It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed founder member, Ms Oonah McCreanor ADCRG SG CBS. Oonah began her teaching career in Lurgan when she opened her class in St Peter’s Parish Hall in 1963 along with her sister Maeve. She continued to teach for over 50 years and was joined by her past pupils Ms Donna Finnegan TCRG and Ms Carrie McKenna TCRG. She retired from teaching dancing in 2013. Oonah took great pride in her role as a member of the Board of Examiners. She, along with Anna McCoy and many Ulster Teachers worked hard to keep dancing alive during the troubles, sometimes taking great risks to ensure pupils had classes and competitions.

Oonah took a break from teaching when she immigrated to the Middle East for five years where she founded the International School.

Oonah was a Maths teacher in St Dominic’s Grammar School, Belfast and later in Rathmore Grammar School. She has inspired many of us over the years and will be sorely missed.                                                          

Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.