On Friday, 30th May, we celebrated the launch of book “Mount Sackville 160 years of Cluny Education”, written by Ms Mary Delaney.
This book celebrates the rich tapestry of experiences woven over the past 160 years at Mount Sackville, captures the essence of a remarkable journey and serves as a a testament to the enduring spirit of our school. We are not merely reflecting on the passage of time; we are honouring a legacy, a sanctuary of learning that has nurtured generations of young minds and spirits in Faith, Hope and Love.
It was a beautiful summer evening at the historic Farmleigh House and Estate and many distinguished guests gathered to celebrate this very special literary milestone.The guests were able to purchase the signed copy of the book at the arrival and then proceeded to the welcome reception.
The event opened with a heartfelt musical performance by Isobel Ryan, who sang Songbird by Eva Cassidy, setting a moving tone for the evening.
Mrs Eileen Cuddihy-Higgins delivered an inspiring opening address, followed by Ms Mary Delaney who provided a thoughtful summary of the book and expressed gratitude to all contributors. Ms Delaney also coordinated the presentation of gifts in recognition of the evening’s supporters.
Sr Maeve Guinan of the St Joseph of Cluny Order shared a reflection bringing a spiritual depth to the gathering. The official launch of the book was then led by Minister Jack Chambers, marking the event with a message of encouragement and celebration.
The second musical interlude came from Chloe Kearney, who performed Times Are Hard for Dreamers (from Amélie), capturing the hope and resilience behind the book’s message.
The evening concluded with warm words of thanks from Mrs Eileen Cuddihy-Higgins, expressing appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the event.
The book is now available for purchase from the school office.