01/10/2024
The final chapter of Scoil Mhuire came to a close today as long serving teacher and Principal Seosaimhín Uí Dhomhnalláin retired after a 45 year working career.
Seosaimhín arrived in Scoil Mhuire in 1982 as a young Gaeilge and Career Guidance teacher and ever since, she has been unwavering in commitment to the success of the school. As Principal since 2002, she diligently carried the baton of the Mercy Sisters and viewed Scoil Mhuire as so much more than bricks and mortar, but as a place where the values of Catherine McCauley would be championed and woven into the very fabric of the school.
Over the years her commitment to excellence shaped Scoil Mhuire. She fostered a sense of belonging in the students who were encouraged to strive for their best, dream high and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Her support of students during their successes and encouragement during struggles, extended beyond the classroom and will be lovingly remembered.
In her final speech today Seosaimhín paid tribute to the Scoil Mhuire family who were the backdrop to happy times and great support in difficult times. She thanked staff members for sharing her journey and remembered dearly departed staff with fondness. Students were praised as 'the beating heart of our school' and admired for their 'ambition and commitment, their capacity to look out for one another and care for the less fortunate in society'. Gratitude was extended to parents for their' wonderful suppport and the local community for embracing and supporting our school'. She wished a long and happy retirement to Mary Lyons, CBS Principal, as she too bade farewell to a long teaching career today. Finally Seosaimhín wished Ennistymon Community School every success and rich fulfilment into the future.
A true measure of any leader is centred in the success of the school. We are most grateful to you Seosaimhín for your leadership, tenacity and the countless hours you dedicated to making Scoil Mhuire a better place. It was a very busy life, nurturing Scoil Mhuire and moulding a community of students. Thank you for the gift of yourself to Scoil Mhuire, your energy, enthusiasm, seeds of wisdom and inspiration and for passing on the highest standards. Your impact and contribution to girls' education in Ennistymon will not be forgotten.
On behalf of staff, parents and the community we wish you every blessing and hope you now get the time to pause, enjoy your family and the beauty of time itself. Rath Dé ort. Gabhaimid buíochas ó chroí leat. Go mbainfidh tú sult, sláinte agus sonas as an saol nua atá romhat. Ní bheidh do leithéid arís ann.