Children make presentation to popular County Roscommon school bus driver on his retirement
Senior children from Abbeycartron NS, Elphin, Lauren, Aaron and Jonah presenting Pat with an engraved mirror.
Popular school bus driver Pat McGarry retired today, Friday, October 23rd after 19 years driving the Bus Éireann school bus to Elphin.
He started his career with Bus Éireann on January 7th, 2008.
On his final day, the pupils and staff of Abbeycartron NS, Elphin presented Pat with a mirror featuring a photograph of his bus parked outside the school. Before taking up the Elphin route, Pat drove the Frenchpark to St Nathy’s route.
Speaking at the presentation, Hugh Lynn, deputy principal of Abbeycartron NS, said Pat had been exceptionally popular with the children over the years. He praised him as an outstanding ambassador for Bus Éireann, a safe and punctual driver, and an exemplary public servant.
Hugh added that Pat was a credit to the company and would be greatly missed by parents, pupils and school staff alike.
Meanwhile Pat also dropped off his final students today, Friday at Elphin Community College. “He has been a familiar and friendly face in our school community ever since, always ready with a smile, a chat and a brilliant turn of phrase, Pat has certainly brightened many a morning,” said the management at Elphin Community College.
“Pat, you will be missed. Thank you for the kindness, good humour and care you have shown our students over the years. From all of us at Elphin Community College, we wish you every health and happiness as you begin this next chapter. Enjoy every minute of your retirement, Pat.”
