22/05/2026
Today, the entire school community at Millstreet Community School gathered for a special whole-school assembly and guard of honour to bid farewell to our wonderful Principal, Pól Ó Síodhcháin, after eight years of outstanding service, leadership and dedication to our school.
Students and staff lined the corridors to show their appreciation and gratitude for everything Pól has done for MCS during his time here. It was a truly memorable and emotional occasion.
Heartfelt speeches were delivered by Michael O’Donoghue on behalf of the Student Council, Áine Murphy representing the Parents’ Council, Councillor Gobnait Moynihan on behalf of the Board of Management, and our Deputy Principal, Frances Moynihan. Each speaker paid tribute to Pól’s leadership, commitment, kindness and the enormous positive impact he has had on our school community over the past eight years.
Pól has been a fantastic principal, supporter of students and staff, and a driving force behind so many developments and successes in Millstreet Community School. He will be greatly missed by all of us, and no doubt he will miss the MCS community too.
We also said a fond farewell to our much-loved school support dog, Casey, who will continue the next chapter of the journey alongside Pól as they move to Bantry, where he takes up his new role as principal. They will be very lucky to have him.
From everyone in Millstreet Community School — thank you, Pól, for everything. We wish you every happiness and success in the future. 💙