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Papers: List of Papers 2002-04 |
The Coasting Trade Terry Conlan |
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Réalt na Mara N.S. - First 25 years |
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Skerries Historical Society commenced the Autumn season with an interesting talk given by Bernadette McKenna on Tuesday 9th. Sept., 2003. The town of Skerries began to expand with new housing estates being built from 1970 onwards, and the need for a new school was evident. In 1978 a small 35 pupil school, called Réalt na Mara, was set up in the older National Schools buildings on Dublin Road. After many meetings and much planning a new school building was officially opened on Thursday 20th. October, 1983. It was a much needed and welcome addition to the town. |
From the beginning parents and teachers were represented on all Boards of Management. Over the years fund-raising played a big part in establishing much needed equipment and extras. Gradually during the 25 years a state of the art school has emerged, thanks to the hard work of teachers, parents and pupils. The school now has over 400 pupils. Ms. McKenna had a large amount of lovely slides and the many teachers and past pupils present in the audience particularly enjoyed looking at these, bringing back memories of the past 25 years. |