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By Michelle Crean

There may be a Level 5 clampdown in place but once again the children of Third Class in Scoil Bhride, Loreto in Muckross have no restrictions when it comes to their caring nature and thoughtfulness for others - especially those with special needs.

Traditionally, each year the children donate a portion of their communion money to the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, who carry children and young adults with special needs to Lourdes each Easter.

Mrs Joan Moore has called to the school in recent years to accept the children’s donations. Her late husband, Tim Moore’s annual memorial table quiz, also raises funds for this worthy charity each year.

"Unfortunately this year, due to COVID restrictions, Joan is unable to visit the school but her granddaughter Lynn Moore, one of this year’s communicants will accept the substantial cheque of €400 on her grandmother’s behalf," teacher Padraig O'Sullivan said.

"Her grandfather Tim is certainly smiling proudly down from the clouds above on Lynn and her classmates' continued generosity and upkeep of traditions and links with the exceptional charity."