.Amy Naughton, Matthew McDonnell and Isabella Gacek at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean
ST John’s Church was packed on Wednesday afternoon as nearly 220 Leaving Cert students from Mercy Mounthawk, joined by their families, attended their graduation ceremony.
It’s the first time since 2019 that the ceremony was held and a change of venue from St Brendan’s Church to accommodate the large numbers attending.
They proceedings began with an introduction by Head Boy Hugh Emerson and Head Girl Judith Waugh, followed by Mass celebrated by Fr Padraig Walsh, while the school choir also performed beautifully during the ceremony.
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Then it was time for the presentation of certificates of graduation to students from the eight classes, before they filed out of the church.
“They were a wonderful group and they had a unique experience in second-level education over the past two years because of COVID. It was very challenging for them,” said Principal John O’Roarke, after the ceremony.
“It is marvellous to be back after two years with a graduation ceremony, because we have missed this opportunity to get together. I wish the students all the best for the exams in two weeks time,” said Mr O’Roarke. Scroll down for photos…
Emmett Christie, Ronan Clancy, Matthew O’Mahony, TJ O’Sullivan and Paddy O’Sullivan at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciara Begley, Dawn McLarnon and Jada Clarke at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanPaula Rogers, Anna Fitzgerald and Therese Foley at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Lauren Clifford, Lola Rose Le Prince, Rebecca Falvey and Millie Dunne at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanJames Kelly, Jack Bolger, Amarildo Cenalia, Matas Balsys, James Baxter and Martin Laucher at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.David Hughes, Conor Bradshaw, Dara Newsome and Peter Fitzgerald at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanRachel O’Carroll and Alannah O’Connor at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Kelly Meehan and Grace O’Mahony at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanSadhbh McMahon and Orla Rusk at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mengyao Ni, Aoibheann Griffin, Emilija Valiukaite, Katie McEvoy and Julia Szepietowska at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanTracy Shanahan Donovan and Chris Chekall at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Graduates at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanCiara O’Mahony with parents Aine and Joe O’Mahony at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Darragh McEvoy with Mark, Alison and Shirley McEvoy at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot CreanJoey Nagle (centre) with Malachy, Barry, Katie and Eileen Nagle at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ellen Cooke, Katie Dwyer, Kathy Dwyer and Lara Flynn at the Mercy Mounthawk Graduation Ceremony at St John’s Church on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Dermot Crean.
