IN PICTURES: Retirement party for St Joseph's Boys School's fab four at Everglades Hotel in Derry

By Brendan McDaid

Published 25th Jun 2024, 10:55 BST

Updated 26th Jun 2024, 17:14 BST

St Joseph’s Boys School staff and relatives gathered at the Everglades Hotel recently to say a fond farewell to retiring legends Mr. Paul Kealey, Vice Principal, Ms. Caroline Barnett, Head of Careers, Mrs. Margaret Ross, Head of Music and Mr. Terry O'Brien, Head of Business Studies.

Pictures by Jim McCafferty Photography.

ST. JOSEPH'S RETIREMENTS. . . . .Mrs. Ciara Deane, principal and Mrs. Fiona Harrigan (both centre) making presentations to St. Joseph's Boys School teachers who are stepping down this year after over 30 years each of service to the School. At front is. Mr. Paul Kealey, Vice Principal and Mr. Terry O'Brien, and back Ms. Caroline Barnett and Mrs. Margaret Ross. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

1. ST. JOSEPH'S RETIREMENTS. . . . .Mrs. Ciara Deane, principal and Mrs. Fiona Harrigan (both centre) making presentations to St. Joseph's Boys School teachers who are stepping down this year after over 30 years each of service to the School. At front is. Mr. Paul Kealey, Vice Principal and Mr. Terry O'Brien, and back Ms. Caroline Barnett and Mrs. Margaret Ross. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

ST. JOSEPH'S RETIREMENTS. . . . .Mrs. Ciara Deane, principal and Mrs. Fiona Harrigan (both centre) making presentations to St. Joseph's Boys School teachers who are stepping down this year after over 30 years each of service to the School. At front is. Mr. Paul Kealey, Vice Principal and Mr. Terry O'Brien, and back Ms. Caroline Barnett and Mrs. Margaret Ross. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

Mr. Paul Kealey, retiring vice princiipal, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with his wife, daughter and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry.

2. Mr. Paul Kealey, retiring vice princiipal, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with his wife, daughter and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry.

Mr. Paul Kealey, retiring vice princiipal, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with his wife, daughter and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

Mrs. Margaret Ross, retiring teacher, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with her husbanad James and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

3. Mrs. Margaret Ross, retiring teacher, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with her husbanad James and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mrs. Margaret Ross, retiring teacher, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with her husbanad James and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

Mr. Terry O'Brien, retiring teacher, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with his wife and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

4. Mr. Terry O'Brien, retiring teacher, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with his wife and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mr. Terry O'Brien, retiring teacher, St. Joseph's Boys School pictured with his wife and family at Friday's retirement function in the Everglades Hotel, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

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