By Sean Moriarty

Glenflesk National School Principal Paul Favier has mixed feelings after he announced he is to take up a new role with the National Council for Special Education.

The local man has spent 11 of his 22 teaching years at Glenflesk National School. As a past pupil he spent eight formative years there.

In his new role he will become a Special Educational Needs Manager.

The job will involve securing SNA’s for schools all over Munster. He will manage job applications and liaise with schools who need extra staff. He will also identify other needs in schools and help with the procurement of equipment for special needs pupils.

“COVID gave people a lot of time to reflect and reassess and I was no different. After 22 years teaching and 19 years in Glenflesk National School - eight as a pupil and 11 as a Principal - I felt a change might be good. Special Education is something I've been very interested in and hopefully I'll enjoy the next part of my journey as much as my time in Glenflesk,” he told the Killarney Advertiser.

“I've mixed feelings about leaving. Even enjoyable experiences don't last forever and all good things come to an end at some stage.”

He will remain on at the school for now until a replacement is secured.