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13 Jan 2026

PICTURES: Special celebration to mark retirement of national school principal in Offaly

Michele Balfe was at the helm of Mountbolus National School for the past 22 years

PICTURES: Special celebration to mark retirement of national school principal in Offaly

Ms Balfe left a lasting impact from her time running the school

A special celebration took place recently to mark the retirement of Mountbolus National School principal Michele Balfe.  Students, colleagues and members of the community attended to show their appreciation for Ms Balfe has been at the helm of the school for the past 22 years. As Ms Balfe retires, she leaves a lasting legacy from her time running the school as an integral figure in the lives of many students and teachers alike over the last two decades. 

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