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 Daniel Owens, Eoin Emma Galloway,
O'Donnell, Sean Noonan Aoife Treacy

Emma Hannon, Isabel Auld, Lucinda

Elena Fiorentini Marden, Elishka Lane
Barnes

Mark Morris, David Niamh Robertson,

Thorpe, George Maclean Cici Tracey
 Olivia Bayne, Julie Sebastian
Gartland, Robyn Brady Klockner, Philippos Colstidas,
Philip Dwan

Valerie Kripp, Ava Katie Lynch, Leona

Kelly Quigley, Kate
Sherry

Matilda Hedwig, Kristan Pippi Griffin, Sarah

Batan, Maya Brennan,
Kate Morris, Katie
Claire Morgan Busher
Bradley
 Jack Eaton, Jae Katie Mann,
Hyuk Lee, Marco Emma Swift
Stango

mARC pLANAS, Shauna Twomey,

Nacho Sanquez Katie Walsh
Capuchino, Jae
Hyuk Lee

elena Foschi Suha,

Nacho Sanquez
Capuchino
 Newtown Vogue

6th years always impressing A fishtail braid always

with their impeccable style! stays in style

practicality trumps style

An edgy earring was a must have
now and again here in
newtown

The sick fade was Crutches were very cool

all the rage
 gappers

with jack evoy

with payton Kay

 Teaching Staff

with Richard Taylor Jenkins

Residential Staff
with Marc Daly
 1st year - day life

Hannah Hadden
1st year - day life

with emma mcmahon

Interview : 1st year-boarder life

with jAMIE NORTON

interview with Andrew Crosbie

Head Girl & Head Boy

with Isabel Auld

with David Thorpe

Wear A Bonnet - Living Art
Installation
S.T.E.M event In W.I.T
2nd Year Ski Trip
2nd Ski Trip
 SHORT STORY
COMPETITION
1st Place:
Journey Of The Mind by Katie Lynch
 SHORT STORY
COMPETITION
2nd Place:
The Stupid Captain by Jasmine Taylor Ryan
 Artifice 2017

Old Scholar Interview : Susan Steele
Old Scholar Interview : Susan Steele
Old Scholar Interview : Jennifer O'Connell
Old Scholar Interview : Jennifer O'Connell
Music dept. Report
Chamber Choir

Orchestra
Killary Trip
Killary Trip
Hope Trip
Hope Trip
 POETRY
COMPETITION

1st Place:
Post Seventeen Years of life by meabh Nugent
 POETRY
COMPETITION

2nd Place:
The battle Of Chess by Sean Romera
 3RD PLACE:
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIX
AND NINE BY SARA MCDAID
Three buttons on his little sisters coat.

Three legs on your old teddy bear.

Three great letters he once wrote.

Three golden streaks in your

chestnut hair.

Three freckles on his cheek.

Three times a necklace lost.

Three walks by his old creek.

Three bridges always crossed.

Three fights that was the cost.

You were Six and he was Nine.

Eimear Mansfield - Spirit of

community award
junk Kouture

Junk Kouture
 Quotable Quotes

"Why does no one see me "Grammar doesnt important."

in the dark?" - Elena Foschi - Mr OCuinn

"I baptised a cat." - Philippos Koltsidas

"Same." - Meabh Nugent [at everything]

"I hear ya Marc, I see ya "Isnt Vladimir Putin the

Marc, Im ignoring you leader of North Korea?" -
Marc." - Mr Cox Katie Bradley

"That's a different kettle of "Does it look like I need

beans." - Jasmine Taylor tinder?" - Sarah Morris
Ryan
Mr Ashmore: "I dont like anything about you."
Tamino Brown: "Thats what my ex girlfriend
[dog barks] Was said."
that me? - Julie "Guys I think my mind is exploding." - Mr
Gartland ORuaidh

"Please dont burn me at the "How much is a euro?" - Marc

stake..." Planas
- Isabel Fernandes [to Miss Noctor]
"Tommy Moloney is my
"Bloody Sunday is not as muse." - Caoimhe
sexy as its made out to be." Hendley
- Mr. Hanlon
"Who would waste drugs on kids?"
- Sean Noonan
 Quotable Quotes

[whispers to the 5th Year Class] "I put the session in

"I will end you." - Ms. Brennan recession." - Katie Walsh

"Death is enevitable." - [Written in girls bathroom]

"I am the Creator and destroyer of all things."
- Dylan Crews
Unknown Female Voice: "Were
both wearing little black [whispers to puppy] "I would
dresses!!!" miss Chemistry class for
Tommy Moloney: "I shouldve you." - Dorothy Pulbrook
worn mine..."

[puts book on head] "I wonder what it would

be like to be a house....?" - Mr ORuaidh
"You cant have a rainbow without a
[Emma Hannon walks in 15mins little rain." - Cody Sweeney
late to class and hands teacher
a report card] "P.E is a language." - Mr. Butler
Teacher: "Whats this for?
Emma Hannon: Punctuality and
attendance. "JASMINE, THIS REVIEW IS
GOING TO BREAK ME. I'M A
[second years making noise BROKEN PERSON NOW."
outside art room] - Milena Barnes [editing the
[To Mrs. Dillon] Lets throw rotten Newtown Review with Jasmine
fruit at them! - Liam Murray Taylor Ryan]
 Past 6th years - Where are
they now?

Joanne Murphy
" I've taken a year out of from study and have been travelling to
different countries, I've been to Barcelona, Amsterdam and Berlin so
far, and I'm doing a barbering course in September. "

Michael Dineen
" Studying technology management in NCI Dublin. "

Kayleigh Grant
" I'm currently in WIT doing early childhood studies, hoping to do
primary teaching or a masters in psychology. "

Conor Kenny
" I took a year out this year to play golf which was a lot of fun but
looking forward to college next year! "

Bill Madigan
" Playing loud music to drunk people in poorly lit rooms. "

Bronagh Sharpe
" Im studying Journalism and photography and Im getting ready to
film a movie. "

Sarah Woodbyrne
" I did a year of theatrical media makeup studies in Blackrock college
in Dublin, I also worked In a night club in Athy for a while and next year
I'm going to do a nail course for a year in Blackrock and then I still
want to work on a farm . "

Aaron Vogelaar
" Im studying biological, earth and environmental science in UCC and
Im hoping to study zoology next year. "

Ruby Harvey
" Im studying fashion buying and merchandising in Manchester. "
 Past 6th years - Where are
they now?

Daniel Morris
" Having a great time, studying maths at Trinners, all is good fun. "

Victoria Ebert
" In August I went to Australia to work as an AuPair for a great family.
It was six months of meeting cool people and being afraid of sharks
and spiders. Highly recommended. "

Lily Rose Fitzmaurice

" I decided to take a year out before university. I spent my first few
months working to earn enough money to travel and in March, I left
for Costa Rica. I am currently volunteering with an organisation
called GVI that runs a childcare project In a disadvantaged
community here. It's been one of the most incredible, authentic,
humbling and happiest experiences of my life. I'm loving every second
of it. After this, I'm heading on to Huay Pakoot in Thailand to help
rehabilitate elephants and then I have my course in Warwick
university which I start in October. The decision to take a gap year
was undoubtedly the right one for me and I would recommend it to
anyone who's considered taking one. I've learned an incredible
amount about myself and my capabilities and have come to realise
first hand that the lessons we receive through life experience are
undoubtedly as valuable as those learned through formal education. "

Carrie Mullane
" Since leaving Newtown last year, I've started college in the Cork
School of Music. I'm studying Popular Music - Voice. My dream to
pursue a music career kicked off right away and I'm currently gigging
around the country with different bands. I couldn't be happier to be
getting a degree while doing what I love. Shout out to Ms O' Connor
for encouraging me to follow my dreams. "
 Hockey
Minor Girls Hockey
 Hockey

Senior Girls Hockey

 Hockey
Minor Boys Hockey
 Hockey

Senior Boys Hockey

 Rugby
Junior Boys Rugby

Senior Boys Rugby

Eoin ODriscoll, Cathal Cheasty, David Thorpe, Cian Mooney, Dylan Crews, Philipos
Koltsidas, Finn Brady, Cian Parnell, Elliot Ogbemudia George Maclean, Harry Jephson,
John Monaghan, Philip Dwan, Rhys Jones, Sebastian Klockner, Tom Owens, Jack
Jacobs, Thomas Perricone
life saving
Orienteering
Orienteering
Clan Events
 Swimming Gala

Tennis and Athletics

X - Country

Clan 1500m
1st year cspe class

newtown Filmaking
Club
Photography
Competition
Music in Newtown
Clan X- Country
Athletics - Sports Day
TY Concert
 Old Scholars 2017
PRESIDENTS REPORT
I consider it a great honour to write to you as the president of
the Old Scholars Association. For the last 21 years I have been
involved in Newtown School from student to staff member and
there is no doubt that Newtown School has had a huge part to
play in changing the direction of my life. The sense of community
and family that is fostered tirelessly by all the staff can give great
comfort and stability to any student who enters through the
gates.

I was, to say the least, not the easiest of pupils to grace the halls
of Newtown School and I admit I devoted quite a lot of my time
and effort trying to find ways to escape from School. However it
was through the persistence of some inspiring members of staff,
who saw something of value in me that at the time I was unable
to see in myself, gave me the drive to push forward and continue
on to where I am today. It is this belief in yourself that Newtown
School instils, this is what changes lives. This is not just for the
elite student or sportsperson but is available to all who are willing
to accept what Newtown School has to offer.

I have at times felt nervous over the years that Newtown
School may change and lose what makes it unique. However,
I am encouraged and heartened to see that these fears were
unjustified. The staff work tirelessly in regards to fostering a
community of respect between all, and for this I give thanks and
appreciation.
The Old Scholars Association works with the School on a
number of activities including the awarding of the Eric de Courcy
music scholarship, the photography, short story and poetry
competitions. We were also delighted to help support the Young
Scientists attend this years competition in Dublin.
We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to Roger and Joan Johnson
for their determination last summer, without which we would not
have the new and vastly improved astro turf hockey pitch. This
is now a facility that will be enjoyed for years to come. We are
thankful that the Old Scholars were able to support this effort in a
small way.
Sara Lee OBrien receiving the chain of office from outgoing
President Andre Thompson
As we look towards the year ahead we are excited about the
prospects of investments in the school infrastructure and the
upgrading of the facilities and the Old Scholars Association
wishes the staff and students well in the exciting times ahead.
Our annual Old Scholars weekend is not too far away and I would
like to thank Oriel Woodbyrne for her time given to organising this
event. The weekend is a chance for those from ten years to fifty
(or more) years out of school to reconnect and reunite with old
classmates and to reminisce about their time in Newtown. We
find that many Old Scholars enjoy and appreciate this occasion.
For those of you planning to celebrate your time in Newtown
School with us in September, I look forward to seeing you there.
Sara lee O Brien

Opening of the new hockey pitch during the Old Scholars weekend in September 2016 See pages 20-21 for full report

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REUNION WEEKEND
The Annual Newtown, Mountmellick & Foy Old Scholars Reunion
Programme of events for Saturday 30th September 2017
SATURDAY
All afternoon from 2pm Archival photo display & tea/coffee in Legoland.

3pm Hockey match, old scholars v school. Players of all ages and levels are welcome.
Contact Jonathan Fletcher 087-6476416 or jonfletch@eircom.net.

7.30pm for 8pm Reunion Dinner in Dooleys Hotel, Waterford. 051 873531 Tickets are 40 meals should be booked
and paid for on the web site www.newtownoldscholars.com or with your class leaders. All others can
book with Peter Pearce 087-2760868 or email ppkpearce@gmail.com. Hotels rooms cannot be booked here.

SUNDAY
1st October 12 noon Archival photo display & tea/coffee in Legoland

12.30pm AGM of the Newtown, Mountmellick & Foy Old Scholars association will take place in the Study Hall, all
are welcome.

1.30pm Lunch in the school dining room, priced at 10 per adult, 5 per child, tickets must be booked and paid for in
advance on the web site or with your class leaders please. Or Peter Pearce. Tel 087-2760868 or
nswoldscholars@gmail.com.

The old scholars tree planting and group photographs will take place after lunch in the old scholars garden in
school. Those attending with class year groups may also book in with their class leaders.

CONTACTS
Class 2007 Niall Tuohy tuohyniall@hotmail.com 0879239116

Class 2002 Louise (Musgrave) Statham 087-6646433maelouisemusgrave@hotmail.com

Class 1997 Gail Clarkeodriscollgail@gmail.com086 3238656 & Emily (Musgrave) ODonoghue087 2955520emilymusgrave@hotmail.com
Becci Harrison087 9874922becci@fishers.ie

Class 1992 Ken Murphy 087-6807644 kenmurphy570@gmail.com

Class 1987 Oriel (Shorten) Woodbyrne 087-6371080 orielwoodbyrne@gmail.com

Class 1977 Susan Henderson 086-6592 995sue.chedgey@gmail.com

Class 1982 Naoimi (Duffy) Stapleton 087-2142481naomi3@eircom.net

Class 1972 Philip MearsMobile+44 7807 824569penniphil@virginmedia.com

Class 1957Paddy Glanville & Bryan Poynton01-8434637bryanpoynton@gmail.com

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford 051 304574 Single Room 75 Double or twin 95 Triple 120 www.woodlandshotel.ie

Dooleys Hotel, the Quay, Waterford City. 051 873531 www.dooleys-hotel.ie

Samuel Heritage B&B, Ballymacloda, Halfway house, Dunmore Rd, Waterford 051-875094 www.samuelsheritage.com

Accommodation inquires Failte Ireland South East, Information office 051 875823

Any other enquires can be made to Oriel Woodbyrne 087-6371080 or email nswoldscholars@gmail.com.

Payments for dinner and lunch can be sent by cheque to Oriel Woodbyrne
made out to NMFOASA at, Cluain Laighean, Ballyroe, Athy, Co. Kildare.

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Fuse in Westport Mayo. recently. They are hoping to make the most of some travel
opportunities in the coming months.
Diane Murphy: Living in Blackrock, Cork. Teaching Mathematics
and Geography in the City. Grace Fennell: Currently working as a florist in two established
flower shops, one in Kilkenny and one in Athy, although Im currently
Grace Fennell: Im working as a florist in two established flower on maternity leave with my little baby boy.
shops, one in Kilkenny and one in Athy, although Im currently on
maternity leave with my little baby boy. Kelly McGrath:Yoga teacher, kellebelleyoga.com, and writer living
in London soon to be in Sydney for a few months of adventure.
Jill Walshe: Having studied Media Production & Communications, Still dreaming of having lots of pet dogs!

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Deacon. Middle row Daphne Marino, Trish Gilhooly, Niamh Murphy, Jill Walshe, Grace Fennell (ne Thorpe), Trisha Freyne, Hugh Galloway,
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CLASS OF 1986
Jane Barry: Please make contact.
Tanya Baxter: Tanya is an art dealer, and has a gallery in London
and art advisory office in Hong Kong. Lectures on contemporary art
at Sothebys institute. Three kids , living in London, married to artist,
Pip Todd-Warmoth.
Mary Buckingham: Last known address Newcastle West. Please
make contact.
David Bulbulia: Going on last info he is a Barrister on the South
Eastern Circuit, living in Kildare with wife and two children.
Colin Campbell: Landscape gardening in Dublin.
Karan Casey: Karan lives in Cork with her husband Niall and two
girls Muireann and Aine. She is still singing.
Norman Clancy: Living in the East.
Finbarr Clarkson: Living in Dublin.
Barry Coad: Living in Clara Vale, Co. Wicklow with wife Carol and
daughters Rosie (9) and Isla (7). Working as Forest Operations
Manager for Coillte.
Ruth Coad (Meade): Married to Owen, living in domestic bliss with
2 year old Mia and 5 month old girl/boy twins Robyn and Jamie in
Fiddown, Co. Kilkenny. Working for REA Boyds in Kilkenny when not
organising reunions and on maternity leave!
Yvonne Collins (Jacob): Living in Athgarvan, Co. Kildare with
Husband Tom, Lucy (14) and Thomas (8), and Belle our mini
dachshund. Working for a Welsh furniture design and manufacturing
company called Orangebox.
Paul Crotty: Lives with partner Marcella in Dunmore East. Four
daughters Sophie (sciences Rotterdam), Emma (engineering
WIT), Lydia (top class debater) and Eve (family Musician).
Sarah Davis (Vargus): Lives in Miami with her husband David and
10 year old son Michael.
Susannah De Bromhead (Williams): Susannah, husband Patrick
and three kids are living in New York since 2000. Last heard from
she was working for a digital interact agency called Razorfish.
Gavin Dowdall: Living in north Wexford. Two kids, working for
Diageo Ireland (formerly Guinness Ireland) for the last 22 years,
selling beer and spirits to the Irish.
Barbara Enticknap: Married to Wayne Jacques and living in
Back row L-R Paul Crotty, Stuart Purcell, Susan OFlatherty, Orm Kenny, Colin Cambell, Tommy James, Harvey Porter and Norman Clancy
Front row, Karen Casey, Moira Flahive, Edel Murphy, Jenny Pim, Barbara Enticknap, Brian Hayden, Katie ODonnell, Ruth Coad, Yvonne
Tracy
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Waterford can be found selling fab handmade soaps at the local
market.
Graham Farrell: working in the family law firm in Waterford.
Gregory Fewer: Works partly as the equality officer and also as
a lecturer in archaeology at Waterford Institute of Technology.
From time to time, publishes articles mainly on archaeology and
history. Currently co-writing a book and enjoys nerdy things such as
indexing comics for the Grand Comics Database and moderating a
science fiction group.
Alan Fitzgerald: Fizzy lives in Melbourne with his lovely wife, Jane.
Moira Flahive: Barrister on the Dublin and Southeastern Circuits.
Married to Christina and living in Kilmainham, Dublin 8, where life
is great, with their dog Darby. With banjaxed knees after a lifetime
of hockey, consistently inconsistent golf keeps me out of trouble
(although not sure that is possible)!
Lucian Flynn: Please make contact.
Patricia Flynn: Tricia moved back from UK last year, with David and
yellow lab Maisie. Lives in Tipperary but commutes to Heathrow for
work as BA cabin crew.
Rachel Fogarty: Recently moved back to Dublin from Edinburgh
with her teenage son.
Martin Furey: Travelling the world with The High Kings.
Julie Hatton (Finn): Lives on a farm near Enniscorthy with husband
Michael and 3 daughters Annie, Millie and Jill. Still working for a
bank.
Brian Hayden: Living and working in the South East.
Johanna Hill (Flynn): Living in Dublin with husband Paddy and three
kids Alex, Ethan and Beth.
Lucy Hill: Lucy is an artist living in Newport Co. Mayo working in art/
education with an MFA from Winchester school of art in Barcelona,
entering 3rd year of PhD at NCAD, married to sculptor Rory Breslin
with 5 children.
Jonathan Hunt: Lives with partner Suzi and his twin 7 year old
daughters Iseult and Fleur. He enjoys a good cycle, regular music
gigs, photography, and being a dad.
Tommy James: Living in Wexford, eventually got married after
three children. Has his own Plant Hire company and is still breeding
and racing slow race horses!
Yvonne Tracy, Edel Murphy, Norman Clancy, Katie ODonnell, Harvey Porter, Ruth Coad, Willie Power, Moira Flavive and Jenni Pim
Desmond Jeffares: Living in Ballykelly House Wexford with
wife Margaret. Founder and MD Good Food Ireland, farming
blackcurrants Mr Jeffares Blackcurrants and breeding and
producing sport horses.
Adam Johnson: living in Clare working in the family caves.
Melanie Johnson: Living and working in Boyle, Co. Roscommon with
12 year old daughter Ruth. Does lots of fitness classes and weight
lifting in her spare time.
Eugene Jordan: Lives in London with Louise and two children 18 and
13. Works at the BBC.
Eoin Kavanagh: Working in Birmingham as Emergency Nurse
Practitioner in large hospital Emergency Department. Single dad of
four, plodding on through life, living the rock and roll life.
Roger Keane: Please make contact.
Susannah Kelly (McHale) living in Dublin. Works In archaeological
conservation in UCD. Has two children Oscar 18 and Popi 14.
Orm Kenny: Orm is a Solicitor, Chamber of Commerce Director,
Danish Consul, Jazz Musician (occasional) and Cyclist (slow)
working in Waterford and living in Tramore with Bri and their twin
boys.
Yvonne Kidd: Living in Wexford.
Siobhan Klann (McEntaggart): Siobhan lives in Carnew, Co.
Wicklow with husband Ian. Both chefs and run the restaurant in
Courtown Golf Club. Any spare time spent playing golf.
Niamh Laverty (Strudwick): Living in Inistioge with daughter Isobel.
Sarah Manahan: married to Mark ONeill and living in Dunmore
East.
Sharon Mann (McGreevy): Please make contact.
Pamela Marnell: Pamela spends her time in San Diego uber-driving
her three boys (Conor, Finn and Aran) between school, soccer and
home. She and husband Damien try to stay sane by golfing and
hanging out at the beach.
Christopher McKevitt: Journalist with RTE News. Married to
Nicola with two teenage daughters, Ava and Olivia. Living in
Glenageary, Co. Dublin, and regularly back in Waterford. Contact:
christophermckevitt@eircom.net
John Moore: Video guy living in Brussels hell-hole (Trump quote)
with wife and wonderful daughter.
Justin Moore-Lewy: Please make contact.
Philippa Morck: Philippa living in Wicklow with her husband Gary
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and kids Lucy (10) and Sam (8). Owner of homely dog kennels and
riding instructor.
Edel Murphy: Wanted to spend a year in Italy after graduating from
UCC in 1989 ... still living there today with Italian husband, two kids
and a dog! Partner in family Campervan dealership in Bologna.
Katie ODonnell (Candy): lives near Bournemouth with hubby Kevin
and five sons. She coaches hockey and works in an equine college.
Susan OFlaherty (Yaciuk OConnor): Living in Waterford.
Patrick Ormond: Living in Dublin and working as a Consultant
Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon.
Jenny Pim: Working as a Personal Assistant for a Management
Consultancy Company. Lives in Dublin with Daughter Tara (18) and
son Liam (15).
Harvey Porter: Living in Dunkitt, Waterford.
William Power: Production operations manager Dawn meats group.
Business degree and mechanical engineering degree. Living in
Waterford. Married to Rebecca, two kids Grant and Shannon.
Stuart Purcell: living in Delgany, Co. Wicklow with Katie, Adam (13
and Anna (10). Works as Head of the Antiques and Collectibles in
Whytes Art Auctioneers.
Pieter Reynolds: Just moved back to Ireland but still traveling the
world for money.
Gerald Taylor: Still lives in Kenya . Married to Karin. Two kids Tom
living in Stuttgart and Tamara studying in Sheffield. Runs his own
construction firm .
John Tierney: Living in Waterford and on the ambulance service in
WUH when hes not running or cycling.
Yvonne Treacy: Still living in Wexford and working in banking.
Married to George, three gorgeous daughters, 21, 18 and 15.
Enjoying strolling on Wexfords beaches, going to the gym & the odd
Bacardi & coke!
Helen Vesey (Nurse): Preschool teacher living in North Carolina
with husband and two kids and dog Willow.
Eric Volbers: lives in Apeldoorn in the Netherlands. (Re)married,
two children. He runs his own import/export company.
Judith Walsh (Dunne): Still living in Wexford with Nicholas and
three kids Charlie 16, Martha 14 and Anna 11. Farming and producing
Killowen Farm Yogurt. Life is busy and good.
Grania Williams (Horswell): Lives in Ascot, UK with husband John
and daughters Alannah and Chloe.
CLASS OF 1976

Back Row, L-R Jim OCallaghan, Tony Chearnley, Rob Graham, Ian Atherton, Kempton Stevens, Clifford Baldwin 2nd Row Tania Dufort (nee
Mosse), Cornell Bachmann, Noeline Steacy, Sandra Hatton, Hugh Statham, Rachel Lamb, Joanna Kenny (nee Robinson), Debbie Bailey.3rd
Row Lynda Jacob, Heather Frizzell (nee Faull), Malcolm Mercer, Velma Mercer (nee Goodwin), Kika Wiser, Wendy Han (nee Salmon), Diana
Hamilton (nee Rowe), Seamus McMahon Front Row Gerri Franklin (nee Pleass), Nancy Hanna, Laura Cuddihy (nee Leigh Doyle), Graham
Boyd, Myfanwy Ford, Dilly Beschoff (nee Colfer), Sally Ryan

Ian Atherton: Lives in Australia with wife and two children. Still
in the drinks business which enables him to travel to Europe
frequently.
Marc Atkinson: Lives in Oysterhaven near Kinsale with partner
Joan and their sheepdog Collie. Still working as a carpenter, he
also makes furniture. He loves cycling and music still banging away
on his guitars. He enjoys keeping up to date with 76 with all the FB
posts. Still maintains that just about anyone who went to Newtown
will always miss it and he is definitely anyone.
Cornell Bachmann: Cornell spends much of his time in Prizy, South
Burgundy, France, where he does dry stone walling, gardening and
house renovating.
years, two dogs and two cats. She has been in the film business for
over 35 years, primarily as a producer in the area of visual effects
for feature films. The last film she worked on was The Huntsman
which was released in 2016. Since then she has decided to take a
hiatus as her husband (a veterinarian) retired in 2015. They are both
avid road cyclists and also enjoy hiking so, even when not working,
life is busy.
Heather Frizzell (nee Faull): Living on a dairy farm in Portarlington,
enjoying a breather from Occupational Therapy work and making
occasional forays to Kilkenny for bell-ringing. She balances home
life with volunteering on some charity committees. She loved being
able to reacquaint with so many Class of 1976 school pals at the
reunion last September.

Debbie Bailey: Living in Dublin with partner Tony and working
as Horticultural Therapist and Consultant. Still loves to travel,
especially on botanising trips to India, Bhutan and South Africa.
Clifford Baldwin: Divides his time between Tramore and California.
Graham Boyd: Still living in Tinahely with wife Lilian. Has an ever
growing brood of grandchildren.
Rozanne Gauthier (nee Bruty): Living in France near her son
Patrick and two granddaughters.
Anthony Chearnley: After 30 yrs in An Garda Siochana he retired
in 2013 and now devotes his time to travelling as much as he can.
Most summers he can be found somewhere in Europe in his camper
or at his bolt hole in Halkidiki in northern Greece. Rest of year is
spent with classic cars and repairing them both for himself and
others. Health wise, he says he cant complain, over ground and
vertical! Family grown up, two daughters, eldest just bought a house
in Limerick, youngest is a civil engineer and having a ball around
different sites in Ireland.
Gillian Beschoff (nee Colfer): Divides her time between Fethard-
on-Sea where she lives with her husband and Dublin where she
works with Rachel Lamb.
Lynda Ellenshaw: Lives in Southern California with husband of 20
Robert Finnegan: Robert still lives in Stoneyford, Kilkenny and
farming. Happily married to Helen with three grown children, one
in London and one in New Zealand. Dodgy hips but apart from that
hes flying.
Mark Flood: Living in New Ross, running the family Jewellery
business with long suffering wife Mary. Both daughters, Rachel
and Sarah married, both husbands called David! Rachel living in
Stockholm, one year old first grandchild Elliott; Sarah settled in
Auckland. Still enjoys cycling.
Myfanwy Ford: Myfanwy (still based in Mid Wales) has escaped
from work and is living a life of leisure, spending time with friends
and having lots of holidays. She atones for this hedonistic lifestyle
by volunteering once a week in the local community shop.
Robert Graham: Living in Dublin, and when not off fishing he sells
powder processing equipment. He is looking forward to the NEXT
NSW gathering and seeing everyone again.
John Gullen: John is a fungible staff attorney working for a
nondescript insurance company. He specializes in employment law
and commercial litigation. Despite working almost 30 years for an
insurance company, he says he still know very little about insurance!
With luck, he hopes to retire sometime in 2020. He and his wife Ann
Marie have five children and three grandchildren all of whom live
close to them. They see each of them most weeks and concur with

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an old adage that grandchildren are a reward for having children. He
plays tennis once or twice weekly but limit himself to doubles due to
decreasing speed and a lack of desire to run himself ragged.
Nancy Hanna: Currently practicing Social Work in Vancouver.
Married to Amar Sanmugasunderam. Two adult children. Travelling
the world at any opportunity.
Sandra Hatton: Working as physiotherapist for Enable Ireland, living
in Navan but spends lots of time out and about with her horses. Has
three adult daughters.
Lynda Jacob: Put down roots in Luxembourg in 1985. Working
for the last two decades at the European Statistical Office. Eldest
daughter in University in London and second daughter soon to be
finished school. Looking forward to retirement in a few years time!
Rachel Lamb: Rachel is a full time garden designer and works
on private projects all over Ireland. Current work includes
refurbishment of an old walled garden in Connemara; a large
roof terrace in central Dublin and a vegetable garden for another
Newtown old scholar in Glenageary. She divides her time between
south Tipperary and Dublin. Currently she and her brother Peter
Lamb (old scholar) are developing a space to exhibit Peters
extensive collection of Irish ceramics.
Laura Cuddihy (nee Leigh-Doyle): Living in Greystones, two adult
children, one grandson. Still lecturing in the Dublin Institute of
Technology College of Business though planning to bale in March
2019 to enjoy a life free of daily commuting and a lot more holidays.
Roger McClure: Living in Kilkenny, still kayaking and running a
canoe club and owner of a parking and security business.
Seamus McMahon: After NSW and TCD Seamus worked in London
and Frankfurt for a few years before moving to NYC. After a career
in management consulting and banking Seamus is now an investor
in start ups and lives in Los Angeles and UT. Seamus two adult
children are studying to be doctors and hes hoping they do hip
replacements someday so he can keep on mountain biking.
Malcolm & Velma Mercer (nee Goodwin): Velma and Malcolm
continue living in Portarlington, and running a specialist footwear
shop in Portlaoise. They may be found mucking about in boats on
Lough Derg during the summer months, as well as other activities
such as photography, gardening, IT, arts and music.
Tania Dufort (nee Mosse): It is almost thirty years since Tania
moved to London and married Alex Dufort. A few years later they
moved to mid Wales and adopted two children Laura and Adam in
1997. Tania is now a Granny and still carving stone.
Olivia Musgrave: Olivia Musgrave is still living and working in the
UK. She is a sculptor and has been showing her work with the John
Martin Gallery in Albemarle Street for the past 20 years. She is
currently the President of the Society of Portrait Sculptors. She
is married to John Gardiner and they divide their lives between
England and Greece.
L to R: Debbie Bailey, Lynda Jacob, Nancy Hanna, Gerry Pleaff, Cornell Bachmann, Myfamwy Ford, Sally Ryan, Wendy Salmon and Noeline
Stacey
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Vincent Nolan: Married with three children who are scattered
around the world. Matthew, the eldest, is working in Sweden, Mark,
the middle child, a teacher in Korea and Ella Jane who is studying
commerce in NUIG. He is a business transformation specialist who
utilises Information Technology to assist companies to bring around
change and increase productivity thus improving the companies
Return on Capital.
Jim OCallaghan: Working at the University of Limerick, enjoying life
and still an avid follower of Munster Rugby.
Geraldine Franklin (nee Pleass): Living in the UK with husband
and two adult children and has recently retired as a school sports
co-ordinator.
Joanna Kenny (nee Robinson): Caterer. Living in Meath, married
with three children.
Diana Hamilton (nee Rowe): Married with three children living in
Castleknock Dublin 15. Working in Coolmine Health Centre in toning
studio with isokenetic machines.
Wendy Han (nee Salmon): Married to Chico (from Malaysia) in
1987. They live in West London and have two boys Adam & James.
Wendy works as a hospital cashier at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
about 20 mins from home. She is a member of a Rock Choir and
sings at random venues all over London for charity, its great fun.
She still plays badminton each week and attends a gym in order to
become healthier.
Hugh Statham: Living with partner Jess and kept busy with his
jewellery business in Naas.
Noeline Steacy: Living in Wexford.
Kempton Stevens: Kemp is living in Sacramento, CA with his wife
Amporn and their two sons and telecommutes from home, working
as VP of Sales for a Silicon Valley company, engaged in healthcare
IT. To balance out the hectic, high-tech work, Kemp also enjoys the
more serene atmosphere, in helping Amporn manage their day spa
in downtown Sacramento. When they have the chance they enjoy
visiting family and friends in Thailand and Europe.
Hilary Ormrod (nee Torrie): Married 39 years in October this year.
They have two boys/men (32 and 30) both married and living in
London. They moved to live in Islington in 2014, fortuitously as they
became grandparents in Oct 2016. It has been 11 years this year
since husband Mark had his kidney transplant thanks again to all
who sponsored her on her cycle to Paris to raise funds for Kidney
Research UK.
Bruce Wenham: Living in Toronto with his wife. Working in the
banking sector.
Kika Wiser: Still happy to be in Moscow for 11 years. Working at
the German embassy and for expats as a Natural Practitioner
and Physiotherapist. She is also involved with a group organizing
events and all sorts of masterclasses for the German community in
Moscow as well as engages in welfare projects which is great as they
all profit from the country no matter what the politicians are up to.
CLASS OF 1996
Lydia Allen: After travelling and cooking for a few years after school,
Lydia studied classical portraiture in Florence and now works as a
freelance illustrator. She has four children and lives in Cork.
Nicola Binning (Whitney): Married with kids and living in UK.
Jill Blanc McDermot: After school, completed a BSc in Computer
Applications from DCU and worked in IT for a couple of years until
after I got married. After my daughters were born I stayed at home
whilst running a bespoke wedding stationery and graphic design
business when not being my daughters taxi driver, I regularly give
style confidence talks to teenagers and adults, and also present
table styling workshops. Living in Naas, Co. Kildare with my husband
Brian and two daughters Cara (10) and Abby (8.5), two cats and two
hens.
Christa Brown: Living in Luxembourg with husband and two boys
aged 10 & 8. Keeping busy with my clothing brand somountain.com
and running marathons.
Ivan Burrell: Married and living in Australia.
Ruairi Carroll: Im currently a news presenter and producer for TV3.
Before that I spent 11 years as a reporter and presenter for FM104
in Dublin, I started working in radio in 2002 in Spin 1038. I married
Aileen in 2007, we have a 7 year old son and 4 year old girl and live in
Dublin. I also drink too much wine, its a coping mechanism!
Jenny Copeland (Kellett): Married to Bob, with four fairies:
Charlotte, Joshua, Harriott and Elliott. Senior Physiotherapist
working with children with disabilities now on a career break to do
the things she loves doing anything outdoorsy!
Anthony Cullen: All loved up after getting married recently. Works
as Radiologist in Dublin.
Brenda Curran: Married to Paddy Haughey, works as a teacher and
has two kids.
Will Devine: Living in Dublin and gets prize for coolest email address
of the class.
Kate De Wit (Steele): Please get in touch.
Heather Gardiner: Raw teacher in UK, one son, @theRawTeacher.
Darnon Goodbody: Working and living in London.
Julie Grant: Phlebotomist in GP practice in Waterford. Living with
husband Alan and two kids in Dunmore East.
Robert Grealy: Working as Dr Grealy in Australia.
Back row left to right: Anthony Cullen, Barbara Johnson, Gill Halley (nee Walsh), Aubrey Storey, Britta Schnittger, Almot Otto (German
Student spent a term in NSW), Grainne OMalley, Scott Wade, Ruairi Hughes, Jill McDermott (Nee Blanc), James Egan-Langley. Front Row
left to right: Conan Watt, Jenny Copeland (nee Kellett), Nini Murphy, Bairbre Ryan, Hilary Johnson, Julie Grant, Will Devine
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Rachel Grubb: Living and working in Dublin.
Gill Halley (Walsh): Married & living in Dunmore East.
Philip Hatton: Living in Wexford, working with boats and
threatening to come to 20 year reunion in one!
Patrick Haughey: Married to Brenda Curran, works in Today FM
managing Matt Cooper radio program.
Sarah Hennessy (Bates): Recently moved back home to Durrus,
West Cork where she has joined the family cheese making business.
Married to Ronan and has two boys Cian and Rory.
Ruairi Hughes (Taffy): Married to old scholar Charlotte Hill and
proud father of three boys. Working in the medical field.
Barbara Johnson: Working as Senior Dietitian in University Hospital
Waterford after years working abroad. Playing Hockey and enjoying
foreign travel. Just finished a sabbatical from work and worked the
ski season as a chalet chef in Meribel.
Hilary Johnson: Works in Hospitality in the South East having
worked in France, Spain and Australia. Studied Hotel and Catering
Management at GMIT and completed Ballymaloe Cookery course.
Enjoys hiking, swimming, hockey and voluntary work in her spare
time. Delighted to catch up with many school friends often.
Cait Kinsella: Living in Germany and working in Cologne. Little boy
Conor and got married in Sept 2016!
Brian McSweeney: Working and living in NYC.
Liz Moloney: Living and working in London.
Jenny Mosse: Living in London and working within the creative
world just bought her own house.
Nini Murphy: Living in Dunmore East.
Shermin Mustafa: Lives in East Cork with hubbie Matt. Has three
girls and works in Ballymaloe cookery school.
Chris ODonoghue: Married to Emily Musgrave and living in London.
Sandra OKeeffe (McCormick): Living in Waterford, working as a
nurse, two little girls.
Grainne OMalley: Married and living in Clonmel 2 kids last count.
Sebastian Orr: Living and working in Waterford and became a Dad
recently.
L-R Almut Otto, Shermin Mustafa, Hilary Johnson, Barbara Johnson, Lydia Allen and baby, Jenny Kellet

Chris OShea: Living in Dunmore East.
Susan Parslow: Working in Kildare Village, married with two kids.
Sima Rouhalamin: Please get in touch.
Lee Statham: Recently moved back from Aus, living with wife Lisa
and two kids in Dunmore East.
Jana Stevenson: Works in RTE, married with two sons and number
three baby on way.

Bairbre Ryan: Is happily married, living in Dunmore East with two Aubrey Storey: Aubrey living in Tramore with his wife and three
babies, three dogs, horses, cows, hens and the odd stray cat. She is young children and lecturing in exercise and health science at
a practising Barrister on the South East Circuit. Waterford Institute of Technology.

Britta Schnittger: Living and working in Germany and Belgium for
many years, before moving back to Ireland. Enjoying sailing her
boat, with husband Damian and children Fiadh and Oscar.
Sam Stack: Please get in touch.
Scott Wade: Living in Waterford enjoys the odd pint with all the
lads.
Conan Watt: Married to Ciara, living in Waterford, recently opened
his own clothing company CW Clothing

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CLASS OF 1978

Back row L-R the lads Philip Auchincloss, Mark van Dam, Roger Earl, Patrick Faull, Sean Hennessy. Front row L-R the gals Jane Harris,
Martine van der Puil, Julia Shortt, Averil ONeill, Jenny ONeill, Sarah Wenham, Nicki McKee, Angela Leigh Doyle. Not present in the
photograph but attended for part of the weekend was Emma Jeffcock, Pippa Jeffcock, Julie Le Brocquy, Barbara Moffett, Arabella
Hartcourt-Cooze

Nicki McKee: Married to Alan with a 17 yr old son Ross who plays
hockey and rugby in Wesley. Trying to improve my golf handicap
between working as an Aromatherapist/Reflexologist and Cook.
Angela Leigh-Doyle: Working in banking for many years in business
and retail banking. Currently programme managing a technology
change programme with Bank of Ireland based in Dublin. Living
in Monkstown with Joe and is a regular Seapoint swimmer and
commuter cyclist. Her son and daughter are at college stage. She
remains in regular contact with some of the 78 crew.
Julia Spencer-Smith (Short): Living and working in Bristol. Married
with two girls 16 and 19.
Pippa Jeffcock: Living in London beside the Thames. Travels
worldwide for work as a freelance Exploration Manager in remote
minesites. Writing a series of novels Sam Harris Adventures
under the wing of a publisher.
Emma Jeffock: Settled in Co Kilkenny with American husband,
Michael and three children Max, Flora and Mabel. She has been
involved with her business The Green Angel Trading Company
for over fifteen years. She sells organic, fair-traded, and natural
products in her shop in New Ross and at The Green Door Market in
Dublin.
Liz Sothern: Plays hockey and Gaelic football and is married to O.S.
writer Louis Hemmings.
Barbara Moffatt: Continues to play hockey and is living in Dublin.
Louise Platt: Living in Italy with her husband for the last 15 years.
They have three children (all adults now) and divide their time
between, Italy, UK and Antigua.
Jane Harris: Retired from Nursing and working voluntarily for
Disabled Riding Ireland in Kildare.

Sarah Wenham: Property manager based in France member of Martine van der Puil: Working voluntarily for Scouting Ireland for
an English-speaking drama group that puts on three productions a the last 20 years. Living in Kildare
year. Has a son and a daughter who live close by.

Patrick (Peader) Faull: Enjoying life in Shankill. Married

to wonderful wife Janet, with five kids in various stages of
development. Works part time as IT trainer, home school teacher
and household manager.

Juliet Weir: Lives in France with her three boys and writes about
jewellery. Look out for her new book in September Women
Jewellery Designers.

Julia Dooner: I am living in Memphis Tennessee if anyone is in the

US, please come for a visitour door is always OPEN!

Pauline Bate: Married to Pat and living in Wicklow and visits

Waterford regularly to visit family.

Jenny ONeill: Married and living in Dublin, soon to celebrate 30th

wedding anniversary. She and her husband have three sons and
they travel quite a bit.

Averil ONeill: Married with two sons and living in Dublin. Continues
to work at the bank.
The Fletcher family at the annual tree planting ceremony. L-R
Mareike von Englebrechten: Living in Honk Kong. Married to Greg.
Laura,Valerie, Jonathan, Robyn, Matthew and Peter
Two children.

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CLASS OF 1991

L-R: Fergus Lusby, Robbie Hill, Anthony OShea, Luke Ashmore, Richard Widger, Paul Ashmore, Colin Flahive. Front row: Rebecca Allen, Zoe
Dinneen, Lisa Fitzgerald, Billy James, Sarah Tierney and Shirley Johnson

Lisa Fitzgerald: Married to Phil with 2 kids and 1 dog find her in beautiful girls, Lily and Madison. Still working in Adventure Sports in
Carters Chocolate Cafe and No.9 Cafe most days running around! both Blessington and Dublin. Living in Monasterevin.

Shirley Trimble (nee Johnson): Living in Kilkenny working as

Chartered Physiotherapist in St Lukes Hospital. Enjoyed the 25th
reunion last year and looking forward to the 30th! Keep an interest
in the school through the parents (and nephews). Also Board of
Management member for Newtown Junior School.

Mimi Palmer: Im still in France, I now work in a driving school and

maybe one day will open one of my own with my husband, who is
now a driving instructor.

Nick Henihan: Living in Perth Australia, managing a Tavern enjoying

the life with my wife Sarah and our two girls Isobel & Charlotte.

Liz Fisher (nee Lamb): Living outside of Washington, D.C. with my

husband and three sons. Visitors welcome!

Jeff Szymanski: Living the dream in Kansas with my wife, son,

daughter, and our big silly dog.

Natasha Bergl: Living in Chicago, working as a product

development manager and travelling to Asia frequently.

Catherine Brown (nee Sweeney): Im about to escape Brexit and

move back to Ireland with husband Rog and children Rhian and
Eoin. Were taking the scenic route home though and planning on
travelling the world for a year first before settling down in time for
Rhian to start at Newtown.

Rachel Guest (nee Fletcher): Older, no wiser... three kids busier! I

hear the Irish enjoy the racing here in Cheltenham ...come visit!

Mark Richards: Im still working in the superyacht industry, living in

Mallorca with my wife Sarah Jane and one year old daughter.

Gillie Wachman: Living in the winter less North in New Zealand

which is as nice as it sounds. Visitors welcome, Doors always open!

Luke Ashmore: Still farming in Carlow.

Paul Ashmore: Recently married to Pauline from France, two

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OLD FOYONIAN ASSOCIATION
Bishop Foy School
The association continues where the group meet in Waterford on
the Dunmore East road where they all enjoyed a delightful lunch in
Becketts Tavern. Richard DeCourcy collected the lunch money and
Heather ONeill made us so welcomed and her speech was most
interesting. Dean Philip Knowles said The Grace before the meal.
All are looking forward to the Old Foyonian Church service & annual
barbeque Saturday 8th July 2017St. Andrews Church at 1.30pm,
Dunmore East, Co. Waterford. Barbeque at 3pm at Gerry and
Heather ONeills home. RSVP: Heather ONeill, Richard De Courcy
Very Rev Dean Philip Knowles, Anne Russell, Bob Burns, Vicky
Wilson(Doupe) June Scanlon (Hillis) Ida Scanlon (Hillis).
Bob Burns keeps us all active in his encouragement of us, he has
come through a difficult time health wise and we all send our love
and prayers to him and Betty.
Written by Dean Philip Knowles.

CLASS OF 1973

Back row L-R Andrew Torrie, David Harrison, John Scott. Front row Julie Calder-Potts (nee Brown), Gary Lilburn (aka Parish Priest
from Mrs Browne s Boys), Asta Helleris

CLASS OF 1946

Hazel Bowman, John Mitchell, Nancy Pasley

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MY RECOLLECTIONS OF NEWTOWN SCHOOL FIRE
22nd January 1966 Jane Elizabeth Carter
Flash bulb memories of pivotal moments in life can become the
focus of associated memories of a particular dramatic event
experienced. I leant that piece of information studying psychology,
so it must be true. For me the Fire that destroyed the boys
dorms and wash lobbies that were above the dining room and old
woodwork room was one of those events.

My arrival at Newtown School was a totally unplanned casual event.

In the Easter holidays of 1965 I had decided to visit a school friend
who had moved to Dublin. I had never been to Ireland, but a work
colleague, Louis McKevitt, suggested we travel together as he was
going home to Carlingford, but the following week he was going to a
job interview at a place called Newtown School in Waterford.

He suggested that if we met up again I could see a bit more of

Ireland if I went by train with him to Waterford. So, unplanned and
effortlessly my life in Ireland began. Views of endless green fields
flew past the train windows giving a vivid impression of the Emerald
Isle. Finally, the train pulled into Waterford station. While walking
up Newtown School drive we saw a man doing a bit of gardening,
edging the grass, pulling up weeds etc. I suggested we ask him the
way to the office as a gardener would surely know the way. The
gardener turned out to be the Vice Principal, FEF! Oops my first
mistake. Some first impressions are not what they seem. Later I
learnt what an amazingly dedicated man Mr Foster was and that he
knew everything that moved in the school, even if it wasnt moving.

Then I saw some girls in the link building who appeared to be

cleaning windows and doing other household tasks. With memories
of reading Charles Dickens Christmas Carol I was under the
impression that these were pupils who had been abandoned by their
parents for the holidays. Second mistake. I already knew that this
was a boarding school, but hadnt realised that there would be girls
living in as residential maids. Without further ado, we found our own
way to the now very familiar entrance door.

The headmaster, Maurice Wigham, arrived to interview Louis and I
stayed in the entrance hall which I thought was pretty spectacular
for a school building. It seemed but a short while later that Louis
came down the staircase with the headmaster who explained that
he also had a vacancy for a biology teacher. After a brief interview,
I became the second teacher he employed that day. Ten days later
I had a room in the staff corridor of Selbourne and we were both
attending a staff meeting. My contract was for one term, but at
the end of term I was asked to stay on and that is how I came to be
working at Newtown in the January of 1966. By then I had become
used to the rhythms of boarding school duties and the extraordinary
friendliness of the staff and students. Now I was also teaching
English to 1st form as well as teaching biology and some general
science classes throughout the school. I was also given one of Sam
McClures geography classes.
Every Saturday afternoon was a half day, but before being allowed
down town there was mandatory essay writing. First year students
had to write their essays in English and it was my job to give them
a choice of subjects to write about. On the 22nd January 1966 one
of the subjects I gave was The Night the School Caught Fire. It was
an easy choice as we had been doing spontaneous combustion
experiments recently in the Old Laboratory where I taught. After
essay writing the copy books would have been collected and taken
over to my shelf in the mistresses common room ready for marking.
That weekend I was the mistress on duty on the girls side and as
it turned out the only mistress sleeping in Selbourne that night.
The routines associated with getting the boarder girls to bed were
well established. First the upper and lower transition girls had to be
escorted up to their dormitory known as the San in the house near
La Poterne. It is now devoted to the Music department, but then it
was the home of Mrs Anne Smith, widow of Science master, Lester
Smith. She was House mistress there. In the colder months the
mistress on duty had to fill the piggies for these young girls. This
was done in the old basement kitchen from the big water heater,
a job fraught with risk of getting scalded, hence the teacher did it.
After lights out Mrs Smith took over with the help of two prefects.
The next part of my duty was to send the rest of the girls down to
their dorms in Selbourne at their appointed times and go down
myself with the last and most senior group. All went smoothly that
evening, lights were put out according to age groups and finally the
prefects arrived. After a final check that everyone was where they
should be I locked the external door. At that point my duty done I
went to my room on the ground floor, went to bed and fell asleep
unaware of the drama beginning to unfold in the old boiler house
chimney.
On the boys side, there were two resident masters Louis McKevitt
and Bob Russell and both were there that night. My memory is that
Louis was the master on duty at this hour of the day. The chimney
for the boiler was located between the dining room and the boys
playroom. Sparks were occasionally seen coming from it. On this
night they were seen again, but at some late hour it appeared that
the sparks had stopped. FEF and Maurice were happy to go home
at that point, but advised the two masters to keep watch for an hour
or so. Bob and Louis had been playing cards in Bobs room, but
eventually they too decided to call it a night. Louis had a room at
the top of the main house which faced towards the Lecture room.
From the window of his room Bob first noticed fire licking across the
boys dormitory roof, although Anne Robinson, Matron, also noticed
a strange light on the roof from her room in Nest at 12.30. Bob went
up to alert Louis and then he went down to the office to phone the
fire brigade and Maurice who then rang FEF.
To evacuate the boys Louis decided to go to the dining room and
get the bell that is still rung for silence. Armed with that he went up

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to the dorms and rang it. By now the dorms were filling with smoke
and all the boys were fast asleep. Fortunately, the lights were still
working, but the situation was dangerous and evacuation was
urgent. The familiar bell woke the boys and thinking it was morning
they began to head into the wash lobby. None of them noticed the
fire above them so there was no panic. Still drowsy with interrupted
sleep they were sent down the stairs to safety.
Louis now went back into the dorms to check that all the boys were
out and non-had crawled sleepily back to bed. The lights failed as
he did so and the ceiling was now well ablaze. Very few boys had
anything on them other than pyjamas and possibly slippers, but they
were taken straight over to the William Penn building classrooms
and a roll call was taken. All were there. Possibly saved from panic
by the bell to signal silence!
Meanwhile in response to Bobs phone call two fire brigades had
arrived and firemen began to bring the blaze under control, Maurice
and FEF had arrived and those young maids who also slept at the
top of the main house had been evacuated. The dormitory roof had
fallen in and the main efforts now were to prevent the fire spreading
to the main house. I was woken by knocking on the window of my
room. This was no Romeo and Juliet balcony scene. It was Louis
telling me to stick my head out of the window and that the school
was on fire. It was no exaggeration, it really was blazing fiercely at
that point. Flames fuelled by burning timbers were shooting high
up into the air. The maids were sent down to Selbourne and I sat
drinking tea with them until we got a message that Mrs Smith in the
San could give them beds.
My concern now was that if one of the boarder girls woke and saw
the fire they would be afraid for the safety of the boys. I decided
to wake the prefects and explain to them what had happened.
We agreed that I should gather all the girls into Long Dorm in the
morning tell them what had happened and then we would all walk
up to the school together and hopefully some breakfast would
be available. The girls may have been a bit annoyed to have slept
through the drama, but were also very relieved that brothers and
boyfriends were safe.
As we walked up the drive it was obvious that a serious fire had
occurred. The hoses were still on the drive, there was no roof on
the building, the dining room was smoke blackened and saturated
and transistor radios, charred books and items of clothing littered
Newtown School, early 1940s
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the ground. It had taken till 5.30 to extinguish the fire. As we tried
to absorb this shocking scene the boys arrived, walking up the drive
in their pyjamas and dressing gowns. I believe they had been given
beds in neighbouring houses, staff houses and floor space in Cul le
Grein where they finished their nights sleep.
The household and kitchen staff were magnificent and we were all
given breakfast in the Junior girls playroom. This room is now the
new kitchen. Details of the fire had been on national news and soon
parents began arriving with clothes for their sons to change into
and most boys went home to get more. The headmaster George
K Langley of Bishop Foy Church of Ireland School arrived and
offered dormitory space to a substantial number of boys. A kindly,
generous offer and eagerly accepted by Maurice Wigham. Newtown
later incorporated Bishop Foy when it closed. Incredibly not one
academic school day was lost. Maurice felt it was important to keep
the school running as normally as possible and that is exactly what
happened. The community spirit was never stronger than those
following weeks. Fortunately, none of the classrooms had been
damaged and the dining room was temporarily relocated to the
girls playroom.
And what of those first-year essays? Well, when I found time
to mark them most pupils had blamed me for setting fire to the
laboratory which then spread to the adjacent classrooms and the
Lecture room, (now the Study Hall). Others blamed the kitchen staff
for accidentally starting the blaze. The true origin of the fire was
never something that anyone could have expected, but for me the
Newtown School Fire was an incredible flash bulb moment in my life.
PS I later married Louis Mckevitt RIP Louis Mckevitt 21.3.2017
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DAVID ASHMORE Class of 1993

When did you attend the juniors was a great personal

Newtown? I went to Newtown achievement!
from 1987-1993.
What did you want to do
What did you like about when you left Newtown?
heading off to Newtown? Farming is my background
The excitement and sense of and after Newtown I was
adventure. Being a twin, with deciding between a degree
both of us going to Newtown, in Agriculture or Furniture
we had each other to lean-on Design and in the end studied
which made the step easier. My Agriculture. I remember the
eldest sister had just finished months of indecision about
the previous June but three which to choose and probably
older brothers were going to be working on the home farm that
there and so there was lots of summer swayed my decision.
family support. Looking back now you see how
many twists and turns a career
Did you find it hard to follow can take and that college
in your brothers and sisters choices at 17 years of age do
footsteps? Of course you not have to define your life and
always get compared to family career but at the time it was a
and my eldest brother was monumental decision.
Head Boy when I started but
overall it was fine. Probably, What did you do when you
I imagine, the greatest finished school? After the BSc
disappointment was for the in Agriculture I was looking
rugby coaches when they saw for jobs that appealed and
my frame was about half that my Mum came along with
of all three brothers! Playing an advert seeking a Junior
on the senior hockey team with Negotiator in the Country
my 2 older brothers [twins in Department of Hamilton saying it was perfect for me. I school reunions and of course
6th year] when I was Captain of Osborne King [now Savills], enjoyed it and became Head the ubiquitous Facebook
of the Country Department updates!
in 2004. I later became a
Director with Sherry FitzGerald, What are your hobbies?
LOCAL EXPERTISE, GLOBAL REACH
overseeing Fine Homes & Horses have always been a
Estates sales, before setting part of my life and continue
up Sothebys International to be a great source of
Realty here in Ireland last year. fun and fantastic therapy
Country
Along the way, while working, whenever a little stressed or
Homes
I completed a BSc in Property down. Jogging with the dog
and an MA in Historic Houses. keeps us both a little fit and
exercised. Snowboarding
Are there Newtown people has been omnipresent since
who inspired you? There are a first introduction to skiing
several for all sorts of reasons. in 5th year of school and
Historic A new teacher when our year wakeboarding and water
Homes started was Gerry Hanlon skiing are great fun, but little
who was fantastic and has practiced lately. In school,
inspired a lifelong interest sports dominated every spare
and love of history. Albeit moment, with hockey my best
when in Newtown I was more sport, but many hours were
interested in sport than study, whiled away playing tennis,
it did establish an interest and table tennis and swimming.
Golf City set the foundations for later Reading has become a great
Homes Homes academic achievement. He passion.
was also a House Master and
allowed me and another F1 fan, David is Managing Director
T.J. Crosbie, to watch some of of Ireland Sothebys
the Grand Prix on his television International Realty, a Director
and all of us to watch the Toy of Punchestown and a BSc
Waterfront Show I remember. Fellow Agriculture, BSc Property and
Homes pupils from school continue to MA Historic Houses graduate.
be an inspiration. He lives in Kildare with his
wife Alice. He is one of seven
Do you keep in touch with children [two sets of twins], of
For professional advice please contact David Ashmore in confidence class mates? I keep properly Richard and Sally Ashmore,
at david.ashmore@sothebysrealty.ie or +353 [0]1 905 9790 in touch with a small group who all attended Newtown. His
Ireland Sothebys International Realty. PSRA Licence No. 003640. All Rights Reserved. Independently Owned and Operated.
and in touch with a much wider father and grandfather also
number through the periodic went to Newtown.

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NEW HOCKEY PITCH AT NEWTOWN
2016 and 2017 have been exciting years
for hockey at Newtown. As reported in the
2016 magazine a new, updated synthetic
playing surface was being installed. Few
were prepared to believe that after the
Board of Management gave approval to the
project on May 19th, and the final contract
was signed on 3rd August 2016, that the
pitch would be formally opened on 24th
September but it was!

The contractors, Tony Patterson, through

the great commitment and determination
of son Paul Patterson, worked diligently
through the Summer months. They lifted
and removed the old carpet; they removed
the old shock pad, cleaned, examined and
repaired the old tarmac base; they laid the
new shock pad (incredible to watch the
care, precision and attention to detail!) and In foreground: David Gahan, Hilary Johnson, Jacqui Freyne (Stokes)
were fortunate to do so without break for
bad weather the man in charge of laying
it said to me that he felt it was the best he
had ever done. This was followed by laying
the new TigerTurf (Evo Pro) carpet and
then inserting the special imported sand.
Completion date: 19th September 5 days
to spare!

The chosen opening date of Old Scholars

weekend was now a reality just as well,
because many plans had been made.
The Irish, Munster and Waterford hockey
Presidents had all been invited and were
delighted to partake in the occasion.
Others, including some major donors or
their representatives, Board members,
the Principal and his wife, Old Scholar
President and Secretary, Project committee
members, former hockey coaches,
contractor Paul Patterson, and Johnson
family members, all attended a delicious
lunch in the school dining room to start the
procedings.
The main guest of honour, later to formally
open the pitch, was Craig Fulton, Irish
mens coach (freshly back from tremendous
Olympic efforts in Rio).
Due to inclement weather conditions the
speeches were transferred to the Foy Hall
rather than pitch side; almost 200 were in
attendance, ranging from team members,
former internationals, old scholars,
students, current and former hockey staff,
Hockey club members and many other
interested people.
Redmond ODonoghue (Board
Chairperson), Keith Lemon (Principal), Ivy
Dennis (Irish President), Sally Kavanagh
(Waterford President) and Roger Johnson
(Project co-ordinator) all spoke about
various aspects of the sport and the pitch,
before Craig Fulton gave an inspirational
talk particularly so for the younger hockey
players, many of whom were present.
Johnson family members: Shirley (Trimble),
Roger, Isaac, Ben, Craig, Sam, Joan, Hilary.
Barbara on ground
By the time these were completed the rain
had almost stopped, so everyone moved out
to the pitch, where Craig formally cut a tape
across the entrance.
Then the important bit began! A team had
been selected, made up of 19 Old Scholars
and 9 members of the Hockey club, all
former or current Irish internationals. This
team played a school selection.
The game comprised of 3 halves the kitchen staff.
intention being that the older former
internationals would not last too long before
they would benefit from rolling substitution,
and that as they gradually completed
their stint, other Old Scholars would feed
in. However cetain younger Old Scholars
were unhappy at waiting and managed to
substitute themselves earlier than planned!
The game was freeflowing and the students
team marvelled at some of the skills
displayed by the older folk.
Most people remember a final scoreline of
2-2 which, if correct, is most satisfactory!
Jonathan Earl generously managed the PR
and media side of the event and the Old
Scholar International team looked great in
the specially made CW shirts generously
donated to players by Old Scholar Conan
Watt. A few of the special commemorative
shirts produced for sale still remain
Laying the shock pads
excellent value at 15 for a special
memento.
The great social side of the celebrations,
with a large number of spectators enjoying
the spectacle, was greatly enhanced by
decorative flowers, bunting and flags
provided by Hockey club members and
others. After the match the celebrations
were rounded off by a lovely afternoon tea,
provided by the wonderful household and
All in all it was a good day. The pitch looked
resplendent, and the surface played
superbly especially considering it was
so new. Many players felt that it was
remarkably similar to a water-based pitch;
but then it had rained a lot!
The challenge now is to ensure that the
proper, regular maintenance and care are
given by the school authorities to ensure
the pitch remains and is maintained in top
class condition and also that a sinking
Fund is put in place to help with the next
replacement, hopefully many years distant
(and certainly not my problem next time!)
It is wonderful for the school and the club to
have this new pitch, which is already playing
an important part in the resurgence of local
interest and success in hockey.

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Newtown has just been named the Munster schoolboys hockey
school of the year! On the fringes of Munster it is difficult to keep
the hockey flag flying, but there is no doubt that currently the future
is looking good.

One visiting club were so delighted with the surface compared to

their own that they said they would prefer the return fixture to be
at Newtown again!

School teams have been performing well with some excellent

results (see reports in school section of magazine). There is a
very promising Senior boys team composed largely of 3rd and
4th formers, which means they will continue playing together and
should develop into a particularly strong team in the next 2 or 3
years. A record number of boys was selected to play for Munster
6 at under 16 level and 2 at under 18, with Ben Johnson also playing
8 matches for the Irish under 16 team in 2016 and to date 3 for the
Irish under 18 team with 6 more pending in July 2017.

Two girls were selected to play for South East and Karen Sweeney
(a.k.a. Old Scholar Karen Harris) and Shirley Moore (WHC) are
currently playing with the Irish Masters team.

The Hockey club has also had a number of good and successful
results, especially with their under 16 team who won both the
Munster cup and the league a wonderful double. This shows the
fruits of their Sunday morning coaching and training sessions and
is a great encouragement for the efforts and committment of all the
coaches.
Finally, due to some tremendously generous donations, we are
only a few thousand euro short of the 260,000 total cost so if
you wish to make a donation please dont hesitate to get in touch!
Craig Fulton, Irish Hockey coach cutting the tape to formally open
the new pitch
Also, to finish the job properly there is a need for dug-outs. The
commercial variety cost in the region of 8-9,000 for a pair so if
any generous person wishes to sponsor these it would be wonderful!
If interested, you could make contact with me at rogerjoan5@gmail.
com. RHJ July 2017

HOCKEY SUCCESSES OVER THE YEARS

To date we have traced 38
Old Scholars (including 2
members of staff) who have
been selected at some level for
Ireland, and also 11 hockey club
members. Sadly 6 of these are
now deceased.
The current list, still work
in progress, is shown below
additions/amendments/
corrections or even
confirmations would be
gratefully received:
INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS
(who were at Newtown -
asterisk * indicates that they
played later for WHC)
Michael Varian: 1 Schools
1958; 1st Irish Schools team v
Scotland.
Roger Johnson*: 1 Schools
1958; (sub)
Robert Hill*: 2 Schools 1959; 1 u
21 1961; 2 u 23 1962.
Patrick Bewley: 1 Schools 1961
v Wales in Dublin L.bridge Rd.
Patrick Varian: Schools 1961 ?
in Port Talbot
Roger Bewley: 2 Schools 1966,
3 Schools 1967 (won Triple
Crown)
Ken Parkhill: 1 Schools 1970?
(Belfast)
John Mc Kechnie: 4 Senior caps
1978/79 and under 22 1973/75
Hugh Lilburn: 5 Senior caps
1977/78 + indoor 1982 (The
Hague) (then injured)
Ken Russell: 3 Schools 1972 (Tr
Crown) ? 1st Home Nations
(Glasgow)
Gary Lilburn: Schools sub 1972;
3 Schools 1973; some u 23 also.
Herbie Poole: Schools 1974 ?
Andrew Cox*: Schools goalie
1974? (Hon Newtown, as
teacher, not pupil!)
Robert Haughton: 7 Senior
caps 1981
West Thornton: Schools 1977;
16 caps, Irish over 50s & 55s,
2015/16.
Nick Popplewell: u 18 Schools
1982 in Wales. Beat S & W;
doesnt remember E!
Craig Johnson*: 3 u 16 Schools
1984 (?1st tournament won in
Dundee)
Brian Hayden*: 3 Schools 1985
(won tournament in Sophia
Gardens, Cardiff)
Andrew Monteith: Schools 1988
won tournament in Glasgow
David Ryan*: 3 Schools u. 16
1992; Irish Colleges 1996.
Niall Tuohy*: 9 u.16 2004;
selected as Capt 2005, but
withdrew due to illness.
Ben Johnson*: 8 u16 2016
(Glasgow & Antwerp)
Valerie Duncan (Parkhill): 26
Senior caps 1982/84 (won
Intercontinental cup, Malaysia
83)
Carolyn Burns (Shankey)*:
2 Senior caps 1989; many
Masters>50. (Hon Newtown, as
teacher!)
Karen Harris Sweeney*:
1 Masters >45 2016; also
2017
Jacqui Freyne (Stokes)*:
Masters 2013, 14, 15 injured
16
Jeanne Thornton: 3 Schools
1978, 3 Schools 1979
Ann Delahunt: 3 Schools 1980
Anna Pearson: 3 Sch 1981,
Garryduff; 3 Sch, as winning
Captain1982, Aberystwyth
Sheena Bailey: u.18, u.21 &
University Games, 1987-1991
then retired injured
Hilary Johnson*: Irish Colleges
1997
Fiona Bradish*: 3 u.18 caps
2004
Jeamie Deacon*: 8 u 18 caps
2004, 7 u.21 2005.
Who are/were members of
Waterford Hockey Club
Shirley Moore: 10 caps 2014/15
Irish Masters >45, also 2017
Ann Madden (Murphy): 2
caps Irish Universities; 3 caps
Masters >40 2016.
Kristin Lyons (Farrell): 17
Senior caps from 2004
onwards.
Bernie Heffernan: 63/65 Senior
caps, many as captain, 1987-
1993
Finola Moore (Furlong): 3
Schools 1978
Shirley Byrne: 3 Schools 1982
Siobhan Furlong: 3 Schools
1982; 3 u.21 1984.
Melanie Foley: 3 Schools 1984
Maeve OShea: Irish u.15 1991;
u 16 1992; u 18 1993/4; about
12 caps in total.
Aine Cummins: 4 u.15 Irish caps
1992
Deceased Internationals
Newtown School
Arthur Pearson: 1 Senior cap
1914
Percy Murdoch: 12 Senior caps
1920/25
Stuart Lilburn: Played v
British XI 1945no caps; war
prevented further selection
Anthony ONeill: Schools ? 1979
Tim Konig: Schools 1979
Waterford Hockey Club
George Higgins: 1 Senior cap
1931
This summary is currently
being worked on; please inform
Roger Johnson of any errors
you see, or additions you may
be aware of! Thank you.
RHJ July 2nd 2017 E & O E

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OBITUARY Brian (Samuel) Pim 11TH JUNE 1929-2ND MAY 2017

Brian Pim was born on the 11th June 1929.
He attended the friends Lisburn School
1941-1942 and then went on to Newtown
School Waterford 1942-1943.
He went to Bootham School York, England
1943-1947 and then went on to graduate at
Trinity College Dublin in Civil Engineering.
One of the founding members of the Irish
Sub Aqua Club and became Honorary
Treasurer.
He also served on Newtown School
Committee and Sub constitutes from the
early Seventies until the School Bicentenary
1998.

He joined the family business W+R Jacob Married Vivienne in July 1958 and had five
[later became Irish Biscuits] and worked children who all followed in his footsteps
there for 40 years. and attended Newtown, he died 2nd May
2017.

OBITUARY Bertie (Albert William) Finnegan

16TH NOVEMBER 1925-14TH JANUARY 2017
My earliest memory of Bertie is hearing that he had been canned at
the national school near where we lived in Sandymount in Dublin. He
must have been about 7 years old at this time and his sister Nancy
was aged 6 and myself, his sister Hazel was aged 5.

Bertie continued unsuccessful at various school until his mother

decided to send him to Newtown aged 10. Our mothers brother
Bertie Buttle had gone to Newtown from Enniscorthy in about 1911
and according to his sisters memory he had turned out to be a very
tidy and careful person, So she was hoping that Newtown would
work similar wonders for her son.

Alas, tidy and careful were not the results, but so much better were Bertie and his sisters Nancy and Hazel at a recent Old Scholars
the methods of Headmaster Marsh that his pupils become happy reunion
and carefree and yet successful scholars. Bertie flourished at this
school. He was a boarder there until aged 18 and he told me that Leslie always accompanied him he did a period as President of the
even though he had started so young he had never felt lonely. association and was always pleased to return to the school which
had made him happy for life. Berties Sister, Hazel Bowman.
He was an all-rounder in achievements, a team member in most
sports, handball champion, head boy and an excellent academic
scholar. Extra activities included many visits to the camp in Co.
Kerry, also there were the holidays of hiking, cycling and mountain
climbing with Wilson Strangeman. Bertie greatly enjoyed there on
one occasion he was so keen to be included in a trip that he cycled
up to Dublin from Waterford to get funds from his parents and www.campwaterford.com

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cycled down south again the next day! 100 miles each way.

Bertie choose engineering as a career and studied this in Trinity

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and the award of 1st in his year. After a short period of work at
Dublin Port 7 Docks Bertie then got employment in Wales where
4 - 6 yrs
the Rhayader Dam was being built. I think that he found the Welsh
mountains rather boring compared to the fun he had experienced in
Dublin Also he said that the landlady was able to cook only one type
of food so that every evening it was the same meal-mutton stew.
Bertie stuck it out there for a few years but he returned to Dublin to
work in a business of animal food stuffs and animal bio products.
7 - 14 yrs
He was a very nice big brother to Nancy and myself he never bullied
us and was exceptionally generous with presents to our off spring
while he himself was without a family for a long time, he remained
a popular bachelor until aged 45, then he very wisely married Leslie
OKelly she was a splendid asset bringing him affection, fun and
marvellous sociability this led to many friendships and they became
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DORIAN VAN BRAAM Class of 2003

Dorian Van Braam, having spent spells abroad in Italy and Spain
as well as back in Ireland is now settled in the south of England in
the Surrey hills near Guildford. He is married to past pupil Gemma
Coffey and they are expecting their first child together.

Alongside his art and design work he has become heavily involved in
sculptural installations for film and TV as well as venues and events;
specializing in more naturally themed content matter. He has
worked on numerous large feature films, such as Paddington Bear
and The conjuring, and is responsible for the re design, build and
installation of major elements at various high profile venues in the
capital.

I have a lot of different things going on continually, and relish the

challenge that such an array of activities always throws up. From the
more functional homeware and custom furniture commissions to
the various Film and TV works, and the painting commissions to
the wild and wonderful themed and sculptural installations that I
have had the chance to do. On one day I may be doing woodwork,
the next metalwork, and then the day after mix the two with
composites! It s an incredible privilege to wake up in the morning
and relish what the day holds in store, not without its difficulties and
stresses of course, but a pleasure to be appreciated and respected.
My fascination with the fine arts was born in the old masters and
as such always wanted to lean in the direction of being an artistic
channel through which people could realise their ideas and dreams;
which needs a broader more complete skillset, lending itself to
getting the job done with maximum efficiency and minimal loss of
the initial spark. This loss of spark is something that is gradually
happening in so many arcs of life thanks to standardisation
and specialisation, but a few of us have to fly the flag, and I feel
privileged to have survived the journey to the point where there is no
other way for me. A lot of friends and acquaintances have fallen by
the wayside over the years as lifes war of attrition took hold, and in
some way I owe it to them.
He generally works the summer months in and around London and
the studios, and the winter months based more from home working
on private projects and commissions. He is an avid mountain biker
and sport climber, and this downtime also gives him a chance to
allow more time to these escapes.

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GAIL JOHNSON
I was educated at Newtown
School where I had some
of the happiest years of my
life. I try to use the values I
gathered at Newtown, and as
a Quaker, in my approach to
my personal and professional
life on a daily basis. In 1989,
following work experience
encouraged by Ken McCormick
and Joan Conway I furthered
my professional training at
Ballymaloe Cookery School
by completing their renowned
certificate course. Following
my course, I was invited to
work as Personal Secretary
to Myrtle Allen, internationally
recognised writer, hotelier and
teacher. From Myrtle I learnt
the importance of honesty in
cooking and the value of high
quality, local seasonal produce
in the production of excellent
cuisine.
As I have a keen interest in
travel and exploring other
cultures, I spent two winter
seasons running 5 star ski
chalets in the French Alps. The
families holidaying had very high
expectations of food quality and
delivery.
In 1993 I set up two
Restaurants in Kilkenny with my
business partner, The Millstone
Restaurant in Bennettsbridge,
and Cafe Sol in Kilkenny. Both
of these restaurants were
noted for their innovative and
creative use of alternative
styles and the overall quality
of their food. They were
mentioned as one of the 100
best restaurants in Ireland and
received many mentions in
national newspapers. We sold
our business in 2001 which
allowed me to spend a year
travelling to Thailand, Australia,
New Zealand and Africa where I
enjoyed learning about food and
wine from different regions, and
attended as many courses as
possible on local cuisine.
Currently, I am Head Chef at
Lennons@visual, in the George
Bernard Shaw Visual Arts
Centre in Carlow an award
winning restaurant, known for
its seafood menu, traditional
seasonal Irish food with a twist.
Lennons was set up in 2009
with my input into all aspects
of the business, particularly the
range of cuisine on offer, in 2016
Class of 1987
I was one of the few women in
Ireland to be nominated as the
best chef of their county by
the Restaurants Association
of Ireland, an accolade which I
am extremely proud of. Having
recently completed a BA in
Culinary Arts Degree in WIT,
I now teach at the School of
Food in Thomastown in my
spare time. While working
in the catering industry one
can never stop learning new
developments, products and
trends.
What was it like working with
Myrtle Allen, and what piece of
wisdom did you take from her?
Myrtle Allen inspired my career,
setting my standards high from
an early age. While showing
total respect to the suppliers
Myrtle encouraged me to
appreciate the importance of
the quality of seasonal, raw
ingredients and not to settle for
anything but the freshest and
finest produce. With this raw
produce it was very important
not to let the technique get
in the way. Myrtle is a leader
and campaigner in protecting
the heritage of our food, I see
this as continuing throughout
my career. She respects the
contribution of each individual
regardless of ability or aptitude
which I continue to use daily.
Whats the atmosphere like in
your kitchen (amongst team)?
My kitchen is joyful, fun and full
of divelment. Predominately
run by female chefs, it is
generally a calm but focused,
hard-working productive
kitchen. The chefs and kitchen
porters enjoy coming to work.
Having run a restaurant of
your own, and worked in
others kitchens, what is
essential, do you think, for a
restaurant to not only survive
but be successful?
It is vital to have strong
management in place for
the successful running of a
kitchen. Each chef must have
the common goal of producing
the best quality produce, good
service and respect for both
customers and employees.
There must be consistency
and flexibility in the team.
Portion and margin control with
costings must be adhered to.
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What has been your greatest
challenge to date in your
career?
Luckily I only have had a few
challenges including; Returning
to employment having been
self- employed for 12 years.
Completing my BA in Culinary
Arts Degree in WIT, whilst
working full time. Inventing a
product which was ready to
go to market (wont say what
as it may come down the line!)
Doing a live competition /demo
at Electric picnic with five other
talented Irish chefs.
What 2017 food trends are you
currently experimenting with?
Ireland has become increasingly
multicultural, I am constantly
adapting recipes from different
countries and experimenting
with cuisine by using different
textures, ingredients and
flavours. I am looking at
special dietary requirements
and allergens including sugar
substitutes, lactose and gluten
free dishes.
How do you like to cook when
off duty?
If I cook its quick and
comforting! I prefer to spend my
downtime out of the kitchen. I
have good friends who love to
cook, they invite me over to
enjoy a relaxed tasty vibe!
Whats your current favourite
ingredient to work with?
I love experimenting with
vegetarian foods, the list is
endless. I am interested in
different diets so in Lennons we
are promoting menus with low
fat and healthy options with a
focus on nutrition. This includes
cooking with many different
pulses, beans and seeds and
introducing new flavours,
spices and ginger. I am a true
carnivore and love using offal in
all different ways too.
How has your background/
upbringing influenced your
cooking?
Coming from a large family
we were always encouraged
to cook. My Home economics
teacher (Joan Conway) was a
great source of support where I
gained a grounded base for life.
As a direct descendant of the
original Bewley business I have
always had an innate connection
with the catering business.
Through my Quaker faith my
morals of honesty, integrity and
hard-work are used daily, also
the belief of the equality and
worth of all people has resulted
in women (me) being strong,
persistent, determined and
willing to learn.
Is there a philosophy of
cooking we should all bring
into our lives?
When respect and value are
shown for the individual, people
will work hard and continue
to their success. My previous
tutor named me as a Naturalist
cook meaning, plating food
that is as close as possible to its
natural state, to present food to
celebrate the ingredients, not
mask or camouflage the flavour,
texture or colour. Perhaps these
adjectives could be used in our
lives,
What other countries inspire
you food-wise?
Each country has a unique
style of food and cooking.
African and Asian cuisine has
opened my eyes to a myriad of
ingredients, flavours techniques
and styles.
I have an interest in French
cookery as I spent two seasons
in the French Alps. I have just
finished Elizabeth Davids
biography which portrayed a
lady ahead of her time.
AGM
Minutes of the AGM of the Newtown Mountmellick and Foyonian Old
Scholars association held in Newtown School, Waterford on Sunday
the 25th of September 2016. At 12.30.
Present: Jonathan Fletcher, Richard de Courcy, Heather ONeill,
Sara lee OBrien, Lynda jacob, Tony Chearnley, Kika Wiser, Debbie
Bailey Derek Dunne, David Harrison, Sarah McBride, Roger
Johnson, Joan Johnson, Oriel Woodbyrne, Peter pearce and Andre
Thompson.
Apologies: Bob Burns, Keith Cooke, Alan Harrison and Clodagh
Alyward.
Andre started the meeting by thanking everyone for attending
this Sunday and congratulated Roger Johnson and family on their
hugely successful Hockey pitch opening yesterday despite the rain
showers a fantastic day and an amazing new pitch for the school.
Roger thanked the old scholars and acknowledged their donation
to the fund and thanks them for their help on the day. Craig Fulton
officially opened the pitches but there was a great turn out of old
scholar hockey players too.
Treasures Report: Peter read his report for 2015. The audited
accounts are printed in full in the review.
New officers and committee: The following officers were proposed
by Debbie Bailey and seconded by Derek Dunne for the year from
September 2016 to September 2017
President Sara Lee OBrien
Vice president to be confirmed
Hon Treasurer Peter Pearce
Secretary Oriel Woodbyrne
Hon Auditor Brian Little
Editor to be confirmed
Dates retiring: 2017 Ciara Harrison and Andre Thompson. 2018
Clodagh Alyward, Oriel Woodbyrne and Peter Pearce. 2019 Tony
Chearnley, Sara Lee OBrien, Jonathan Fletcher and Ken Murphy
2020 Sonya Boyce and Sarah McBride.
Oriel reported that there was a correction to a death reported in
the Newtown Review, John Carty class 1976 is alive and still living in
Dublin.
Managed money fund proposal number 1. To change the Old
Scholars portfolio to a managed fund.
This will continue with Goodbodys but we will pay an annual fee.
Proposal number 2. To place half the Eric de Courcy fund (approx
25,000) with our managed fund. Retaining the balance on deposit
with a bank.
Board of management were originally sent a letter to say that the
old scholars were concerned about the review and the printing
costs as well as posting issues. So this year the old scholars have a
proposal number 3. To provide the Newtown review on the on-line
platform from 2017, not producing a hard copy version.
Most people at the AGM felt this was not the way to go and urged
the committee to rethink this idea. It was felt that a lot of advertisers
would not continue with paying if it was only on line. But obviously
costs are the biggest issue. It was suggested to go back to the board
of management and look in to changing printers. It was felt that
there would be a huge loss if the review was not available in print
version.
A letter of contact and updated information might need to be sent
out with the review to improve the postage numbers letting people
update their preferences and change to family share and the on-line
service that is already available.

Stepping down from the committee this year is Keith Cooke, Andre
thanked him for his work and efforts with the committee. Other
members proposed by Roger Johnson and seconded by Eric de
Courcy for the years running from Sept 2017 to Sept 2019 were Bob
Burns to remain on, Sharon Mansfield, Tony Chearnley and Sarah
McBride leaving the committee the option to co-opt another person
for editor and or vice president.
Joan Johnson suggested that a voluntary contribution might be set
up with on line payment system and people could then pay for their
postage if they wanted a hard copy.
There being no other business the meeting was closed and Andre
Thompson handed over the chain of office to incoming president
Sara Lee OBrien.

TREASURERS REPORT 2016/17

NMFOSA Fund: The Old Scholars Association distributed funds, as follows: 300.00 was given towards the annual short story, poetry and
photo competition. 100.00 each was contributed to Robert Pim and Kate Sherry to help towards the costs of representing the school at
the Caretakers of the Environment international conference in Denmark. 500.00 was contributed towards the Young Scientists trip to
Dublin. 5000.00 was donated towards the funding of the new hockey pitch.

Eric de Courcy Fund: 790.00 Music Bursary was awarded to Daniel Evans. Our congratulations for great work. As of 31st December 2016
the Fund was worth 46,604.86.

Investments: The value of the portfolio took a bit of a hit this year, owing to uncertainties over BREXIT and various European elections.
Goodbody Valuation, as of 31st. December 2016 was 74,642.78 Despite the drop-in valuation, dividends held up nicely.

AOB: At last years AGM, a motion was passed to transfer the Eric de Courcy Fund and the NMFOSA stock Portfolio into a Managed Fund
with Goodbody Stockbrokers. The Eric de Courcy Fund has been with PTSB for several years, but the interest earned has been dropping to
close to zero for the past few years. We have been advised by Goodbody that this is the best way to use our funds, especially as world events
are uncertain. They say that, with their expertise, we can look forward to higher annual returns. This is being finalized as we go to print.
Copies of the audited accounts will be available upon request at the AGM in September.

On behalf of the Committee: Peter Pearce Hon. Treasurer

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