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Students from Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Ballyhale
Three Kilkenny primary schools have made their mark in the 2025 Our World Awards as Irish Aid proudly celebrates 20 years of the national awards programme.
Scoil Bhríde, Goresbridge, Scoil Naomh Pádraig, Ballyhale, and St Leonard’s NS, Dunamaggin all submitted fantastic entries, each reflecting the pupils' hard work and growing awareness of global citizenship.
A special highlight came from Scoil Bhríde, Goresbridge, who welcomed the Our World Awards film crew to their school in March. Pupils from third and fourth class proudly showcased their project, sharing what they had learned through the programme.
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Their enthusiasm, creativity, and understanding of global challenges were truly inspirational. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s flagship programme with primary schools which, over its lifetime, has seen thousands of young people become inspired to engage with global issues and take action for a fairer, more sustainable world.
This year, Kilkenny primary schools were encouraged to learn about the lives of children and their families in Mozambique, Somalia, and The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, also known as Laos, focusing on how Ireland and 192 other countries are working together to create a better future for all through support for the 17 UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development.
Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora Neale Richmond expressed his delight at the number of schools taking part.
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