On Monday 21st December 2020, we gathered as a school community in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilnavart to acknowledge the huge contribution Master McGowan made, as principal for 26 years, in St. Mogue’s National School, Currin.
It was a lovely occasion to thank Brendan for his dedication and leadership and to wish him good health and happiness in his retirement. Due to Covid restrictions our numbers at the mass were limited but everyone was able to join us on Facebook live for this special occasion. There were presentations on behalf of the staff, the Parents’ Association and the Board of Management. It was particularly nice that Brendan’s parents, Mairtín and Betty, were in attendance along with his wife Karen and children. Mairtín and Betty were both teachers in Currin and the McGowan family have over one hundred years of teaching service in Currin between them! Our sincere thanks to Fr. Seán for a really lovely ceremony.
Pictured above is Master Brendan McGowan following his retirement mass and presentations in St. Patrick’s Church, Kilnavart. Brendan is pictured with his wife Karen, and deputy principal Mrs. Evelyn McManus.