Talented Longford pupil thrilled to be recognised at national awards ceremony

Julianna Grave, 3rd Class pupil Kamilla Pounina, Director of the National Disability Authority, Dr Aideen Hartney, and Claire Moreton. PIC Gareth Chaney

placeholder image — Julianna Grave, 3rd Class pupil Kamilla Pounina, Director of the National Disability Authority, Dr Aideen Hartney, and Claire Moreton. PIC Gareth Chaney

Someone Like Me art competition National awards ceremony was held at Dublin City Hall

Melview National School was presented with its Senior County Winner’s Award at this year’s Someone Like Me Art Competition National Awards Ceremony.

The announcement was made at an awards ceremony held at Dublin City Hall which saw teachers and pupils from 52 primary schools across Ireland gather to celebrate achieving County Winner.

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Now in its ninth year, the competition, which is organised and funded by the National Disability Authority, allows Ireland’s young people to learn about inclusivity and diversity through the medium of art.

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Pictured from left to right are Julianna Grave, 3rd Class pupil Kamilla Pounina, Director of the National Disability Authority, Dr Aideen Hartney, and Claire Moreton. PIC Gareth Chaney

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