Students and staff joined with special guests to plant an oak tree on the grounds of Coláiste Abhainn Rí, in Callan, as part of Climate Action Week, last week. Coláiste Abhainn Rí Teacher Dana Madden completes the tree planting by John McGuinness TD and Kathleen Funchion TD overseen by Brendan Walsh, Head Boy, Anthony Leahy Principal, Kathleen Funchion, John McGuinness, Sally Ronayne Vice Principal and Orlaith O'Shea Head Girl.PICTURE: HARRY REID

placeholder image — Students and staff joined with special guests to plant an oak tree on the grounds of Coláiste Abhainn Rí, in Callan, as part of Climate Action Week, last week. Coláiste Abhainn Rí Teacher Dana Madden completes the tree planting by John McGuinness TD and Kathleen Funchion TD overseen by Brendan Walsh, Head Boy, Anthony Leahy Principal, Kathleen Funchion, John McGuinness, Sally Ronayne Vice Principal and Orlaith O'Shea Head Girl.PICTURE: HARRY REID

Oak tree planted at Callan school to mark Climate Action Week

By Sian Moloughney

Reporter

Published 14th Oct 2022, 17:07 GMT

Updated 14th Oct 2022, 17:10 GMT

John McGuinness TD and Kathleen Funchion TD chatting with Coláiste Abhainn Rí French Teacher Dana Madden.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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John McGuinness TD and Kathleen Funchion TD chatting with Coláiste Abhainn Rí French Teacher Dana Madden.PICTURE: HARRY REID

The Coláiste Abhainn Rí Green School Committee.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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The Coláiste Abhainn Rí Green School Committee.PICTURE: HARRY REID

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