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Philip Ó Beara, Luke O’Sullivan, Eoin Ó Criodáin, Evan Ó Chathasaigh, Gearóid Bhreathnach at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
By Deirdre Ní Chochlán (teacher)
AN important chapter in the lives of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí 6th year students came to an end on Thursday evening as they gathered to celebrate their graduation.
The occasion was held in the glorious evening sunshine at the new school campus. Students Kiana Breathnach and Philip Ó Béara captivated the students, parents, past pupils and teachers as they reminisced about their time in the school.
Kiana expressed her gratitude to the staff in the school while Philip humorously alluded to the prolonged promise of the new campus and his delight at it exceeding expectations.
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Dalta na Bliana, Sorcha Ní Dhonnchú, eloquently detailed her experience transitioning from an English speaking primary to the Gaelcholáiste.
Evan Ó Cathasaigh from Ballyheigue received a special award in recognition of his full school attendance since first year. Indeed remarkably Evan never missed a school day since he started primary school.
Principal Ruairí Ó Cinnéide, in his address, urged the pupils to continue to make the Irish language an integral part of their lives and to always look out for each other. Scroll down for photos…
Max de Burca, Etain Ní Chealleacháin Laocha and Sorcha Ní Dhonnchú at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Holly Nic Gabhain, Caoimhe Ní Liatháin, Sadhbh Nic Muiris, Clodagh Ní Bhrádaigh, Caoilfhionn Ní Fhoghlú, Dearbhla Ní Shafrí and Max de Búrca at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Caoilfhionn Ní Fhoghlú with grandparents Johnny and Mary Foley, dad Cathal Foley, grandmother Marie Ferris and mom Deirdre Ferris at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Siún Ní Dhuibhgiolla with Mark Deely and Dorothy Byrne at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Graduates at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Seamus Ó Luasaigh with parents Niall Lucey and Dorren Browne at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jack Doyle and Conor Kirby at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Luke O’Sullivan with sister Laura Ashley, dad Mike, mom Lorraine and sister Sarah Jane at the Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí Graduation Night at the school on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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