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A MAJOR fundraising drive is to be launched, towards the purchase of new equipment for the gaelscoil in S)at-vevaeyen
Management at Gaelscoil Donncha Rua is planning to equip every class- room with interactive whiteboards, which will benefit the young stu- CSTE
It follows on from a recent upgrade of the furniture at the school.
The new equipment will cost up to €20,000 and the people of Shannon are being asked to help out in the fundraising drive.
“This is the first fundraiser we have done since 1992. We want to get state-of-the-art equipment. We had not changed the furniture since 1984, when the school was built,”
said school principal Eamonn Bro- nO
“The boards are computerised and use touch screen technology. They are interactive in that both the teach- ers and children can use them,” said Mr Bromell.
The first fundraiser will be a social night out at the Oakwood Arms Ho- tel, on St Patrick’s night.
“There will be five or six live
bands, followed by a disco on the night. Meals will also be provided,’ said Mr Bromell.
“This is the first in a couple of events that we have planned during the year. It should be a good start,” he said.
Tickets for the nights events cost €25 each and can be _ purchased by contacting the school on O61 363165.