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Liam Behan snapped this seal in the Dodder near Stella Gardens.
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By Rupert Heather urospar Hanover Street has teamed up with City Quay National School to allow customers to donate their loyalty points to a fund that will be converted to Euros and used to purchase SMART Interactive White Boards for the school. The exclusive promotion has been very well received. Many of the shop’s customers have children at the school or know someone who does. It’s refreshing to see a local business taking its responsibility to the community seriously and getting local people involved in the initiative. Principal at City Quay National School Brendan Gallagher said, “Interactive white boards have now become an important teaching aid in classrooms. In this age of technology, it is vital that all children have access to the most up to date tools.” Willie O’Byrne, Managing Director BWG Foods (operators of EUROSPAR in Ireland) added: “Being a local supermarket network, we place a big emphasis on serving communities across Ireland, and we’re proud to have a retailer embracing their social commitment
St Patrick’s NS boys at a recent Football Tournament. See page 18.
Father Ivan Tonge at the Blessing of the Boats. See page 19. with gusto.” As an extra incentive for customers to donate their loyalty points, Eurospar have committed to purchasing an additional SMART Interactive White Board for the school if the target is reached. Speaking at the launch event, John O’Neill, EUROSPAR Hanover Street said, “Parents from the local area visit our store daily and we want to give them the opportu-
nity to buy a fantastic product for the school.” This really is a ‘smart’ initiative and one we hope will be rolled out across the other 55 Eurospar supermarkets throughout the country. It just goes to show what can be achieved when we think and act local. Sign up in store for your rewards tag or register online at www.eurospar.ie
Pictured above are pupils from City Quay National School, Caitlin Tucker age 9, Paul Hanevy age 8 and Zara Lawless age 10. The colourful stilt walkers, above, were one of the many attractions at the May Bank Holiday Weekend celebrations organised by Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre.
Learn all about the joys of kitesurfing on page 16.