Then it was back to the school for a Presentation to Mr. Battersby and some refreshments.

Mr. Michael Battersby has retired from teaching after 33 years in St. John's. He will be missed by so many people as he has been part of the Gilford community for his entire life! 

Good luck in your retirement and may it be long, healthy and full of all you wish for yourself and your family. 

Mrs. Neeson from St. Colman's Bann was presented with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. 

The three musicians each received bouquets in recogntion of their providing the music for the Mass.

Mr. Battersby receiving his retirement present from the St. John's Community.

God knows what these two boys have planned for the future!!

Canon Powell, Charlie McConville (Chair of the Board of Goverenors) and John Monaghan

Patrick O'Donnell and Patrick Gallagher