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This project seeks to transform part of the school grounds into a shared space that functions as a community meeting place, wellbeing space, outdoor classroom and creative hub.<\/p>\n<p>The Kilkeary Tidy Towns co-ordinated a series of workshops with the school children from Feb &#8211; June 2026. Workshops included 1. discussion and design 2. Light, sound, forces 3. Music 4. Art 5. 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