Bawnmore National School, Claregalway will celebrate its 150 year anniversary in 2013 with two special events promising to be full of nostalgia and entertainment.
The celebrations begin on Saturday June 15 in the Claregalway Hotel at 8pm. The event will begin with performances from local musicians and dancers who are all current or past pupils of the school. This will be followed by finger food, a raffle, and a disco until late.
All profits raised from this event will be donated to Bawnmore school, intended for the purchase of laptops which will enable the school to continue to provide computer programming classes to the fifth and sixth class children.
Those attending will have the opportunity to meet with fellow parents, past pupils, and local people in a relaxed and friendly environment and to experience the local musical talent.
The tickets for the event are priced at €15 and will be sold door to door over the next week around the school catchment area. Alternatively, tickets will also be available from Mary Duffy at 087 9505183 or Valerie Conway at 086 3207202.
The celebrations will continue on Friday June 21 with mass at 11am in the school followed by food, music, and more entertainment. The children have been busy preparing for this day and are looking forward to showcasing their talents to the people of the locality.
In order to cater for people on the day, it is recommended to phone Bawnmore school on 091 798600 to confirm attendance.
