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Kaitlyn O’Connell, who received the Coláiste Gleann Lí Michelle Flannery School Ethos Award, pictured with Michelle’s family, Cian O’Sullivan with Jack Delaney, Hughie Flannery, Will Delaney, Maeve Delaney with Sadie Delaney, Fidelma Flannery with Róise Delaney, in the garden dedicated to Michelle. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was an emotional day for all at Coláiste Gleann Lí on Tuesday as a ‘Reflective Garden’ was unveiled, dedicated to the memory of a much loved teacher at the Clash school.
The annual student awards at the school in Clash also saw the inaugural Michelle Flannery School Ethos Award presented to fifth year student, Kaitlyn O’Connell .
Kaitlyn was presented with the special award in memory of Ms. Flannery, whose untimely death in January 2022 was felt by everyone in the school community.
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After the awards, a Reflective Garden in the school was opened by her family, dedicated to Michelle’s memory.
A teacher of Irish, English and SEN, Michelle was responsible for the introduction of many student-based programmes to improve student’s literacy and in supporting positive behaviour.
The reflective garden space dedicated to Michelle Flannery at Coláiste Gleann Lí. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle, from Minard East, Annascaul, was described as an outstanding teacher with the innate ability to get the most from students and always championed them to reach their potential.
In attendance on Tuesday were Michelle’s husband Cián O’Sullivan, parents Hughie and Fidelma, sister Maeve with her husband Will and their children Róise, Jack and Sadie, whom Michelle loved to spend time with on Minard Castle Beach.
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Michelle loved walking, hiking and sea swimming and always encouraged students to find peace and tranquillity in nature and the outdoors, so it was fitting a ‘Reflective Garden’ in the school was dedicated to her memory.
“We will never forget Michelle and the legacy she has left behind. She is an example of how to live, how to be kind, how to be authentic, how to care and how to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís,” said Principal Liam McGill.
Kaitlyn O’Connell, who received the Coláiste Gleann Lí Michelle Flannery School Ethos Award, pictured with Student of the Year Peter Duggan, Michelle’s family, Principal Liam McGill and teaching staff in the garden dedicated to Michelle. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michelle Flannery’s family in the garden dedicated to her memory at Coláiste Gleann Lí. Included are Cian O’Sullivan with Jack Delaney, Hughie Flannery, Will Delaney, Maeve Flannery with Sadie Delaney, Fidelma Flannery with Róise Delaney. Photo by Dermot Crean
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