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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING PRESDENT
The National Committee extends a warm welcome to our new members who have recently joined RSTA. Your support will add strength to the voice of RSTA in its advocacy in the interests of retired secondary teachers.
I would like to acknowledge the voluntary contribution of our branch officers, most of whom have served for many years and to appeal all members to make a special effort to attend their branch meetings and events for the coming year.
Ní neart go cur le chéile! Micheál O'Neill, Acting President
View RSTA Branches' Christmas Lunches photos here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCE3Vh
RSTA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2026
Tuesday 28th April to Thursday 30th April in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel
Sheraton Athlone Phone: 090 6451000.
(Please note: hotel number shown in January Newsletter is incorrect)
Full details of Conference, Booking for Accommodation and Events in January 2026 RSTA Newsletter
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday 28th April
03.00 pm - 05.00 pm: Registration
08.00 pm: Official Welcome followed by a performance of The Six Marys - A Drama Reading by Jean Farrell
Wednesday 29th April: Conference Programme
08.45 am - 09.25 am: Delegate Registration
09.30 am - 11.00 am: Conference - Session 1
11.00 am - 11.30 am: Charity Coffee Break
11.30 am - 02.00 pm: Conference - Session 2
02.00 pm - 03.00 pm Lunch
03.15: Walking Tour of Athlone with Gearoid O'Brien
07.30 pm: Conference Gala Dinner
BOOKING DETAILS
CONFERENCE - All members attending must notify RSTA.
Text 'Conference', Name and Branch to 085 2362700. Deadline April 10th
To avoid unnecessary expense to RSTA please notify RSTA if unable to attend.
ACCOMMODATION - Book directly with hotel. Sheraton Hotel phone no: 090 - 6451000
Early booking recommended. Reduced rate up to 17th March
1. Single x 2 nights including Gala Dinner €325
2. Double x 2 nights including Gala Dinner €400
3. Single 1 night including Gala Dinner €185
4. Double x 1 night including Gala Dinner €250
5.Gala Dinner for non-resident €42
6. 1 night B&B: Single €145, Double €170
All rooms are available from 3 pm on Tuesday 28th April.
Free Parking for residents in the Sheraton Hotel underground car park
LUNCH - Wednesday 29th April
Soup, sandwiches, wraps, tea, coffee. Free to members attending Conference
WALKING TOUR - Wednesday 29th April
Time: 03.15 pm. Cost €5. Text 'Walk", Name and Branch to 085 2362700. Deadline April 10th
BOAT TRIP CLONMACNOISE - Thursday 1st May
Cost €40 including return. Entry to Clonmacnoise not included. Text 'Clonmacnoise' , Name and Branch to 085 2362700. Deadline April 10th.
