THE venue was different this year, but the emotions were the same for the sixth year students of Mercy Mounthawk who enjoyed their graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon.
Of course they’ll see each other again at the exams, but it was still an emotional occasion at St John’s Church where a record 230 students graduated.
To say the church was packed would be an understatement, but afterwards they came out and posed for photos in the churchyard.
No doubt, many of them went out to enjoy the occasion with family and friends afterwards providing a boost for hotels and restaurants. Scroll down for photos…