The Buddy Bear Trust was honoured and delighted to accept an invitation from President Mary McAleese to meet her and her husband at a Garden Party at her residence in Phoenix Park on 8 Th July 2009

Chairman, Brendan McConville presented President McAleese with a booklet of photographs showing how Conductive Education had helped children who attended the school which opened in 1993.

The Chairman presented the Members, friends and Miss Ildiko Veres, Principal to President McAleese.

Terence who works as a printer is an active supporter of the Buddy Bear School took the opportunity to discuss the merits of car racing with John P Hynes of the winning Formula a 1 racing Team.

Terence congratulated Adam Carroll winning champion driver of A1 Team Ireland.

“We were delighted to have been invited to attend the President’s Garden Party in recognition of the work of the Buddy Bear Trust.
Daniel Murphy, a former student and activist for the charity could not attend as the Garden party clashed with his graduation ceremony at his Further and Higher Education College.

Miss Patricia Mc Aloon and Terence Charles enjoyed a chat at the Garden Party.

Patricia and Terence work hard to promote the Buddy Bear School.

Terence recently addressed Councillors from District Councils at a seminar held in Dunngannon hosted by Lord Maurice Morrow, Chairman of Dunngannon Council.

Everyone relaxed at the Garden Party.

Wave to the camera.

Everyone had a wonderful day.
Mrs Mary Murphy, ( Newry) Mrs Geraldine Donaghy (Black Rock)  Mrs Ursula Regan ( Drogheda), Miss Ildiko Veres ( Principal) Mr Richard Sullivan, (Belfast)  Miss Patricia McAloon,( Enniskillen) and Brendan McConville (Chairman)