St. Patrick’s Student Council attends National Flag Ceremony

The Student Council Body from St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Castleisland who attended the National Flag Presentation Ceremony for Post -Primary Schools in Croke Park on Monday.  From left:  Paddy Flynn, Art O’Mahony, Darren O’Donovan, Ronnie Mallon, (front) and Ethan Reidy with Owen Hayes, teacher.
The Student Council Body from St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Castleisland who attended the National Flag Presentation Ceremony for Post -Primary Schools in Croke Park on Monday. From left: Paddy Flynn, Art O’Mahony, Darren O’Donovan, Ronnie Mallon, (front) and Ethan Reidy with Owen Hayes, teacher.

Members of the Student Council from St. Patrick’s Secondary School, Castleisland travelled to Croke Park on Monday, March 7th. to take part in the National Flag Presentation Ceremony which is part of the 1916 Clár Comórtha Céad Bliain Centenary Programme.
Five students and a teacher were invited to Croke Park for a special ceremony where they were presented with the National Flag and copies of the proclamation by members of the Defence Forces.
The ceremony included a special address from President Higgins and an actor portraying Thomas Francis Meagher gave a dramatic account of the story of his life.
A video was also shown which illustrated the peaceful message of the National Flag and the pride and affection felt by Irish people at home and abroad.
“This was a wonderful experience for the students and a great opportunity to be part of the historic commemoration of 1916. The National Flag that the school received will be raised in the school in the coming week as staff and students celebrate Proclamation Day,” said Principal, Denis O’Donovan.