St. Colmcille's Primary School & Nursery Unit, Claudy, Co. Derry

Celebrating Fr Oโ€™Kane on his retirement ๐Ÿ™

22nd Jun 2026
We had a beautiful and emotional morning celebrating Fr O’Kane and the impact he has had on our school community.

Fr O’Kane has been an invaluable part of our school for many years. He has provided unwavering support to our Board of Governors and has guided our children through important milestones in their faith journey, including First Confession, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation.

He has attended countless school functions and assemblies and has always made time to visit our classrooms. We are truly grateful for his patience, wisdom and kindness, which have touched the lives of so many. Fr O’Kane has celebrated many Masses with us, making each one special and ensuring everyone felt welcomed and included.

As he approaches his retirement, we wish Fr O’Kane good health, happiness and many blessings for the years ahead. He will be greatly missed and we thank him sincerely for all he has done for our school community. God bless you Fr O’Kane. ๐Ÿ™