ROSSAN SCHOOL REUNION 1949-1999 The invitation arrived and was gladly accepted. Saturday 18th September was the date. We headed West for the N4 passing the River Griffeen lapping its way to the Liffey. Through the rolling countryside of Counties Kildare, Meath, Westmeath, Longford and on to Leitrim. The Great River Shannon came in to view with a wild expression. At Dromod we made our way cross country to Gortletteragh where more people joined us. To the Nailers Cross and down the Poets Hill we did go. Around the corner standing tall and slim was the school building bedecked with "Failte go Rosin." We had arrived . First to St. Stephens Church for the celebration of Mass with Father Cahal. He welcomed everyone from far and near. A tour of the school followed. Outside the Little Red Brick Flower Bed still stood as I remembered it with Nasturtiums, where busy bee and wasp sent us scurrying to the four corners of the school yard. Inside the Big Beige Book was in great demand. It was hurriedly opened for a name inspection. There I was written in Gaeilge. A great evening was had by all. We bade farewell to one and all. Back in the city as I looked out the kitchen window. The Nasturtiums are in bloom, A lovely reminder of Rossan. -- Mairead Ni hUiginn (Peggy Smith), "Leitrim Guardian" 2001annual magazine