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IT’S not everyday you see young- sters aged between 10 and 12 years taking to the stage to tackle the very serious issues of illegal drugs and alcohol abuse.
But the kids who have been taking part in the Clarecare sex education, drug and alcohol awareness pro- gramme have taken the challenge on board in a play specially written for
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The 25 youngsters who took part in the eight week course at the Molua centre have formed a drama group to stage “Friendship” at the Kuin- cora Hall Hotel tomorrow night. (Wednesday, May 30).
This is the second year that the course has been run by childcare worker, Sinead Corbett.
“We wanted some way of showing the public what the children have
been doing on the course and this seemed a good idea,” said Sinead.
Drama therapist, Deirdre Clair came on board to pen the play for the youngsters around the themes which they had been exploring.
The result was a chance for the children from fifth and sixth class in the girls national school and the boys primary school to come together and stage the drama.
As well as exploring the themes
which they encountered on _ the course, it gave the children a chance to have fun and learn some stage craft into the bargain.
And after intensive rehearsals they’re ready to show the world what they can do.
Curtain up 1s at 7pm and tickets can be bought at the door.
Clarecare also run youth summer camps starting shortly and details of these are available from the centre.