Third and Fourth Class had an extra tour laid on for them this year: a visit to Dublin on Thursday 26 May.  They set off on the bus from Wellington Road at the unearthly hour of 7.15am, but the early start was well worth the trouble.  They packed three great experiences into their day in Dublin.  First of all, they went to the Tutankhamun exhibition which they found very interesting.  This was followed by a trip to the Natural History Museum, also known as the ‘dead zoo’, as the exhibits consist of stuffed animals and skeletal remains of animals. They found this experience highly enjoyable as well. Their final stop was Dáil Éireann.  They spent some time in the visitors’ gallery where they saw both Gerry Adams and ‘Ming’ Flanagan performing. Prep School past pupil Mr Dara Murphy TD met the boys and took them on a tour of Leinster House and presented each of the boys with a special lapel badge featuring the Cork coat of arms as a souvenir of their visit.  Many thanks to Dara for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet the boys and their teachers.

Third Class boys at the Tutankhamun Exhibition

The boys take an interest in a mummy at the Tutankhamun exhibition

Mr Dara Murphy TD outside Dáil Éireann with Third and Fourth Class