Liam O’Connor’s annual concert at St Brendan’s College doubled as a celebration of the career of Mish O’Donoghue.

The popular music teacher is set to retire at the end of May.

“It was a perfect night to pay tribute to our inspirational friend, music teacher Mish O’Donoghue, educator, mother and most caring person, thank you from the O’Connor family,” said the renowned accordionist.
Seán Coffey, Principal of St. Brendan’s,  presented Mish with the Clann Bhréanaim medal in recognition of her wonderful contribution to choir, music and the lives of the students at St Brendan’s over the past ten years.
Niamh O’Connell, music teacher in St. Brendan’s,paid tribute to her great friend by singing an ABBA medley joined by student – past and present.

“The annual concert in St. Brendan's is always a moving, inspiring, and uplifting event and this year reached the same heights as previous years It was simply an amazing, emotional performance,” said Noel O’Sullivan musician, teacher and friend of Liam and Mish who was at the concert.

"I was moved by the fitting tribute to the inspirational Mish O' Donoghue, who is one of the most generous and caring people I know."

"Her contribution to shaping the lives of so many was fittingly captured in song and seeing the glowing past pupils return to finish the tribute was emotional for everyone.

"The staff singing the Auld Triangle with Mish capped off a brilliant evening, with Dubliner [soccer legend] Liam Brady chiming in with his own verse. We all wish Mish the very best and say 'Thank you for the music!"