Offaly school pupils launch 2027 Seanfhocail calendar
Scoil Bhríde, Ballyboy raised €4,000 for Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders) from the profits of last year's calendar
FOLLOWING a highly successful campaign last year that raised €4,000 in profits donated to Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders), the students of Scoil Bhríde, Ballyboy, are back with their latest fundraising initiative, a custom-designed 2027 Seanfhocail Calendar.
The project is an entirely student-led venture aimed at backing global humanitarian aid. This year’s calendar pairs traditional Irish proverbs (Seanfhocail) with original illustrations created by Ms Emily O’Connor and Ms Margaret Lynch’s 3rd Class pupils, who interpreted the Irish proverbs through their own artwork.
Students from 3rd to 6th Class also designed a new collection of Christmas and everyday greeting cards. The school teamed up with local eco-printers The Factory, ensuring that side of the project meets high sustainability and carbon-neutral standards.
The school community handpacks every order in-house to keep overheads low and maximise the final donation to MSF.
Calendars and cards can be purchased locally from Kelly’s Stationery Shop, Birr and Doolan’s Londis, Kilcormac.
To expand their reach to the nationwide buyers and Irish families abroad, the school operates an online storefront via Etsy under the shop name Ballyboy4Charity and they are offering free delivery anywhere in Ireland.
Single Calendar: €9.85
Two-Calendar Bundle: €16
Christmas / Greetings Bundles: €15 (Includes 1 x Calendar and a 4-pack Cards)
With seasonal buying getting underway, the school is encouraging locals, businesses and families at home and abroad to consider buying their products to support the amazing work of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders).