The Class of 1998 from Moyne Community College at their 25-year reunion in The Breffni Arms Hotel last Saturday night. Back (from left): Conor Barry, David McCrann, Paul Gillooley, Graham McCreery, Glenn Farrelly, Desmond Beirne, Darragh Cartwright, Brean Kane, Colin Greaney, Declan Reilly, Francis McNally, Ciaran Campbell, Niall Brady, Andrew Mulligan, Paul Murtagh, Vincent Dervan, Kevin Mollaghan and Garrett Durkin; third row, Liam Faughnan, Fr Declan Shannon, Claire Faughnan, Orla McNally, Cardoline Boyle, Patricia Corrigan, Claire O’Reilly, Aine Mulligan, Collette Vance, Lorna McNerney, Geraldine Mulligan, Patricia Brady, Helen Denneny, Sinead Flood, Maura Gray, Ann Marie Geraty, Deirdre Kellegher, Catherine McNerney, Claire Farrell, Denise Keenan and Kay Curran; second row (seated) Pat Redahan, Martina Brady, Sinead Manning, Theresa McSeain, Caroline Gray, Louise Conboy, Louise McEntire, Laura Doherty, Annette Geoghegan, Claire McLoughlin, Patrice Bohan, Martina Conboy, Sharon Mulligan, Marise Kiernan and Caroline Gray; front, Fergus Gorman, Niall McGlade, JP Kelleher, Matt Foster, Kieran O’Reilly and Orla O’Neill.PHOTO: MATT NOLAN

Moyne CS Reunion - Class of 1998

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The spirit of camaraderie and warm nostagia reverberated through the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arvagh, last Saturday night as the Class of 1998 gathered for a heartwarming reunion. The event brought together 69 former classmates who embarked on a journey down memory lane, reminiscing about their school days and sharing stories about how the paths their lives have taken over the past 25 years.

Founded in 1973, Moyne CS holds a special place in the hearts of its alumni. Born from the fusion of the Latin School in Moyne and Ballinamuck Vocational School, the institution became one of the country’s pioneering community schools. It proudly carried forward the legacy and traditions of its two predecessor schools.

The reunion festivities commenced on a heartfelt note with past pupils attending a special mass at the Sacred Heart Church in Arva. The mass, presided over by Fr Declan Shannon, former chaplain at Moyne Community College, and assisted by Fr Oliver O’Reilly, served as a poignant remembrance for deceased classmates Sean Mulligan from Crott, Moyne; Martin McKiernan from Aughagreagh, Colmcille; Bernice Treacy (Nee Martin) from Corrinagh, Moyne; and Enda Walsh from Cordownan, Arvagh.

A highlight of the event was the presence of former teaching staff who played a pivotal role in shaping the education and lives of the class of 1998. Among them were Liam Faughnan, the principal of Moyne Community School, as well as teachers Sean Barry and Pat Redahan, accompanied by school secretary Bridie Mulligan. Their dedication and impact were warmly acknowledged.

The reunion of the Moyne Community School class of 1998 celebrated the enduring bonds forged within its walls. The event was a testament to the school’s legacy of fostering friendships, mutual respect, and a sense of community that continues to thrive.

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