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School chapter closes for two St Oliver’s teachers
By Michelle Crean
They have just over a half century of teaching years combined - but on Friday it was time to close the chapter on their educational careers.
The St Oliver’s NS community came together to celebrate the teaching careers and retirements of Sheila Goulding and Mairéad Kerrisk, who have been an integral part of the school’s life.
Sheila has taught in St Oliver’s for 31 years and Mairéad for 20 years.
They gathered with family, friends, colleagues and pupils to mark the occasion of their retirements in a Mass which celebrated their teaching careers.
"It was a joyous celebration, reflecting the happy memories both teachers have of their time in the school," teacher Maria Ryan said.
"Both of the teachers have educated the children in their care with warmth, kindness and gentleness. They have embraced the uniqueness of each child and have instilled in them a sense of sharing, respect and an appreciation of the beauty of the natural environment that surrounds us."
As they bade farewell to teaching in St Oliver’s, Sheila and Mairéad acknowledged the great joy that working with the children and the school community brought them.
They are wished a very fond farewell from their friends, colleagues and pupils who hope they have a long, happy and fulfilling retirement.
Wallace Arnold coach drivers return to Killarney
A group of 26 former coach drivers, wives, and friends from the Wallace Arnold tour company returned to Killarney over a recent weekend.
The group travelled from Holyhead to Dublin in a restored Wallace Arnold coach, staying at the Killarney Towers Hotel for three nights.
During the visit, the group drove the vintage coach to local landmarks, including Kate Kearney’s Cottage and Muckross House, before returning to town ahead of the Kerry versus Donegal match. The itinerary also included a trip around the Ring of Kerry.
The trip allowed the former drivers to reconnect and reminisce about their years touring Ireland. Organiser Bob Adams said that the vintage coach drew attention from local residents along the route.
The group noted the absence of several former colleagues who could not travel due to health reasons, including veteran driver Hilton Caldwell who is well known in Killarney.
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