Mayor honours Aine Barrett-McCauley on retirement from Irish Dancing

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais presenting a gift to Aine Barrett-McCauley to mark her retirement from the Barrett School of Irish Dancing, at a reception held in the Guildhall. Included are Colr. Paul Boggs, family and friends. | Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)

placeholder image — Mayor Grace Uí Niallais presenting a gift to Aine Barrett-McCauley to mark her retirement from the Barrett School of Irish Dancing, at a reception held in the Guildhall. Included are Colr. Paul Boggs, family and friends. | Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais praises an "outstanding contribution to our local community" as the prominent dance teacher steps down

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Grace Uí Niallais, hosted a reception in the Guildhall this week to honour Aine Barrett-McCauley on her retirement from the Barrett School of Irish Dancing, presenting her with a gift in recognition of her contribution to Irish dance.

Family, friends and Councillor Paul Boggs were also in attendance to mark the occasion.

Congratulating Aine on her many years of service, Mayor Uí Niallais said, "Aine Barrett-McCauley has made an outstanding contribution to Irish dancing and to our local community through her years of dedication to the Barrett School of Irish Dancing.

“It was a pleasure to honour her achievements, and I wish her a long, happy and well-deserved retirement."