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The students from Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, who were were awarded money to aid in producing their project
STUDENTS from a Limerick secondary school have been awarded €500 to produce a short film which they aim to enter into the Limerick Short Film Festival.
Pupils from Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, have been given the funding for their project named The Bullybusters, which is aimed at tackling bullying in schools and promoting mental health.
At an event similar to Dragon's Den, the students pitched their ideas to a panel of representatives from Dublin City Council, Eirgrid, and Community Foundation Ireland.
The team presented their idea for producing a professional short film for supporting students and showing them where they can go for help, and which also could be used in SPHE (Social, Personal and Health Education) classes.
Along with the money awarded, they will also receive mentoring in filmmaking.
The students received the money through their participation in the Young Social Innovators’ (YSI) Social Innovation Den in conjunction with Community Foundation Ireland,
Roger Warnock, CEO of YSI, said: “The innovative ideas show how strongly engaged our young people are when it comes to the pressing and relevant issues impacting on people and society today.
“We are delighted to help advance these inspirational projects further through direct support.”
Denise Charlton, chief executive of Community Foundation Ireland, added: “In these challenging times, the work being undertaken is more important than ever.”
To date, the non-profit organisation has provided over €150,000 in grants to support youth-led ideas for social change throughout Ireland through their YSI Social Innovation Den.
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