DECADES of teaching came to an end this week for a much-loved and respected member of the Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn staff.

Ballyferriter native Eibhlín Ní Bhric has been at the school for 22 years and staff and pupils bid a fond farewell to her as she embarks on her retirement.

Having graduated from St Pat’s teacher training college in Dublin, Eibhlín first taught in gaelscoileanna in Dublin from 1989, staying for 10 years, before moving to Skibbereen in 1999.

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A job came up in Gaelscoil Mhic Easmainn in 2002 and she came home to Kerry. Eibhlín said she has really enjoyed her time at the school where she taught infants, second and special education.

“I’ve absolutely loved it here. Great school and great colleagues — a lot of them re very good friends so we’ll stay in touch. The kids and the parents are great so it’s been a privilege to be here, but I’m ready to move on now while I feel young and energetic.”

Eibhlín still lives in her native Ballyferriter and said the only thing she won’t miss is the daily commute to Tralee.

Married to Dubliner Mick Davis, they have three children, Faolán, Oscar and Finn. Eibhlín has loads of plans for retirement involving her hobbies including cycling, hill-walking and travelling. We wish her well in her retirement.

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