who leaves the parish at the end of this month, is pictured with Confirmation pupils from 6th class.