A large crowd gathered recently to celebrate the Ballyheerin National School Centenary celebrations in Fanad.
Pupils from past and present rubbed shoulders with teachers from past and present to swap some terrific memories of the renowned school.
As well as celebrations in the school, people were treated to a boat trip across Mulroy Bay to remember how people had to travel to mass by boat before the bridge was built locally.
ALL PICTURES BY KIND PERMISSION OF MICHAEL DOHERTY.
The organising committee of the Ballyheerin National School centenary celebrations. celebraitons
Ballyheerin school–some of teachers past and present
Present staff of the school with Fr. Pat Mc Garvey.
The youngest boy and girl attending school at present,Caoimhe Gallagher and Shane Carr
The oldest person present who attended school Ellen Begley being presented with clock from Committee chairperson John Mc Dermott.
Locals and visitors attending event on boat trip remembering the days when people of the area had to cross the Mulroy to attend Mass before church was built in Ballyheerin.
The Griffin family with Johnny on left whose grandfather John built school.
People on the boat trip across Mulroy Bay
