The Sisters of St. Louis, a religious order originally from France, celebrate 100 years at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan.
Report shows St. Louis Convent School at Carrickmacross.
French National Anthem opening the official centenary celebrations
President Patrick Hillery, Jean Bouchaud, French Ambassador to Ireland, and Minister for Health, Rory O’Hanlon, in attendance at the event.
Sr Noreen Shankey, Principal of the school, addressing the gathering.
President Patrick Hillery depositing St. Louis time capsule in a container to be buried.
Jean Bouchaud planting a handkerchief tree watched by Sr Clitus.
Group photo of the convent orchestra 56 years ago featuring a young Sr Clitus.
Old photographs of St. Louis students.
Interview with P.J. and May Higgins on their memories of the school.
The reporter is Tommie Gorman.
