T OWN TALK Retirements at St. Brendan’s College

Geraldine Cunningham, following many years in the UK, was a valued member of the administration staff for the past nine years, joining the staff at the school in 2014 and contributing greatly to the organisation of Transition Year. Michael Leahy began his career as a teacher of Accounting and Business Studies at St. Brendan’s in 1983. Over a 40-year period he has contribut- ed hugely to the culture and education on offer at the school. Whether in his role as the head of the business department, a selector with the senior footballers, as an advocate for students in his role as year head or ensuring the visual heritage on the walls of the school through his curation of the College archive, Mike has been 110% invested in St. Brendan’s College.

End of an era as Cathleen Collins’ retires from Ross Café

This week marked Cathleen Collins’ retirement from the Ross Café.

The café is operated by Kerry Mental Health Association at the former Ross Products factory on the Lewis Road. The café first opened in 2016 and since then Cathleen has been the driving force in its expansion to cater for the growing number of customers at the Ross Café who enjoy the opportunity to take some time out and relax in good company. The Chairman of Kerry Mental Health Association, Pat O’Brien, thanked Cathleen for her years of dedication to the organisation and more importantly to the customers. In presenting her with a gift on behalf of the Board and Staff, Pat wished Cathleen a long and happy retirement.

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