The Green Past Pupils Association welcomes all Loreto on the Green graduates as members.

Our aim is to foster and develop links between Past Pupils of Loreto on the Green and to support the Loreto Union in its causes.

We run a variety of activities each year to include an annual “At Home” quiz, a “drop in day” in December, a Mass for deceased Past Pupils, carol singing on Grafton Street not to mention our ever growing Past Pupils Choir Verdi 53 which has gone from strength to strength.

Earlier this year, I was delighted to succeed our immediate Past President Catherine Anne Dooley as President.

Catherine Anne’s contribution to the GPPA as President over the last seven years is immeasurable– the ultimate legacy of which has been the inception of the Past Pupils choir – Verdi 53. Coming to a venue near you!

We are delighted that Catherine Anne has agreed to continue her link with the GPPA as coordinator of Verdi 53.

We would also like to acknowledge the valuable contributions of Anne Cooke and Events Organiser Ciara Power as they retire from the committee.

This year marks 183 years since Loreto on the Green opened its Big Red Door (most likely green then) creating a tradition of education and personal growth which has spanned generations of families and Irish women honouring  the ethos of our founder Mary Ward that we should “Do good and do it well”.

We are  delighted that during this year of 1916 reflection, the recorded memories of those present at No 53 during the week of the Easter rising were unveiled and are presently on view at an exhibition in the Pro Cathedral  from 1.30 to 5.30 daily.

Any organisation is only as vibrant as its members. As a global movement with much to share amongst each other, we look forward to your input, suggestions and feedback as to how we can continue to grow our “Green “ethos with our fellow Past Pupils.  Please drop us a line at greenpastpupils@gmail.com . We can also be found on Facebook and Linkedin.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible at our various events this year.

With every best wish on behalf of the Green Past Pupils Committee,

Monika Leech

President GPPA.

GPPA 1984.

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As well as being an inspiring Olympian, Claire has also graduated from UCD as an Ad Astra scholar in mechanical engineering and is now heading off to Cambridge University to pursue a Masters. Warmest congratulations Claire from everyone at the Green Past Pupils Association.

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If you’re a big Ed Sheeran fan, or know someone who is, then you might be interested in taking part in a

limited draw for two tickets (pitch standing section) for the Ed Sheeran Concert on Friday, 24th July in Croke Park organised by the Green Past Pupils. Tickets €10 (charges may apply to online payments).

All funds raised will go towards supporting the work of the GPP Association.

To be included in the draw,
Pay with Paypal

or
Send your name and pledge amount to Catherine Anne (Text 0872941685 / greenpastpupils@gmail.com). To be included in the draw, all monies/cheques must be sent to The GPPA, 28 Leinster Park, Harold’s Cross, D6W to arrive on or before Thursday, 16th July.

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Every year, the Hockey Club likes to do something of a charitable nature around Christmas time. Last Christmas they took on a major House Renovation task, which involved over 100 members and their friends giving up a few hours of their time one Sunday to perform a complete exterior and interior House Makeover. In the space of 24 hours, they managed to successfully renovate a dilapidated house and in doing so, greatly improved the living conditions of a family who had previously been living in absolutely terrible conditions.

On Sunday, 11th January, the Loreto Hockey Club will be taking on another challenge, this time in Barretstown Camp, Ballymore Eustace.

Project Barretstown Camp

Date: Sunday 11th January from 11am

Location: Barretstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace (30 mins drive from Beaufort.)

Requirement: As many volunteers as possible.

Action Plan for the day:

1. After a brief 15 min. video explaining all the services provided at Barretstown, volunteers will be divided into teams of Painters, Gardeners and Cleaners.
2. Painters are required for exterior and interior work in the Castle and Outhouses.
3. Gardeners are needed to remove hedges, bushes & weeds in the “Secret Garden”
4. Cleaners are required for all areas the children access, as everything needs to be sterilised and spotless in order to avoid the risk of infection to sick children

Barretstown will provide all paints and specialised cleaning materials required.

To volunteer, you can contact Bronnie on 087 8110962 to offer your help.

Barretstown Camp

Barretstown is a residential camp for children with a serious illness, offering a range of adventurous and challenging activities and supported behind the scenes by safe, medical attention and care. For children attending, Barretstown is a break from hospitals, white coats and medical treatment and a chance for sick children to be children again, to have fun, to make new friends and create new memories – all within the beautiful and magical setting of Barretstown castle.

All children and their families come to Barretstown free of charge. Everything, including accommodation, food, medical assistance and round-trip airfares is provided. Barretstown is supported by donations and fundraising.

Barretstown also provides Bereavement Camps to offer support to families who have lost a child. See below recent quote from Hockey Club member Gerry Daly who tragically lost her young son Donagh two years ago.
“”Over the past two years, Dave and I and our two girls Aimee and Gina spent three wonderful weekends at Barretstown as part of a Family Bereavement Camp.  It truly was a ‘serious fun camp’. We did everything from climbing to arts and crafts, from canoeing to dancing and singing at meal times!!  We were spoilt rotten by the trained staff and volunteers. Along with 25 other families from all over Ireland and Europe we talked, we laughed, we cried, we shared the heartbreak of our losses and most importantly celebrated the life of our beautiful brave children in heaven.
I am thrilled to hear the Hockey Club are planning to help out at Barretstown thus giving myself and our family a chance to give something back to this wonderful ‘haven of fun’ for children suffering with cancer and their families.”

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”The 72nd Loreto golf outing took place in Hermitage Golf Club on the 9th May 2014. A full time- sheet with a shot gun start at 2pm saw the golf course alive with Loreto past pupils. The reigning champions Loreto Beaufort were out in force, but, unbeknownst to them, a steely band of Stephen’s Green girls were on the march. A strong wind blew but, undaunted, the Green Girls soldiered on in the spirit of the challenge.

Great fun was had by all, and the chatter and laughter that filled the dining room during dinner was a testimony to the lifelong connections from Loreto school friends.

Eventually, the results were announced and many different schools were represented. The last and most anticipated result was finally called and the coveted school prize went to Stephen’s Green! The team was made up of Anne Doyle, Loretto Donnelly and Ger Ryan, but credit must go to all the Stephen’s Green Girls who gave of their best that day.

I believe we had the largest number of past pupils ever playing this year, so a big thank you to you all for rallying to my call from the previous year. You did your school proud. Next year’s competition will take place in Hermitage Golf Club on Friday 8th May 2015 with a shotgun start at 1.30pm. If you are not registered, please go the Loreto Past Pupils Golf Society website and do so, and then you will receive all the relevant information in due course.”

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Loreto Hockey Club charity house makeover from Paula Cunniffe on Vimeo.
Loreto Hockey Club is now on the search for a Christmas Project 2014. They hope to find a worthwhile cause within the local community, where Loreto players, family, friends and supporters could give a few hours of their time (and energy!) to make a difference for others.

If you know of a needy cause in the community that could use their help, then let us know by emailing by Sunday Nov 2nd 2014 with information about your recommendation for the Loreto Hockey Club’s Christmas Charity Project 2014.

Congratulations to all involved in this fantastic project! We wish them all the very best in their next venture.

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We were also very sad to hear that Mrs. Mary Tierney, from the Senior school staff, died earlier in October. Mrs. Tierney joined the school staff in 1982 and taught maths until her retirement in 2011. She was a wonderful mathematician who shared her passion for her subject with generations of students in The Green. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

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