Special celebration as presentations made to Offaly teachers on their retirements

Birr/Banagher branch of the INTO held a presentation to retired teachers.

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Birr/Banagher branch honours large group of retired teacher

THE Birr/Banagher branch of the INTO held a presentation to retired teachers in Dooly's Hotel Birr recently.

Pictured above are the retired teachers along with special guests and the organising committee.

Seated (l. to r.) J.P. Kneafsey (branch sec), Assumpta Kelly, Marian Molloy, John Downey, Ann Horan (President INTO), Marguerite Walsh, Brid Guinan, Siobhan Broderick, Joan Carroll, Peter O’Toole (INTO Rep).

Back: Bridget O’Sullivan (branch organiser), Ann Murray, Patti Hennessy, Kay Egan, Annette Williams, Brid Connolly, Maria Davis, Patricia Grimes, Frances Lynch, Jean Carney, Ethna Gannon, Claire Kelly, Mary Kenny, Sandra Nolan (branch chairperson), Madeline Hodgins (vice chairperson).

Photo: Rose Mannion.