Sr Colette, flies the flag before her retirement from teaching

A popular teaching sister, who has helped mould generations of children in Killarney, Co Kerry, has retired after a career of well over 40 years.

Sr Colette Dennehy, assistant principal at Holy Cross Mercy primary school, was the last nun to teach in the school.

Her retirement coincided with celebrations to honour the Mercy Order’s contribution to education and healthcare in Killarney, where the order is marking its 170th anniversary.