Photo was taken yesterday at Col√°iste Choilm, Ballincollig, Co.Cork (Irl)

6th Year students are all smiles just after their Graduation yesterday. The giant painting behind the students was commissioned for the occasion. It picked up on the journey of the butterfly from egg, to caterpillar to butterfly and this was linked to the journey of each student during their time in the school.

Thought on Thursday – May – 24/05/2012

The following was read by Philip Spillane at the Col√°iste/GaelChol√°iste Choilm Graduation Mass yesterday. It is called ‘The Elusive Butterfly’


There was a butterfly of gleaming colours, brighter than the rays of the sun. It flew and flew from flower flower. I followed it across the meadow but…

Whenever I reached out my hand to catch the butterfly it kept flying away. Then one day I stopped chasing the butterfly
so it circled round, flew about, then turned back,
and landed on my shoulder.

Sometimes we rush and race
to find what we think is really important in our lives.
As we leave here today, it’s good to know that what’s really special and important is always within our reach