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The committee who compiled ‘Blennerville National School And Community – A Story Worth Telling’ presented a cheque on Thursday to the school principal Mr. Terry O’Sullivan. Pictured from left are Fr. Francis Nolan, Joan Devane, Sean Daly, Maura O’ Donnell, Principal, Terry O’ Sullivan, Helen Sugrue, Martin Moore, Mike O’ Connor and Mary Wallace. Pic: Pauline Dennigan
PROCEEDS from the sale of a book on the old Blennerville school and community, were donated to the new school on Thursday afternoon.
The book, ‘Blennerville National School And Community – A Story Worth Telling’ is a compilation of stories, photos and a history of the area which went on sale last November and ended up raising €3,000 for the school.
The committee decided to put the book together when construction of the new school began last year and they heard the old school was to be demolished. They realised there were some great stories to tell about the history of the old school and the part it played in the lives of the local community.
The publication was a massive success and the hard-working committee were delighted the book was able to help out the new school.
