Pupils at Scoil Niocláis, Frankfield, Cork City enjoyed an outdoor Xmas-Factor music and talent competition at the school on Thursday 16th December 2021. The retirement of Principal Sheelagh Uí Laoire was marked on the day as she said goodbye to staff, pupils and parents after 21 years at the school, spending 11 years as Deputy Principal and 10 years as Principal at the Cork national school. Principal Sheelagh Uí Laoire receives an 'elbow bump' from Yvonne O'Connell, Scoil Nioclais Parents Association (with rear l to r) Fr Kevin O'Regan, Chair, Board of Management, Bernie Hart, Marlena Jennings, Rosemary Lee, Vice Principal, Sarah McSweeney and Pamela Thornhill planting an ACER tree on the grounds of the school. Pic: Larry Cummins