At a Board of Management meeting held last Friday, April 19th Mr Martin Nugent announced that he will be retiring as Assistant Headmaster of Clongowes this summer. On Monday morning, at meetings with staff and also at a special assembly with the boys Mr Nugent informed the school community of the news. At each gathering it was clear from the spontaneous, prolonged and warm response of all present that he is held in the highest regard, esteem and affection by pupils and staff alike.