St. Louis students to transform old disused courtyard

THE students and staff of St. Louis Community School in Kiltimagh have launched a fundraising drive to transform their disused courtyard into a vibrant recreational space.

Last year a group of students got the opportunity to work with an architect and to redesign the outdoor space.

Now, a group of ths year's transition year students are hoping to make their designs a reality.

They have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise €15,000 to complete the necessary ground works, put in an astroturf base, and introduce outdoor seating, shrubs and a sensory area.

When completed, the project will brighten up the view and ensure more students can hang out in a modern, vibrant space.

The link to the GoFundMe page is on the school's Facebook page and any support would be greatly appreciated.

* Pictured are the courtyard fundraising committee. At back, from left: Liam Kelly, Sarah Walsh, John Wallace and Robert Hanahoe. At front: Ailish Irvine, Amy Irvine, Lua Gonzalez De La Rosa and Finnian Cawley. Photo: Regina Anderson