I can't have any more kids, otherwise I'll be touring until I'm 90
Back to school for Miriam and mum
By PATRICIA McDONAGH
Tuesday May 19 2009
RTE presenter Miriam O'Callaghan and her mother enjoyed a classroom reunion yesterday.
The glamorous 'Prime Time' presenter and her daughters all attended St Brigid's Girls National School in Cabinteely, south Dublin.
And her mother, also Miriam, was principal there for almost 40 years.
The family retain a strong connection with the school where they have so many memories.
They were back in the classroom yesterday to unveil 'Class Cuisine', a recipe book launched to raise funds for St Brigid's boys and girls schools.
The book features more than 118 recipes collected from schoolchildren of both schools and their parents -- including the Fine Gael by-election candidate George Lee and former rugby player Neil Francis.
Although Mrs O'Callaghan retired nearly 20 years ago, she has remained a loyal supporter of the Dublin school.
RTE star Ms O'Callaghan said her mother had come up from Cork for the event.
"It is a very special school and it was kind of sweet and comforting to be back there again," she said.
"My mother was principal there for 40 years and she taught me when I was there.
"So she would never have spoken to me again if I didn't go to this."
Priced at €10, the book is available from McCabe's Pharmacy, Cornelscourt, Spar at The Park and Lazy Days Coffee Shop , and 11 Sydney Terrace, Blackrock.
- PATRICIA McDONAGH
