TWO teachers who have given over a half a century of service to the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), and to education in Limerick City, were honoured by their colleagues at a function in Fitzgerald’s Woodlands House Hotel.
Ann McMahon, a native of Castlemahon, served as branch secretary of Limerick City INTO for over 20 years. The branch is one of the largest and most active in the country with over 1,000 members.
A graduate of Mary Immaculate College, Ann taught in Castleconnell National School before moving to St Augustine’s Special School, then based in Augustinian Lane in the city.
Later Ann worked with the Visiting Teacher Service for Travellers before it was abolished as part of the cuts following the financial crash.
She also held the role of principal at St Joseph’s BNS in Rathkeale, where she served until her retirement in 2020. Ann has been involved in many educational projects on a voluntary basis where her knowledge and wisdom are greatly valued.
Catherine Walsh spent her entire teaching career in the Salesian Primary school in Fernbank in Limerick City. In trade union circles, Catherine was tasked with recruiting young teachers to the union and maintaining accurate records of membership.
Branch Chairperson Stephanie Collins made a presentation to both teachers, while tributes were paid to them by a number of speakers.
