She was of patched green fields, stone walls, narrow winding boreens, holy wells and Pilgrim places.
"Always believe in the capacity of the written word to move and inspire" - Maura Varley
Dorothy instrumental in our library moving to the Church of Ireland
Environmental Scientist, Advocate and Public Intellectual October 1945
Local Business Woman and Entrepreneur - Ballinrobe
Mrs May gave a voice to the vulnerable and never shied away from speaking up.
Served in Ballinrobe from 1941 to 1960
Tess May was Captain of the local Cumann na mBan
I am what you will be; I was what you are now!
Ad vitam educationem (Education for life) - Kathleen Ryder
Kay has a great sense of humour, and a very positive outlook on life
Sr. Francis McMyler’s love of music began in her childhood when she was taught the piano. On entering the Convent ...
A true survivor of desperate times in Ballinrobe
Mary had a warm welcome for everybody that visited.
Mary serves her community willingly and cheerfully.
"Number of years in not the measure of life".
Columnist, Author and Pulitzer Prize Winner.
An honest, generous, patient and forgiving person who worked hard to support and nurture her family
Extracted from the 1970 Convent of Mercy School Magazine p 14 - 17
Kathleen' years at Creagh House, Ballinrobe, which was a TB Sanatorium at one stage
She encouraged an interest in light opera which has existed in Ballinrobe for over 60 years.
