THE TEACHINGS of the 12 apostles have been passed down through the generations, and so too has the wisdom of 12 retiring local educators. Limerick INTO held a function in the Greenhills Hotel to celebrate the women, who, between them, have spent over 400 years in classrooms. The 12 teachers honoured were Carol Uí Mhaoldomhnaigh and Marie Bean Uí Mhaoláin of An Modh Scoil; Catriona Vaughan, St Nessan’s NS; Diane Smith, St John’s Girls’ and Infant Boys’ NS; Frances Monaghan, Kathryn O’Connell and Esther Finn Gleeson, Holy Family School, Charleville; Mairéad Moloney, St Brigid’s NS; Marea O’Callaghan, Catherine McAuley School; Maria Doherty, Corpus Christi PS; Sheila Hayes, St. Joseph’s NS, Ballybrown and Maria Robinson, St Michael’s NS. The evening’s festivities were opened by Stephanie Collins, branch chairperson, who praised the retirees in attendance, and those unable to attend, for their dedicated service to education throughout their careers. Ms Collins expressed her gratitude for their contribution to education and the wisdom and immeasurable impact they’ve had during their teaching careers. READ MORE: PICTURES: Golden jubilee of Limerick's St Brigid Church weaves local community together She stated “the impact of your guidance, encouragement and unwavering support continues to ripple through our schools,” and that they have all provided a wonderful example of “working towards a united goal of wanting the best for your students, your colleagues and your profession”. There was further acknowledgements by Anne Horan, INTO vice-president, Tracie Tobin, CEC representative, and Joe Lyons, of the Retired Teachers’ Association, who all reinforced the commitment each retiree demonstrated throughout their years of service, and wished them a long, rewarding retirement. For more pictures, click 'Next'
PICTURES: Best in class - Limerick INTO honours retired teachers
