Robbie Gallagher (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would like the House to join me in wishing the Holy Family School, Cootehill, a very special 50th birthday, which it celebrates today. Celebrations are kicking off around now, at 11 o'clock. The Holy Family School is a special school for children aged between four and 18 years and its origins date back to 1966 in Carrickmacross. It then moved to Cootehill in 1973. The Minister for Education, Deputy Foley, was there last year opening the brand-new, state-of-the-art facility - and it really is state-of-the-art. The school caters currently for about 182 children, so it is very successful. I congratulate Rachel Moynagh, the principal, and the entire team at Holy Family School on the professionalism and warmth they bring to the school. When that care is combined with the pupils who attend, you have a very special place. I have visited it on a number of occasions and have always come out of it feeling its very warm glow. It is a very special place and it has a very special birthday today. I am sure they will have a fantastic day and I am sure all Senators will join me in wishing the school a very happy and special 50th birthday and many more years of success.