Shocking to think it but, it’s been 25 years since we left St. Laurence’s!!

No doubt lots has happened in the meantime but, to celebrate this great occasion, there will be a 25^th Year Re-union on Friday, September 5^th at 8.30pm, in the Druid’s Chair in Killiney. It will be a great chance to catch up for a few drinks, some grub and some great 80’s music!!

Last year’s re-union (a rehearsal for this year’s 25^th) was great fun and was attended by a bunch of our old classmates. Attendees included – Jackie Mason, Pamela Forde, Michael Carroll, Mark Black, Ronan Kelly, Simon Holmes, Brian Meaghar, Gina Maher, Nigel Brennan, Martina Lowe, Bridget Whelan, David Scully, Paul Kirwan, Peter Crowley, David Foran, Derval Hooper, Stephen Flynn, Ciaran MacGiolla Riogh, Lorraine Quigley and Stephen Brock, who were joined by teachers Aileen Aherne, P.J.Carty, Bro. Jim, Ted Doherty, Patrick Glennane, Michael Heaney, Bro. Gerry, Anne McNamara, Seamus Moran, Gerry Murtagh, Fr. Neville, Madeleine O’Shea and Bro. Fred.

You can see photos of the event on the St. Laurence’s past pupil pages at -http://www.stlaurencecollege.com/ppuclasses/reunion831.html

This year’s re-union should be a great night with lots to catch up on. Michael Carroll has set up a website for the occasion which can be found at – http://www.iol.ie/~carrollm/classof83. Take a look!

To cover the cost of the dj and food on the night we unfortunately have to charge €20 per head for attendance. Anything left over will go on drinks for everyone on the night so you can consider it well spent.

You’re also welcome, but not obliged, to bring your partner.

We’d like to get numbers as far ahead in advance please, so to reserve your place at the party, please can you drop me a line as soon as possible and also send your cheque for €20 by post to – Simon Holmes, 78 St. Gabriels, Cabinteely, Dublin 18

The organisers of the re-union - Jackie Mason, Ronan Kelly, Deirdre Moore, Michael Carroll, Bridget Whelan and myself - all look forward to seeing you on September 5^th at the Druids and will be in touch with updates on the event between now and then. Please book early and be sure to let any other past pupils you are in touch with know all about it, as we don’t have email for everyone.

A few people we haven’t been able to track down are: Kevin Breslin, William Kells, Jesse Stedman, Jerry McCrohan, Willam Murphy, Philip Newton and  Gerard O’Neill.

If you have any knowledge of  their whereabouts or how to contact them please let get in touch and let us know.

Thanks and look forward to see you in September!