Evergreen Concert – Tonight – Tickets still available!
The Green Past Pupils will present An Evergreen Concert on Friday 27th April, 2012 at 8.00 pm in the School Concert Hall. All proceeds from the night will go towards the Irish Cancer Society's Action Breast Cancer Programme.
Tickets cost €20, and will include a glass of wine & nibbles at the interval.
We have put together a ... Flora Women’s Mini Marathon
Yet again, GPPA members will be taking to the streets in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on the 4th June!
As we did last year, we’ll be sending on all monies raised to The Crumlin Adult Education Centre, run by Sr. Brede Quirke. Last year, we were delighted to send her €500. Hopefully we can match ... 50 Year Reunion for the Class of ’62!
A celebration of the Class of '62 50 year reunion will take place on Saturday, 12th May in the Berkeley Court Hotel, Ballsbridge.
For further details, please contact -
Mags (O'Neill) Lane 086-3402693
Anto (Kavanagh) Sheeran 086 3402693 Class of ’72 Reunion!
SAVE THE DATE!!
Class of 1972 REUNION
The 40th reunion of this class will take place on :
Friday 27th April at 7pm in:
RESIDENCE, 41 St Stephen's Green (same side as the school)
Tickets €50 (more details to follow).
We are missing contact details for the following people and any help you could give in tracking them down would be ... Hockey Club Race Night
The Loreto Hockey Club will be having a Fundraiser Race Night on Saturday, 28th January 2012 at 8 p.m., in The Goat Grill, Goatstown. All funds will go towards building a new clubhouse. All welcome!
Mass for Deceased Past Pupils – 22nd January
A Mass for deceased past pupils will be held on Sunday, 22nd of January 2012 at 3 p.m. in the school. Past pupils who have died within the last year will be given particular mention at the Mass. If you would like to add a past pupil's name, please contact us at greenpastpupils@gmail.com
The Mass will be followed by the AGM, and ... Green Past Pupils AGM
The AGM will take place on Sunday, 22nd. January at 4 p.m.
It will follow the Mass for Deceased Past Pupils which will begin at 3 p.m.
The agenda is as follows :
Secretary's Report,
Treasurer's Report,
President's Report,
Principal's Update,
Motions,
A.O.B.
We look forward to seeing you there! Verdi 53 Christmas Carolling
Verdi 53 took to the streets on Thursday, 15th December to raise money for the Loreto Union charity fund.
We stood outside Marks and Spencers on Grafton Street from 6 until 8, and in that time raised over €1000. Afterwards we took over the snug in The Chatham Brasserie, where the management looked after us royally. ... Verdi 53 Rehearsal Dates
The following are the Verdi 53 rehearsal dates in the lead up to the Green Past Pupils' Concert.
Rehearsal Dates
January 16th & 30th
February 6th & 20th
March 5th, 12th & 26th
April 16th, 23rd & Wednesday 25th
Loreto Union Day 2011
Loreto Union Day 2011 was held in Loreto Abbey, Dalkey.
The day's proceedings began with Mass, at which the Green Past Pupils' choir, Verdi 53, was invited to sing. Loreto past pupils from all over Ireland attended, and enjoyed a wonderful harp recital afterwards. Teas and coffees were served, and there was a great opportunity to catch up with ...
Kindergarten Playhouse
Many thanks to Una Kavanagh (Blair) who sent on this image which will bring back many Kindergarten memories.
The story goes that Sister Hildegarde spotted the "Weather House" on the Gypsum Lorry at the St. Patrick's Day Parade, sometime in the very late '50s or very early '60s and asked Úna's father if the school could have it ...
Drop-In Day a Great Success!
On Saturday, 3rd December, the school was open to Green Past Pupils and friends to drop in for tea, coffee, mince pies and a little Christmas spirit. Many Green Past Pupils took up the invitation, and brought with them gifts for under the Christmas Tree, all of which were delivered to Sr. Bernadette to distribute ...
Verdi 53 Christmas Carols
Verdi 53 will be Christmas Carolling on Grafton Street from 6 to 8p.m. on Thursday, 15th December.
If you're in the area, why not drop by!
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Loreto Union Charities.
Family to Family Drop-In Day, Saturday, 3rd. Dec.
We have been in touch with some of the Loreto sisters living and working in the community, who are aware of families who are struggling.
In response to this, The G.P.P.A. has started a new initiative, Family to Family. It is hoped that this will provide opportunities to help families in need in a practical way.
Why ... Memorial Mass
Memorial Mass for the late Jackie O' Donohoe (nee Sweeney - Class of 1972, Died June 20, 2011)
in Loreto College, St. Stephen's Green
on Saturday 19 November at 11 am, followed by refreshments
ALL WELCOME
Further enquiries: Mairead Byrne, 087 827 6897 or maireadbyrne@mac.com
Neven Maguire Cookery Demo in 53
Neven Magine Cookery Demo and Christmas Fair.
Loreto Past Pupils Association welcomes you to a special Christmas Cookery Demonstration and Christmas Fair in Loreto College St. Stephen's Green on Wednesday 7th December 2011.
Doors opening for early Christmas Shopping @ 7pm.
Neven starts cooking at 8pm SHARP.
Tickets include Raffle and Wine Reception.
Advance purchase only. Please send cheque or ... Relax and Unwind!
As part of the fundraising programme for the restoration of University Church, Stephen's Green, Jenny Porter (Class of '83 ) will be giving a Piano Recital in the church on Friday, September, 2nd. at 8 p.m. Tickets are €10 and will be available at the door.
If you fancy an opportunity to chill out at the end ... Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Former Loreto Student?
The Parents’ Association recently commissioned two limited edition photographs of the Loreto on the Green front door, which are available for sale at €50 each.
Photographer Fionán O’Connell has kindly given his services free of charge for this worthy cause and aside from production costs all proceeds will go to the Marc Owen's Medical Fund.
Marc ... GPPA Mini Marathon Fundraiser Appeal!!
On the Bank Holiday Monday next, June 6th, on behalf of the GPPA, Catherine-Anne will be taking part in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon to raise funds for the Loreto-based Crumlin Adult Education Centre.
The Centre was established to meet the needs of the local community, especially women, through the provision of opportunities for human growth ... Verdi 53 to sing at Union Day Mass
The Green Past Pupils Choir, Verdi 53, has been invited to sing at the Loreto Past Pupils' Union Day Mass.
To be held in Loreto Dalkey on Sunday, 22nd May at 2.30pm. After the Mass there will be a musical concert, followed by refreshments and chat.
All past pupils from any Loreto school are welcome to attend.
