News & Diary

New President of the Glenstal Society

At the AGM of the Glenstal Society (Old Boys) held on April 5th 2009, a group of four ex-Presidents was constituted to designate the next President of the Society. I am happy to tell you that this electoral conclave has enthusiastically and unanimously chosen Abbot Celestine Cullen to be President of the Society, with immediate effect, until the AGM of 2011. Abbot Celestine, with his customary diffidence, was mildly amazed but has accepted the nomination with good grace.

Abbot Celestine (Brian) Cullen is uniquely qualified for the position. He has lived and worked in Glenstal for all of seventy years. At school from 1939 to 1945, he was Captain of the School in his final year. A monk since 1946, an inspirational teacher of French and Christian Doctrine to Senior classes, he was Headmaster for eighteen years. He was then elected, and re-elected Abbot of Glenstal, and subsequently Abbot President of our Benedictine Congregation. Perhaps slightly older than some of you will remember him, Celo is still very much a force to be reckoned with. A truly dynamic and inspirational figure, he will lead the Society towards Pastures New.

Art Exhibition

David Cassidy (1976) is holding an exhibition of 30 years of his art work in Celbridge library from February 1-12. All are welcome.

Class Reunions due in 2010

If you are organising or plan to hold a reunion please contact us and we will include the relevant details here. The list below is intended as a reminder!

• 10 Year Reunion - Class of 2000 - contact Ed Burke
• 20 Year Reunion - Class of 1990
• 25 Year Reunion - Class of 1985 - contact Greg Ashe
• 30 Year Reunion - Class of 1980 - Aug/Sept - contact Bryan Leggett
• 35 Year Reunion - Class of 1975
• 40 Year Reunion - Class of 1970

Glenstal Society Tie - this is a silk tie, with a new modern look and feel about it. Buy yours today! Available from Fr Andrew (andrew @ glenstal.org) for a mere €35 euros incl P&P.