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Harper OBE addressed         Ken Clarke emphasised the influence of teachers on
                                   the  congregation. The       the development of the whole person. Mr Lindsay
                                   Chief Inspector of the       expresses his thanks to all the staff for their dedication
                                   Department of Education      to the school. The Royal School choir were conducted
                                   Dr. Harold Hislop a past     by Ms. Woods and performed two pieces. To mark this
                                   pupil of the school recalled   very special time in the school’s history a new school
                                   his   own     experiences.   crest was officially launched.  An Oak tree was planted
                                   Ciaran Cannon  T.D. the      at the school by Archbishop Harper, which signals
                                   Minister of State for        new beginnings.  While we look back on the past with
                                   education complimented       pride, we look forward to the future with optimism
          the school on its contribution to the education of    and confidence.
          pupils for the last 400 years.  The Mayor of Cavan,                                             Aisling Kells
          Paddy O’Reilly outlined the history of the school and
          its importance in the education of pupils. Bishop
















                                                                 Unveiling of new Royal School Cavan crest to mark the 400 year anniversary of the
                                                                  school.  Pictured: Bishop of Kilmore, Ken Clarke & Edward Lindsay, Headmaster.
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