In pictures: civic receptions mark special anniversaries at Portadown College, Lismore College and St Brendan's Primary School

Special milestone anniversaries for Portadown College, Lismore College and St Brendan’s Primary School have been marked by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council civic receptions.

By Valerie Martin

Published 26th Apr 2024, 12:09 BST

The Lord Mayor, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, accompanied by Councillor Julie Flaherty and Councillor Kate Evans, was delighted on behalf of the council to host a reception to mark the centenary of Portadown College.

College principal Miss Gillian Gibb invited along the College Board of Governors along with a selection of teaching staff and prefects and Politics in Action students to the Civic Centre where the council representatives congratulated all involved with Portadown College for the continued success of the school.

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart spoke warmly of the college and referred to plans for the future and MLA Doug Beattie was also present to congratulate the college on its milestone anniversary.

There were also civic receptions to mark their 50th anniversary of two local schools.

Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Sorcha McGeown hosted receptions at Craigavon Civic Centre to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Lismore College and of St Brendan’s Primary School in Craigavon.

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, welcomes Miss Gillian Gibb, principal of Portadown College, John Speers, head boy and Becky Irwin, head girl, to the Mayors Parlour.

1. Celebration time

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, welcomes Miss Gillian Gibb, principal of Portadown College, John Speers, head boy and Becky Irwin, head girl, to the Mayors Parlour. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, with Miss Gillian Gibb, principal of Portadown College, Carla Lockhart, MP and standing, Becky Irwin, head girl; Doug Beattie, MLA; Councillor Kate Evans; Councillor Julie Flaherty and John Speers, head boy.

2. Celebration time

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, with Miss Gillian Gibb, principal of Portadown College, Carla Lockhart, MP and standing, Becky Irwin, head girl; Doug Beattie, MLA; Councillor Kate Evans; Councillor Julie Flaherty and John Speers, head boy. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, with the Portadown College prefects and Politics in Action students at the reception to mark the 100th anniversary of the school.

3. Celebration time

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, with the Portadown College prefects and Politics in Action students at the reception to mark the 100th anniversary of the school. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, with the principal, vice principals and members of the Portadown College Board of Governors.

4. Celebration time

Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Alderman Margaret Tinsley, with the principal, vice principals and members of the Portadown College Board of Governors. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins

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