Throughout the year, Green Past Pupils have been involved in a wide range of sports activities. Quite a number of Green past pupils have joined the recently formed Loreto Flyers, and took part in the CAS ( Cycle Against Suicide), and Green girls have maintained a strong presence on the pitch for the Loreto Hockey Club. Plans are also afoot …
Verdi 53 Update
The choir continues to go from strength to strength, with rehearsals well underway for the Mass for Deceased Past Pupils, and the 2015 Evergreen Concert. On Thursday, 11th December, the choir will be taking part in the Loreto Union carol singing on Grafton St. between 6 and 8pm. On Monday, 15th December, the choir will be entertaining the residents and …
Voluntary Contributions
The GPPA is very grateful for the Voluntary Contributions it has received to date. These go towards the running costs of the Association – postal, printing, website etc. Without your support, we would not be in a position to maintain the services we provide to hundreds of past pupils. If you have not already done so, please consider making a …
Class of ’92 Reunion
On Saturday 5th May from 8.30pm in the Cellar Bar, Merrion Hotel, there will be a reunion of the class of ’92. The organisers are Manissa O’Sullivan, Judy Nally and Barbara Sorohan. For further details, please contact them on loretothegreen92reunion@gmail.com
Loreto Hockey Club
Catherine Anne took up an invitation to visit the Loreto Hockey Club on Saturday afternoon in Beaufort, Rathfarnham, and was given a tour of their premises by Bronwyn O’Donnell. Stephanie Graham, a Green Past Pupil, a stalwart of the Loreto Hockey Club, and herself an Ireland International player, explained to me that the club was set up by two Loreto …
Monster Table Quiz – In Memory Of Elaine Moran
Monster Table Quiz In Aid Of ‘The Blue Ribbon Fund’ Loreto College St Stephens Green Parents Association is organising a fun monster table quiz in aid of ‘The Blue Ribbon Fund’ Established in memory of Elaine Moran & run in conjunction with Heart Children Ireland, to provide practical support to Heart Transplant families. Date: March 27th 2014 @ 8pm Venue: Loreto …
Revamping the GPPA Website
Please bear with us as we develop our new website. We hope to have it up and running very soon.
Table Quiz a Huge Success
Many thanks to all who made the GPPA Table Quiz on Friday, 19th October such a huge success. The school canteen was packed to capacity. All in all, 26 tables competed on the night. We were delighted to welcome Peter Ward as our MC on the night, and thanks to his wit and repartee, a very enjoyable night was had …
Class of ’82 Reunion
The 30 Year Reunion for the Class of ’82 will take place on Friday, 21st September at 8 p.m. in the Cellar Bar of The Merrion Hotel, Upper Merrion St., Dublin 2. For further details, please contact Annemarie Cunningham (087 9542087) or email anniecunningham@eircom.net
Flora Women’s Mini Marathon
Yet again, GPPA members Deirdre Fahy, Caroline Sheehan and Catherine-Anne Dooley will be taking to the streets in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon on the 4th June! As we did last year, the GPPA will be sending on all monies raised to The Loreto Centre, Crumlin, run by Sr. Brede Quirke. Last year, we were delighted to send her €500. …