Picture perfect Limerick beauty spot inspires artistic pupils

ARTISTIC talent comes ‘easely’ to Caherelly NS pupils who displayed their creativity at Lough Gur Visitor Centre.

The Folklore of Lough Gur exhibition was officially opened by Cllr Brigid Teefy, Principal, Niamh McGuinness and staff, Laura Williams and Caroline Ward attended with a representative group of students.

Kate Harrold, of Lough Gur, spoke to the pupils, encouraged them to take advantage of being so close to the lake and praised their talent and creativity.

She spoke of the close ties the school has with Lough Gur. Each year pupils from Caherelly NS visit the lake for Science, History, Geography lessons, inviting Geoff Hunt and local storytellers to work with the pupils.

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This year third to sixth classes with their teachers, Jane Conway, Darragh Keane and Laura Williams were lucky enough to take part in the Art Blast programme from January to March.

During this time they worked and learned from artist Yvonne Edmunds about different techniques they had not previously experienced.

The children were told some of the legends of Lough Gur, stories of Gearóid Iarla & Queen Áine. The theme for their art work was based on these stories and their talent is there for all to see.

Mrs McGuinness said: “It's a privilege for our budding artists to get the space like Lough Gur to display their work. We have a wealth of artistic talent in our school and surrounding area.”