AFTER ALL THOSE YEARS

I think friendship is undefinable but it is  definitely a thing of beauty and a gift to be treasured. It is evident that St Patrick's girls certainly know the value of friendship because they just keep reconnecting with their school friends and the years always seem to melt away.

Some wise words from Charlie Brown

I have had news of another recent get together.  On 5th June 2019, a sizable number turned up at Bally Haly on Logy Bay Road.  This group of friends had graduated from St Patrick's in the late 1950s and early 1960s.  From all reports, it is apparent that a wonderful time was had by all.  We are delighted that Betty Simms and Pat Hurley McDonald have very kindly sent along some pictures of the happy gathering.

Thank you, Pat and Betty, for the pictures and the information.  I don't know if it is true, but I heard a little whisper that there is a BIG 60th reunion in the pipeline for next year.  If you graduated from St Patrick's in 1960, keep your eyes and ears open for news of a reunion.  Be sure to make a big effort to attend - even if you have to trek from far off places like Alberta, Florida, Wales, or anywhere else on planet earth!  If that reunion materializes, it will be well worth attending.

Still close friends

Catching up on the news

Still smiling and looking great!

So great to see you!

Some serious chatting going down here!

Pat and Jackie share some news

I'd rather chat than eat!

Well, Hello!

THE YEARS ROLLED AWAY

Christine Butler has sent us news of their 41 year class reunion,  held on 9th June 2019.

The Friends

One very talented classmate and friend, Janice Fagan, wrote a touching poem for the occasion.

'Friendship' summed up beautifully by Janice

Christine said: "The Big Day was awesome!  We had a great reunion!"

Christine, thank you for sharing this wonderful celebration of enduring friendship.  Please keep us up to date with any news of yourself and your classmates and school friends.  

Keeping St Patrick's people in touch is magic so let's do our best to help the magic continue!  As Janice said: 

"Our lives may have led us in different directions

But ST PATRICK'S will always remain our connection."

40th REUNION, HOLY HEART OF MARY GRADUATES,1979

Holy Heart Yearbook, 1979

Paula Cowan-vineham has sent us an important notice for all St Patrick's Girls who graduated from Holy Heart of Mary in 1979.

The Old School Crest

There is a 40th Reunion coming up on 3rd - 5th August. Tickets are now on sale. For tickets and more information go to eventbrite.

Did you wear them in 1979?

It promises to be a great time so don't miss out and be sure to tell your friends who graduated with you.

Have a wonderful reunion ladies!

BEAUMONT HAMEL, SOMME

Cap with original Badge, in Museum in Ypres

Sir Douglas Haig, Lieutenant General in command of the Corps, wrote a letter to the Government of Newfoundland expressing his appreciation of the Regiment's splendid courage and determination on 1st July 1916.  Here is part of what he wrote.

"That Battalion covered itself with glory on July 1st by the magnificent way in which it carried out the attack entrusted to it.  It went forward to the attack when two other attacks on that same part of the line had failed, and by its behaviour on that occasion it showed itself worthy of the highest traditions of the British Race, and proved itself to be a fit representative of the population of the oldest British Colony.  When the order to attack was given every man moved forward to his appointed objective in his appointed place as if on parade.  There were no waverers, no stragglers, and not a man looked back.  It was a magnificent display of trained and disciplined valour, and its assault only failed of success because dead men can advance no farther."  

"Better than the Best"