Leo Butnariu was excited by the party atmosphere.

Gallery: Pancake Tuesday at Gaelscoil an Choillín

Celebrating Pancake Tuesday has become a school tradition now,” said, Trína Ní Nualláin Leas Phríomhoide na Scoile, explaining that the occasion serves both as a fundraiser for the school, and an opportunity to open a conversation about Lent with the approximately 150 pupils who attend the school.

“Some of the staff were up early this morning at four and five o’clock to make loads of pancakes. And the kids absolutely look forward to it, and of course tomorrow’s the start of Lent, so