Newbridge College alumni gather for lunch

THE Newbridge College Union Alumni & Friends Annual Lunch was marked by a host of remarkable guest speakers that took place recently at the Keadeen Hotel.

MC Jon Slattery started proceedings, and president Morgan O’Callaghan welcomed the attendees and guests, reflecting on the union whilst highlighting the importance of the lunch.

The support of the union is important in keeping the Newbridge College Alumni community together.

Newbridge College past pupil Guest speakers were former Irish rugby player Jamie Heaslip, singer/songwriter Lea Heart and paralympic equestrian Helen Kearney who discussed their remarkable careers, and life journeys, and talked about their time attending Newbridge College in their own unique refreshing styles.

Past pupil Raphael Ryan of Newbridge Local History Group was presented with a gift from Newbridge Silverware in recognition of his two books O n the Banks of the Liffey – A history of Dominican College, Newbridge.

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