01-06-2025
Current and former students join together to celebrate Wexford school's milestone jubilee
The school was officially opened on September 25 in 1975 by the then Tánaiste Brendan Corish. This was a significant event as it marked the amalgamation of female and male students for the first time.
Many members of the community attended to celebrate the occasion, including Bishop Ger Nash, Cllr Barbara- Anne Murphy, and FCJ Secondary School principal Brendan Daly.
Two former as well as the current principal, gave speeches as they reflected over how far the school has come over the years.
Michael Dee spoke about how surprisingly seamless the entire process had been when opening the school, while James Roberts took great pride in leading the school to become more involved in the Rackard League and getting more funding for class equipment.
Current principal Tomás Moriarty, who has been at the helm since 2019, spoke about how special working in the school has been, despite the obstacles created by Covid-19 soon after he took on the role.
"From my first visit, to meet James Roberts and the children, it was clear that OLOL NS was a special place. Walking in through the gates, I remember that the school grounds were sparkling in the early Summer sun and from the first meeting with the children and staff I was made feel welcome,' he said.
A special mass also took place on the day, as well as refreshments, with music proudly provided by students on their instruments.
