Revealed: Popular Tipperary school bus driver retires after 49 years' service

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Michael Ryan retired recently after 49 years of service as a school bus driver in the area of Knockavilla, Dundrum and Annacarty.

It was a case of school's out for bus driver, Michael Ryan, who retired recently after 49 years of service as a school bus driver in the area of Knockavilla, Dundrum and Annacarty.

On the day of his final school run, Michael, to his great surprise, was greeted by a large number of parents and children.

It was wonderful to see Michael appreciated by the community as he has been a big part of their lives over the past 49 years.placeholder image
It was wonderful to see Michael appreciated by the community as he has been a big part of their lives over the past 49 years.

ABOVE: Karen Horgan pictured with Michael Ryan on his last day as a school bus driver.

Karen Horgan was the chief organiser of the celebration to mark his retirement saying that: "It's amazing to think that Michael has safely driven three generations of the Murphy's and Ryan Lar's to school over the last 49 years along with many more children from the whole community".

"Thank you for your years of service Michael," concluded Karen.

Best wishes to Michael in his retirement and hope its a long and happy one for you.

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