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A group of animal-loving children in 4th class in Gaelscoil Faithleann have organised a fundraising walk on Sunday, June 10 at 12pm at Castlerosse car park in aid of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Working in conjunction with the Parent’s Council, a small group of the children formed a committee and worked on planning and promoting the walk, as well as educating the classes in the school about the work of the ISPCA. Mary Carroll, Secretary of the Parents Council said, “The children have been so enthusiastic and dedicated to planning the walk, it’s great to see that an idea one of them had, lead to a letter to our Parents Council, and now to this walk. It’s great to see children take the initiative and support a cause to help make a difference.”

Mary Carroll continued, “The walk is a fun day out for families and we welcome all families to come along. There will be a trivia quiz for families to complete as they walk, face-painting and refreshments will be provided. All donations on the day will go directly to support the work of the great work of the ISPCA.”

“The walk will leave the Castlerosse carpark at 12pm on Sun June 10th and will follow the circular route via the demesne and back to the carpark, where there will be face-painting and refreshments. People are welcome to bring their dogs but we ask them to make sure they are on a lead.”