The nominators all spoke glowingly about the Retirees and all wished each any one a very healthy & happy retirement. A common theme throughout all the speeches was the importance of supporting each other and how NAPD provided an important conduit for that to happen.
The Retirees honoured included;
- Frank McKenna
- Dorothy Hughes
- Anne Foley
- Tony Slattery
- Seamus Murphy
- John J Haugh (in absentia)
- Kathleen Hession (in absentia)
Each retiree was presented with a small gift from NAPD President, and Region 5 member, Cathnia O Muircheartaigh.
After the speeches by both the Retirees and Nominators, NAPD heard from Guest Speaker Dr. David Carey, Consulting Psychologist. David was employed for many years as the Coordinator of Special Education and Programme Development at the Froebel College of Education, one of Ireland’s five primary teacher-training colleges. He has recently decided to pursue his primary interests, the private practice of psychology and writing books. He is a psychologist with 25 years experience in both clinical and educational settings. David's dulcet tones can be heard regularly on Newstalk as a guest on the Moncreiff Show!
David spoke very eloquently about the transition from working life to retirement and had advice abound for our retirees! David also spoke to the 30 guests present about the power that we have as educators to change, save and shape the lives of the young people in our care. David was a pleasure to listen to and delivered a truly uplifting and thought provoking speech to R5 members.
The evening then moved to Rinuccini's Restaurant, Kilkenny for a lovely meal.
Our next meeting will be held in Langton's Kilkenny on March 9th at 3pm. Full details to follow.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Rachel O' Connor, Chairperson.
