Holy Well National School, Carrigaline, welcomes Bishop Fintan

Holy Well National School, Carrigaline, welcomes Bishop Fintan

Bishop Fintan was warmly welcomed at Holy Well National School middle and senior school buildings by Principal Mr Aidan Crowley, BOM Chairperson, Mr. Diarmaid Cogan, priests from Carrigaline Parish, staff members as well as parent and pupil representatives. He met with pupils in both buildings and shared in a liturgy at both assemblies during which pupils sang and joined him in prayer. Following Bishop Fintan’s lead, all pupils learned and joined with him in saying a meaningful prayer with actions.  

Pupils engaged in a Q&A session with Bishop Fintan in which they gained an insight into both his life and ministry as Bishop of Cork & Ross. Bishop Fintan thanked the pupils for their kind welcome and rewarded them with a homework pass which was well received.

Bishop Fintan's addresses the school community during a visit to Holy Well National School.Bishop Fintan's addresses the school community during a visit to Holy Well National School.

This was followed by a walk-through of the school where he met and chatted with pupils. inally, refreshments were served in the staffroom which allowed Bishop Fintan to meet and engage with school staff.  

Holy Well Catholic Co-Educational National School opened in 2020 following the amalgamation of St. John’s Girls School and Scoil Mhuire Lourdes Boys School. Over 800 children are currently enrolled, and a new school building is in design.

[Photos: Adrian O'Herlihy]

Bishop Fintan is welcomed to Holy Well National School in Carrigaline.Bishop Fintan is welcomed to Holy Well National School in Carrigaline.

Bishop Fintan leads the prayer at the school.Bishop Fintan leads the prayer at the school.

Bishop Fintan chats with a class at Holy Weel school in Carrigaline.Bishop Fintan chats with a class at Holy Weel school in Carrigaline.