Carol Service 2017

Carol Service 2017

Another Special Blackrock Occasion

Fr O’Brolchain was back at the helm as he presided over our annual Carol Service held in Des Places Hall on Tuesday last, 5th December. Fr Brolchain told the assembled student body, over 1150 strong, 1st to 6th Year, that we embrace technology but much more than that, we should not forget to embrace people. He challenged the boys to make the lives of others better and more joyful. He urged us “to think and be”, to consider others and be caring this Christmas.

The Carol Service is a great occasion, a coming together in preparation for Christmas. There are so many to thank: Our Spiritual Director Fr O’Brolchain who presided. Libermann, Leman and Corless Choirs and orchestra directed by Mr Grumley-Traynor ably supported by Ms O’Kane, Mr Cavanagh and Mr Orrock: our soloists Charlie Byrne, Eoin Fuller and Jack Spain (all 6th Year), Tom Dwan, Gavin Jones and Oisin Reid (all 5th Year); our Readers Colm Cooney, David McCarthy, Simon Huggard, Hugh O’Leary, Liam Turner, James Burke, Oisin Ryan and Liam McMahon (all 6th Year); Mr Rogan, Ms Ní Cheonchainn, Ms Nolan, Mr Toolan and Ms Markey; Our servers Luke O’Hara, Tadhg O’Hagan and Nathan Mullen (all 6th Year) all of whom made an enormous contribution. I acknowledge the whole hearted support of the student body, especially 6th Year.

I also thank the Deans, our Household and Maintenance staff and my colleagues in attendance.