CBS Primary bids adieu to stalwarts

EMOTIONS were running high at CBS Primary School in Tralee last week as staff and pupils said goodbye to two of the most beloved parts of school life.

Deputy Principal Pat Costello and school Lollipop Lady Catherine Dolan, both shining stars in their roles, were honoured last week for their long and dedicated service to the school .

“We are all so sorry to see Catherine retire, she is and always has been a treasured part of our school,” read a touching post on the CBS Primary Tralee Facebook page on Thursday.

“Always smiling and ready for a chat - she has been adored by all all the children whose lives she touched,” the post continued.

Catherine’s contribution to the school was celebrated in a school wide ceremony on Thursday morning - a ceremony in which Mayor of Tralee, Norma Foley, spoke highly of Catherine and her work.

With emotions already at a peak, Friday then brought the end of the 40 year era of Deputy Principal Pat Costello’s (pictured below) stay in the school.

“His contribution to our school has been immense to say the least. He has touched so many lives during his time here,” read another emotional post on the schools Facebook.

““His calm, friendly, confident, supportive manner and his exceptional teaching ability will be remembered for a long time yet - you cannot retire from greatness,” it finished.

Deputy Principal Pat Costello retires after over 40 years service with the school.