The St. Nicholas Montessori Society of Ireland held its 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire on Saturday 13th of May, 2023. In attendance was St. Nicholas Society founder Sígle Fitzgerald, the St. Nicholas Board of Directors, and many local figures of note. The dinner was emceed by radio presenter Tom Dunne, and featured presentations by Dr. Nicholas Breakwell, Mina Walsh, and an invited speech by award-winning teacher and author Prof. Catherine McTamaney.