Triple celebration as Gaelscoil Adhamhnáin goes from strength to strength!
October 12, 2015
Gaelscoil Adhamhnain, Letterkenny was a place of celebration last Friday (October 9th). Staff, Principal, parents and children celebrated the official opening of their new state of the art Play Zone. The occasion was also used to say a fond farewell to much loved ex-Principal Máire Nic Gairbheith Uí Bhaoill after the Play Zone’s opening. The occasion was also used to extend a warm welcome to new Principal, Colm Breathnach.
Chair of the Parents’ Committee, Ms Amanda Mc Grath used the occasion to pay tribute to Máire Ni Garbheith Uí Bhaoill, stating that “ Máire has been a shining light and an example to all in the area of education in the County and nationally.”
Later Chair of the Board of Management Barbara Uí Chathail extended a warm welcome to Colm Breathnach. Colm, who hails from Co Waterford is already well known in the area, not just for his contribution to education but also in traditional music circles. If that wasn’t enough he is an accomplished hurler to boot! Colm stated that he is proud and privileged to be the new Principal and very much intends to carry on the good work of his predecessor. When asked what his priorities would be he did confirm his commitment to the Irish language, while also revealing that sport, music and a healthy lifestyle for kids were also important.
Colm took the opportunity to thank the Parents’ Committee for their support of the school, and particularly for their contribution to the new Play Zone. After a thanksgiving Mass celebrated by Fr. Mc Laughlin and to loud applause – and a tear or two – Máire cut a ribbon to officially open the new Play Zone.
Not to be outdone, it was the children who had the final say as they first enjoyed the new Play Zone and then queued up patiently to have a delicious whipped ice-cream courtesy of the Parents’ Committee. They all seemed to enjoy it but one 6 year old did note… “Could do with more chocolate sprinkles next time”!
