The Barracuda welcomed over 100 former pupils from Presentation College Bray last Friday night as they gathered for the annual Past Pupils President’s dinner. It was a special evening for sport as four junior cup winning teams reunited – 1975, 1985, 1988 and 1990.
On the night, Brian Quigley took over the role of President of the Past Pupils Union.
The guest speaker on the night was Philip ‘Goose’ Doyle, who was the Grand Slam winning coach of the Ireland’s women’s rugby team and has now taken up the position as coach of the Pres Bray junior cup team.
Legendary coach Simon Doyle of Jim Doyle’s flew home from Germany for the occasion and spoke on the night. Simon was coach of the 85, 88 and 90 junior cup teams along with Jimmy Canice who was also in attendance.
International cricket player Ed Joyce was named as Pres Sportsman of the Year. Ed has played test cricket and in the Ashes for England having gone to to England to play in his teens. He has also played for Ireland in the World Cup. Unfortunately, Ed was unable to attend the dinner but sent a video message while his brother Johnny collected the award on his behalf.
The Pres Man of the Year award went to award winning film director and author Simon Fitzmaurice. Simon, who has motor neurone disease, sent a video message electronically recorded using retina recognition software.
The class of 1995 celebrating their 20th anniversary
Niall Cullen, Simon Doyle, Sean Vance, Stephen Tully, Paul Ryan, David Meehan, Jimmy Canice, Richard O’Toole and Brian Murphy. Front: Gerard Roe, Gordon Traynor, Conor Heaney, Sean O’Dowd, Timmy McKeown, Greg Tully
Brian Holland and Damian Hopkins
Johnny Russell, Alan Ryan and Mark Sweeney
Gavin Eaves and Eoin Doyle
Damien Hopkins, Alan Keyes, David O’Kelly, Gary Traenor, Brian Sterling. St John Cooke, Maurice Mortell, Breffni O’Hagan, Dave Duane
Victor Cassoni and Niall Miller
Justin Fitzsimons, Brian McFadden, Rory Kunz, Seamus McCormack, Des Carthy
Front: Gary Brennan and Alan Temple. Back: Brendan Hayes, Brian O’Dwyer, Scott Hannon, Brian Holland and Alan Kealy
1975 Junior Cup Winners (L-R) Hugh McLaughlin, David Byrne, Brendan Toolan, Michael Hogan, Barry O’Connell. Front: Enda O’Brien, Paul Murray, Gerry Glover, Michael May
James Mahony and Pat Gregory
Jason Keohoe and James McLaughlin who came all the way home from the US
Christy Maloney and Eamon Farrell
Back row: Gary Brennan, Brendan Hayes, Brian O’Dwyer, Scott Hannon, Brian Holland. Front: Gareth Kealy, Alan Temple
