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Minister for Education Norma Foley pictured at Derryquay NS National School with pupils and teaching staff on Monday. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .
AHEAD of the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, Minister for Education and Kerry TD Norma Foley visited three primary schools across Tralee and Farranfore to pay tribute to the dedicated work that staff and students have put in throughout the first term.
The Minister met with staff and students at Blennerville National School and Derryquay National School in Tralee and also Knockaderry National School in Farranfore
Minister Foley said: “I am delighted to be able to meet with our school communities before they take their much deserved Christmas break. It is always a joy to experience the fun, festivities and magic created by schools across the country at this time of year.
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“A sincere word of thanks to all staff across the education sector who have shown enormous resilience, heart and dedication during this past school year, as they continue to serve the children and young people in our care,” added the Minister.
On her visit to Derryquay NS, Minister Foley saw the old roll book where her father Denis’s name was featured as he was a pupil there back in the 1940s. Scroll down for photos…
Minister for Education Norma Foley pictured at Blennervillie National School on Monday. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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Teacher Kara Flaherty and pupils with the Minister at Derryquay NS. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus
Minister Foley pictured at Derryquay NS National School with Principal Íde Brosnan who M brought out a Roll Book from the time her father Denis was a pupils in the 1940s. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD .
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Minister Foley saw the roll book featuring her father Denis who was a student at Derryquay National School in the 1940’s. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
Students Aoibhan Daly and James Barry pictured with Principal:Aine Daly and Minister Foley at Knockaderry NS in Farranfore . Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD
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Students Juklie Smith , Deiorbhile Balmer , Caroline O’Brien and Ryan Daly in the school garden with the Minister at Knockaderry NS. Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus
