We were kindly gifted this beautiful photograph of what is believed to be the first students enrolled in St Gabriel’s NS way back 131 years ago in 1895.

A huge welcome back to all our pupils, tomorrow, as we begin a new school year, Tuesday 1st September!

Here are the details of classes and their teachers:

Junior Infants: Ms Buggy

Senior Infants: Ms Fitzpatrick

1st Class: Ms Condron/ Ms Sweetman

2nd Class: Mr Delaney

3rd Class: Mr Cullen

4th Class A: Ms Curran

4th Class B: Mr O’Sullivan

5th Class: Ms Teeling

6th Class: Mr Flanagan

Autism Class: Ms Fahey/ Ms Tierney

Moderate Class: Ms Leonard

Ms. O’Leary’s last day teaching in St. Gabriel’s was on the 19^th June. We had a very special afternoon celebrating Ms. O’Leary and giving her a good send off.

A special assembly was held in her honour, where she was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a selection of gift vouchers which were bought with the very generous contributions from the parents in our school. She also received a large book filled with the beautiful notes and pictures that every child in the school made for her. The stage was decorated with posters for Ms. O’Leary with beautiful watercolour flowers painted by children in 5^th and 6^th class. Ms. O’Leary was truly surprised and overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of the parents and the children in our school.

At home time, the children lined the corridors and clapped Ms. O’Leary through the school to wish her all the very best for her retirement and to thank her for everything she has done over the years. This was a moment that we are sure will live on in the memories of Ms. O’Leary, the children and the staff of St. Gabriel’s!

Ms. O’Leary, we will all miss you so much. Thank you for your dedication, care, and the positive impact you have made on so many lives. We wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement!

Two brothers from Galway (and Mallorca!) visited school today and played the accordion and the cajon for us. They got us all up dancing after a few songs!