Teacher Paddy O’Brien with, at back from left, Béibhínn Scally and Laura Kozlowska, and in front, Oscar Byrne, who was delighted with his pancake. Eilis Ryan
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Bradley Greene was highly satisfied with his pancake. Eilis Ryan
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Leo Butnariu was excited by the party atmosphere. Eilis Ryan
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Jack O'Reilly decided the only way to keep fingers, face and plate clean was to roll up his chocolate and banana pancake. Eilis Ryan
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Matthew Coughlan opted for the pared-down pancake option. Eilis Ryan
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Delighted at the treat of having pancakes at their school, from left, Holly Rose McKenna, Emma O'Grady and Lola Lambden. Eilis Ryan
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