St. Michael's National School, Cootehill, Co. Cavan

Thank You Mrs. Shalvey!

22nd Jun 2026

As Mrs. Shalvey retires after many years of dedicated service to our school, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for her commitment, hard work, and the enormous contribution she has made to school life.

Throughout her time with us, Mrs. Shalvey has fulfilled a variety of roles with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm. She has been a valued member of our school community and has touched the lives of countless pupils and colleagues.

Mrs. Shalvey played a particularly significant role in coordinating the school choir for many years. Her love of music, combined with her talent on the guitar, brought singing to life throughout the school. She encouraged generations of children to develop their confidence, creativity, and enjoyment of music, creating many wonderful memories along the way.

Her dedication, warmth, and positive influence will be greatly missed by everyone in our school community.

We wish Mrs. Shalvey many happy years ahead enjoying this special new chapter with her family, creating treasured memories together and having the time to enjoy all the things she loves

Lastly, we sincerely thank Mrs. Shalvey for her many years of service and wish her every happiness, good health, and success in her retirement. She leaves behind a lasting legacy, and she will always be remembered by everyone in the school community with great affection and appreciation.