Hi Ed,

I was talking to our friend William Lynch, and he brought this photo to me to send to you, I don't think it is in the School photo groups. Taken in 1952? Thought to be on the occassion of the headmaster retirement and the impending arrival of Mr Matthew Carty who became headmaster on 18th August 1952.

William got the photo from Miss Sarah Gillhooly a number of years ago. She lived in Dukes Road since she was a schoolgirl, then taught in St Brides the whole of her career.

The teachers William can remember are... (and some from Ed)

Back Row, 2nd from left is Mr John Stevens (Science), 3 along is Mr Jimmy Connolly (there were 2 brothers) 4 along is Mr Charles Doyle, 5 along is Mr James Purdie (Maths), 6 along is Mr James McKenna (Big Buddha- History), 8 along is Mr Thomas (Sid) McEwan (Science and Choir), 3rd from Right is John Stewart (Woodwork). 4th from right is the other brother Mr Boab Connolly. 11th along Mr Danny Ward (English). Last is Pat Tierney (Janitor).

2nd row,- 3rd along is Miss O'Brian (School Secretary), 4th along is Miss Sarah Gilhooly, 5th along is is Miss Wilson. 6th in from right is Miss McCrossan

Front row -1st from left, he thinks, is Miss Mary McCowie, 3 along is Katie Coleman, 5th along in middle is Mr Patrick Hughes (First Assistant) and next to him is Mr O'Hara (Headmaster), 7 along is Miss Susan McLaughlin (Infant Mistress). 3rd from right is Miss Catherine Cassidy. 2nd from right is Lizzie McHugh

That is all he can remember, can you do better?

Cheers Margaret.