We had a lovely morning recently celebrating the official opening of our school library. Mrs. Vera Cleary, wife of Mr. Patrick Cleary, the late Deputy Principal of St. Fachtna’s De La Salle, cut the purple ribbon to mark this special occasion. The library has made its home in a fabulous, open, bright, and comfortable space overlooking the canteen and central area. It has recently been updated with an online cataloguing system, and we now have over 2000 fiction and reference books in stock. The library is a much-welcome addition. It is a home for lovers of books and reading – a fantastic hangout to read, browse, chat, and relax.
The library opening was honoured with presentations of books by local authors. SCS teacher Mr. Cormac Levis presented two books on traditional boats of Ireland, one he wrote himself and one for which he was a contributing author. Skibbereen and District Historical Society’s William Casey and Philip O’Regan presented a selection of historical Journals to the library.
The library is open every lunchtime, and students can borrow and return books using our online cataloguing system. Our dedicated student librarians run the lunchtime library, and we wish to acknowledge and commend their dedication, commitment and spirit in leading this exciting new venture for our school.
Student Librarians, Mrs. Vera Cleary, Dan Cleary (President St Fachtna’s De La Salle PPU), Gerard O'Brien and Vincent O'Neill (St Fachtna's PPU), Bridget 0'Driscoll and Anne Crossey (Parents' Association), Principal Anton O'Mahony, teacher Ms. Evelyn Collins
Mr. Dan Cleary and Mrs. Vera Cleary
Plaque unveiled in honour of Mr. Patrick Cleary
Student librarians
Mr. Cormac Levis, SCS teacher and author, presenting books to the library
Skibbereen Historical Society’s William Casey & history teachers, Mr. PJ Fitzgerald, Ms. Michelle O’Brien, Mr. Colman O’Driscoll, and Mr. Pat Joe Whooley