Abbeyleix South National School pupils raised a staggering €1586.76 at their the recent annual Sale of Work for charity.
The money raised will go towards a new literacy programme which was started in Ethiopia in 2012. The programme equips participants with basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Sixth Class pupils, their teacher Mrs Mythen and Principal Mrs Wallace presented the cheque to Bill Kingston on behalf of The Diocese of Cashel, Ferns and Ossory and Church of Ireland Bishops’ Appeal on Tuesday, June 21.
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