Principal of Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry, Ms Angela Cahill, has announced her retirement, following 17 years of service to the school. Ms Cahill had a great impact on the school and its pupils, and the school says her presence will be missed greatly. READ MORE: Tipperary pub to continue selling €5 Guinness despite Diageo price increases In a touching tribute to Ms Cahill’s time in the school, Paul McGrath, PRO for the Presentation, wrote of the impact Ms Cahill had during her tenure as principal. He wrote: “Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry recently marked the retirement of its principal, Ms Angela Cahill, following 17 years of dedicated service to the school community. “Ms Cahill first arrived at the school in 2007 as deputy principal under Presentation Ballingarry’s first lay Principal, Mr Tom Fennessy, before shortly afterwards being appointed principal — a role she has held with distinction ever since. As she steps away, she leaves behind a lasting legacy of leadership, care and strong community spirit. “Reflecting on her time in Ballingarry, Ms Cahill noted that while milestone events such as graduations, First Year Masses and sporting successes stand out, her greatest pride has always come from the small, everyday moment. “She stressed that students showing kindness, expressing gratitude to their teachers and the school community coming together during challenging times, particularly during Covid were especially memorable. “She also spoke of her pride in the confidence students develop during their years in the school, describing it as deeply rewarding to see young people believe in themselves and succeed. “Throughout her tenure, Ms Cahill has guided the school through significant change in the education system. While change has always been part of education, she said it’s been happening much faster in recent years, with far less time to adjust. “She explained that the school’s approach has always been to move ‘slow and steady’, introducing
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