Skerry’s College Alumni has several prominent members including former Taoiseach, Jack Lynch; former Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Peter Barry and sitting TD Breeda Moynihan-Cronin (Kerry South). In 1977, An Taoiseach Jack Lynch was asked to officiate at the opening of new premises on St. Patrick’s Hill. As a token of the College’s appreciation, An Taoiseach was presented with a commemorative piece of fine Irish silver.

Skerry’s College has a distinguished history which dates back to 1884. The College’s founder Mr George Skerry established colleges in Croydon, Newcastle, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin.

In June 2005, shortly after Skerry’s College merged with Griffith College, the opportunity arose to acquire this piece from the estate of the late Mrs Máirin Lynch, wife of the former Taoiseach. The piece is now on display in Griffith College Cork, it recognises the long tradition of educational excellence at Skerry’s College and its place in the history of Cork.