History

Mrs Mary McGrath, President from 2017 pictured alongside past Founders and Presidents
Lourdes Hall, Chapel Lane where the first meeting took place in October 1923
Most Rev Joseph Macrory DD, Bishop of Down & Connor 1915 – 1928 – First Patron
Most Rev D Mageean DD, Patron 1929 – 1962
Fr Edward J Crosssin – First Spiritual Director 1923 – 1939
Miss Agnes McCauley – Founder 1923 – 1924
Mrs Mary McCall – 1924 – 1952
Mrs Mary Nihill – 1952 – 1974
Mrs Una Duffin – 1975 – 1980
Mrs Eileen Drayne – 1981 – 1986
Mrs Mary McAreavey – 1987 – 1992
Miss Marie McKenna – 1993 – 1998
Mrs Anna Donnelly – 1999 – 2003
Mrs Anne Donaghy – 2004 – 2010
Mrs Margaret Buckle – 2011 – 2017
Canon Brendan Murray – Spiritual Director for over 50 years