Generations of students who were educated at Mary Immaculate Secondary School in Lisdoonvarna will return to their alma mater next week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the school.
The secondary school, which was founded in 1949 by the Sisters of Mercy, will host a reunion celebration on Saturday, November 2, with a packed day of activities set to take place.
Events will begin with a mass at Corpus Christi Church in Lisdoonvarna from 2pm, to commemorate the school’s rich history and celebrate the local community.
People are also invited to gather at the school for light refreshments and to reconnect with old friends. Former students can also visit their old classrooms by taking a guided tour of the school, hosted by a current student.
The celebrations will culminate with a dinner dance at the Falls Hotel in Ennistymon beginning at 6pm.
Mary Immaculate Secondary School has been a beacon of education in the Burren region for generations. From its beginnings in Tivoli House to becoming one of the first co-educational voluntary secondary schools in Ireland, the school has helped shape generations of students.
For more information and tickets for the dinner dance visit Eventbrite or maryimmaculate.ie. Tickets are also available from the school reception and in the local shops such as Jordan’s Mace in Lisdoonvarna, the Ballyvaughan Service Station and Howley’s Shop in Kilfenora.
Andrew Hamilton is a journalist, investigative reporter and blogger who has been working in the media in Ireland for the past 20 years. His areas of special interest include the environment, mental health and politics.