Celebrations marking 75th anniversary of County Roscommon primary school take place this weekend

A North Roscommon school is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year with a very special day planned for this Sunday, May 4th to mark the occasion.

The day will start for Drumboylan NS with a very special Mass celebrated by Fr. Brendan McDonagh on the school grounds at 12.30 p.m., which will be followed by refreshments.

A publication entitled ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’ featuring memories from pupils over the decades as well as many photos, which have been taken down through the years at Drumboylan NS, will also be launched.

A family fun day will kick off at 2 p.m. and will include many different activities including an ice-cream van, bouncy castle, sumo suits, balloon making, face painting and lots more.

Another big feature of the day will be the ‘all-star football match’ which takes place at 3.30 p.m., providing an opportunity for past pupils to return to their roots and play a game of football.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from Drumboylan Church starting at 11:45 a.m.. That evening there will be music in the Leitrim Inn from 6 p.m.

The school is calling on all pupils, past and present, along with staff from over the years to join in for this very special anniversary, as it is a chance to reunite with old friends and take a trip down memory lane.