Longford school principal Sr Mary Kerrane remembered with opening of walkway
‘The Mercy Way’ in Ballymahon was created in memory of Sr Mary Kerrane
On Thursday, February 1, Mercy Ballymahon celebrated Ceiliúradh Ceist, an annual celebration in CEIST schools.
This year, the theme of the celebration was ‘Home, School and Parish – Working together.’
A number of activities took place throughout the day which fell on the feast of St Brigid. The school welcomed staff and service users from St Christopher’s in Longford and they enjoyed making St Brigid’s crosses with students.
Mr Rob Halford (CEIST) also visited Mercy Ballymahon.
The day also marked the opening of the school walkway - ‘The Mercy Way’. This walkway has been created in memory of former school principal and teacher Sr Mary Kerrane.
It was made possible by a very generous donation from Mr Joe Kerrane, Sr Mary’s brother, which helped towards the funding of the walkway.
Sr Mary was a very keen walker throughout her life and we feel it is a fitting tribute in her memory.
Joe’s wife Monica and nephew James Hamm attended the opening. Also in attendance were Ms Teresa Fallon, Chairperson of BoM, Sisters of Mercy - Sr Assumpta Falkner, Sr Úna Purcell, Sr Dympna Cassells, Sr Maura Faye and Sr Maura Conlan.
Fr Liam Murray blessed the walkway and Niall Dowler, who did the construction, was also present.
MAIN PHOTO CAPTION: Opening of ‘The Mercy Way’ walkway at Mercy Secondary School Ballymahon in memory of former principal and teacher Sr Mary Kerrane - Back row: Mr Rob Halford (CEIST), Martha O’Reilly, James Hamm, Fr Liam Murray, Gerry Griffin, Sarah Maguire, Sr Dympna, Gráinne Minogue, Sr Úna, Jane Mulvey, Teresa Fallon, Niall Dowler, Josephine Donohue, Gary Kenny. Front row: Joe Kerrane, Monica Kerrane, Sr Maura, Sr Assumpta, Sr Maura