Seventh heaven in Glangevlin
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Curravagh pupils posing for historic photographic with Bryan Dobson. Back (from left) Dorothy McGovern, school secretary, Tara Scott, principal; Cllr John Paul Feeley, Bryan Dobson, Cllr Damien Brady and Gillian Forde, teacher.PHOTOS: Sean McMahonImage 2 of 8
Peadar Hickey, Cailín Grothe and Eoghan O’Reilly being interviewed by Bryan Dobson.Image 3 of 8
Former RTE News Presenter, Bryan Dobson took time out in Curravagh NS last Friday to demonstrate the news presenting talents that made him a trusted household name for decades. Joining him for this special Six One News Bulletin were Peadar Hickey (left) and Cailín Grothe (right).Image 4 of 8
and Jackie McCulloch enjoyed chatting to the affable Bryan Dobson.Image 5 of 8
Jason McGovern, Joe McGovern, Luke McGinley and Kathleen Meehan provide some musical entertainment.Image 6 of 8
Tara Scott, principal; Gillian Forde, teacher; Bryan and Crea Dobson and Dorothy McGovern, school secretary.Image 7 of 8
Cllr John Paul Feeley, Hannah McGovern and Bryan and Crea Dobson.Image 8 of 8
Kathleen Rice chats to Bryan Dobson in Curravagh NS last Friday.Last Friday afternoon was a proud occasion for the community at Curravagh NS in Glangevlin, when former RTE News Presenter, Bryan Dobson, was on hand to raise the school's seventh Green Flag, watched closely by staff and parents and of course the excited pupils.
This feat was the culmination of two years of hard work by the pupils in the school and they were highly commended by the principal, Tara Scott, for their efforts.
The project was supported by Aine Boylan, Green Schools Co-ordinator with Cavan County Council, and the flag was awarded for 'Global Citizenship'. The journey taught pupils how to measure their global footprint, as well as education them around renewable and non-renewable energy and studying global goals.
Coleen, Owen and Peadar from fifth and sixth class read extracts from a poem, which outlined some of the activities undertaken to achieve their seventh green flag.
“We says thanks to Bryan for being with us here today – now he will raise the flag and we cannot wait to start all over again for flag number eight,” they recited.
Ms Scott thanked special guest Bryan Dobson for visiting them and performing the honours.
"For many years we welcomed Bryan into our homes on the TV and the radio and he was somebody we could always took up to and trust. Bryan is now retired and we wish him all the very best for a long and happy retirement. You are most welcome here in Glan anytime,” said Ms Scott.
In response, Mr Dobson said that it was a “wonderful occasion and a great celebration”.
“I have recently retired from RTE and one of my jobs there was interviewing people and I have not had an opportunity to interview anybody for a while. I was just wondering if I could interview some of the pupils,” he asked.
The retired broadcaster then proceeded to interview Coleen, Peadar and Owen.
“It is very hard to think of anything that does not come from planet earth – the food on our table, the clothes we wear. It is our home, the only place we have. You all have homes and you all know how important those homes are to you and you know that they are somewhere very special and somewhere you need to protect and take care of. What you are doing today, you are helping as pupils here in Curravagh, protect our home and planet earth,” said Mr Dobson.