PHOTOS: Children’s Artwork Brightens Up Vacant Shopfronts For Easter

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Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, with St John’s Parochial School Ashe Street and their artwork on a vacant shopfront on Abbey Court. Photo by Dermot Crean

SCHOOLCHILDREN in Tralee have brightened up the experience for shoppers in the town centre by placing seasonal artwork in the windows of vacant shopfronts.

The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, in conjunction with Tralee Municipal District, had invited pupils from four local primary schools to participate in an initiative to decorate vacant shop windows with artwork.

Using the Easter theme, children from Holy Family, Presentation, St John’s Parochial School Ashe Street and CBS set to work and came up with some lovely work to adorn windows at Abbey Court and Russell Street.

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Ms Collins of St John’s Parochial School said the children from all classes really enjoyed getting involved in the initiative.

CBS Primary teacher, Muireann McCoy, said; “We were delighted to get involved, we were involved last year as well and it definitely make the town look more inviting.”

Presentation Primary first class teachers Maria Foley and Elaine Foley — aided by SNAs Lorraine, Deirdre and Anne — co-ordinated their pupils’ contribution. “The kids did all the colouring and sticking the artwork themselves,” she said.

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Holy Family teacher, Ciara Culloty, said; “First, fourth, fifth and sixth classes were involved, they were really excited to get involved. When they came back to school after last weekend, some of them has spotted their work and got excited.”

Congratulating the children on their efforts, Mayor Sheehy said; “This greatly contributes to the enhancement of the aesthetics and character of vacant buildings for the overall betterment of Tralee through a collective and collaborative approach. We are delighted that the schools and landlords were able to participate in this worthwhile initiative.”

He also thanked Chris Lynch from Kerry County Council for his work on the project. Scroll down for photos…

Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, with St John’s Parochial School Ashe Street and their artwork on a vacant shopfront on Abbey Court. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, with Presentation Primary pupils and their artwork on a vacant shopfront on Abbey Court. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, with Holy Family School pupils and their artwork on a vacant shopfront on Russell Street. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy, with CBS Primary pupils and their artwork on a vacant shopfront on Abbey Court. Photo by Dermot Crean

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