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Celebrating our past, present and future at St Dominic’s!
What a wonderful afternoon of reconnection, memories and celebration at St Dominic’s!
On Thursday 5th November we were delighted to welcome back several past pupils who had represented the school on the camogie field over the years. It was a lovely opportunity to celebrate our rich sporting heritage and recognise the generations of talented players who have contributed so much to the school’s sporting story.
Following our first get-together in June at the Devenish, word of the occasion clearly spread, and today’s gathering saw some new faces joining us too! It was wonderful to see so many past pupils return to their alma mater, reconnect with old friends and share memories of their school days.
Our Past Pupils Union (PPU) played an important part in bringing everyone together, and we extend a special thank you to Irene the schools catering manager for providing the delicious tea, coffee and buns. There was plenty of reminiscing and laughter before everyone enjoyed a short tour of the school.
The tour provided a wonderful trip down memory lane, revisiting familiar places such as the Study Hall, the old Library and Music Rooms, while also offering an opportunity to visit our new Oratory and PE department. As they walked the corridors, there were plenty of stops along the way to admire the old team photographs, school pictures and familiar faces from years gone by, proudly displayed on our walls. It was particularly special to see former pupils recognising old team photographs and sharing memories of their own school days. While so much has changed over the years, these familiar spaces and treasured photographs remain an important part of our shared school history.
The timing of today’s gathering was particularly fitting, as our current Under-16 Camogs were also competing in the Ulster B Final. What a lovely connection between past and present! Among our visitors were former camogie players, some of whom come from families where the love of the game has been passed down through generations, with mothers also having represented St Dominic’s on the camogie field.
Events like today are a wonderful example of the importance of community links and the relationships we continue to build beyond the school gates. By welcoming back past pupils, celebrating their achievements and sharing their experiences with our current school community, we strengthen our sense of identity, belonging and shared history. These connections help our pupils appreciate the traditions they are part of while inspiring the next generation to create memories of their own.
We look forward to continuing these connections through our Past Pupils Union, with a number of exciting events planned in the coming weeks, including the much-anticipated PPU Carol Concert.
We would love to hear from any other past pupils who would like to get involved in the Carol Concert or reconnect with the PPU. Please get in touch at [annereidmallon@icloud.com]
To all who joined us today, thank you for coming back, sharing your stories, and reminding us that, wherever life takes you, St Dominic’s will always be part of your story.
Once a Dominican, always a Dominican!