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Hockey Club Race Night

Posted on January 24 2012 by Catherine Anne

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!

Loreto Union Day 2011

Posted on January 13 2012 by Catherine Anne

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 [...]

Neven Maguire Cookery Demo in 53

Posted on October 19 2011 by Fiona

[ December 7, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 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 [...]

Congratulations, Alison!

Posted on October 14 2010 by Catherine Anne

We are very proud to announce that the new President of the LPPU is our own Alison Byrne (Class of ’85).
Alison takes over the reins from Oisine Hemeryk (Loreto Dalkey). For many years, Alison has been a hardworking member of the LPPU, and it’s great to see her get the recognition she deserves. [...]

Green Golfers?

Posted on March 1 2010 by Catherine Anne

[ April 30, 2010; ] If you’re a golfer, you might consider participating in the LPPU Golf Outing, on

Friday, April 30th, at the Hermitage Golf Club, Lucan.

Time Sheet opens Thursday, 8th April.

Open to all Loreto Past Pupils.

Prizes :
1st prize, presented by this year’s Captain, Mary O’Gorman (Loreto Beaufort),
2nd prize,  Best Gross,
3rd prize,
4th Prize,
1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class (Three classes)
Nearest [...]

Loreto Union Christmas Lunch 2009

Posted on February 7 2010 by Fiona

The Loreto Past Pupils’ Union held their Annual Christmas Lunch in the Shelbourne Hotel on Saturday 5 December. In excess of 150 attended, many of whom had travelled long distances to meet again with friends. It was a joyful occcasion, evidenced by the buzz of greetings and chat.
Sr Ríonach represented our Provincial, Sr Teresa Mac [...]

Christmas Bag Packing & Carol Singing raises €5,500 for charity

Posted on February 7 2010 by Fiona

Inaugural bag-packing took place in M&S, Grafton Street on 4th Dec 2009. The Green and the LPPU Committee supplied the bag-packers. It was hard work but generated plenty of goodwill and interest in the work of the Union. €2500 was raised and we hope to repeat the event.
The annual Carol Singing took place on 10th [...]

Table Quiz! Pick Your Brains!

Posted on February 1 2010 by Fiona

[ March 9, 2010 8:00 pm to March 10, 2010 10:00 pm. ] If you fancy a fun night out, why not head along to The Goat Grill, Goatstown next Tuesday night (March 9th) at 8 p.m.  for a Table Quiz Fundraiser organised by the Loreto Past Pupils Union.  Tables of 4   -  €40.  Spot prizes throughout the night.  Ample parking available.

All proceeds go to the Loreto Charities.

For further information [...]

Union Event – Annual Retreat

Posted on February 1 2010 by Fiona

[ March 27, 2010; ] Annual Retreat in Dominican Friary, Tallaght on 27 March 2010.

For further information, contact  lppu@eircom.net

Union Event – Reunion Dinner for Past Pupils of Loreto Schools

Posted on February 1 2010 by Fiona

[ February 20, 2010 8:00 pm to February 21, 2010 5:00 am. ] Inviting all Loreto schools.
Reunion Dinner for past pupils all Loreto Schools in Royal Yacht Club Dun Laoghaire on 20 Feb.

This is a wonderful way of spending time in the company of women you spent your school year with.
Organise your own tables to seat any number together from 4 to 10 persons.

We would be [...]

About Loreto Past Pupils’ Union

Posted on November 7 2009 by Fiona

The LPPU is the umbrella organisation of past pupils from all Loreto schools. Only a small number of Loreto schools have their own past pupils’ association like ourselves, and while we were set up to support Loreto on the Green Past Pupils, another of our aims is to support the social and fundraising activities of the [...]