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The statue definitely depicts St. Joseph with the lilies. Do you remember the statue of St. Joseph that stood in the hall of the Secondary School - it depicted St. Josephsith a basket of carpenter's tools with Jesus by his side.
I remember you being Head Boy at St. Chad's - I think you were in the same year as one of my sisters - Maria Keenan. Eldest sister, Sheila would have been about three years older than you.
I think I remember your name. Did you take part in one of the schools trips to Skerries, Co. Dublin in Ireland along with Mr Begley and Mr Byrne? I might have a photo with you in a group.
Mrs Ralph was the school secretary. I remember she used to sell biscuits at playtime - if anyone could afford to buy them. My whole pocket money of two shillings and sixpence, went on bus fares to and from the school club on a Tuesday night. Joy - in 5th year I worked in Woolworths on a...
Hi. I am Roberta Robertson (nee Keenan). I attended St. Chad's Infants, Junior and Secondary Schools at Brearley Street and Shadwell Street, leaving in July 1968.