Earlier this Friday, Rose McCrossan led a vibrant and creative team at Raphoe Family Resource Centre as they launched an impressive array of kites at The Diamond, Raphoe.
The event marked the culmination of a series of social inclusion workshops, where participants had the opportunity to craft their own kites.
Organised in collaboration with Donegal Arts Service, the event brought together members of the local community, including children from two national schools, students from two secondary schools, young people from Raphoe FRC, and a diverse mix of other groups such as the Men’s Shed, Women’s Group, and Friday Club.
Each participant had the chance to either fly a kite they had created or display their homemade kites in the lively outdoor event.
A student from Raphoe Central NS with her kite at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Representatives from the four schools in Raphoe along with Over 50s club and Mens shed members pictured with Andrew McNulty (Donegal Arts and Cultural Diversity Officer) Community Garda Catherine Callaghan at the launch of the Fly a Kite event. (North West Newspix)
Raphoe FRC was one of 10 Family Resource Centres taking part in this initiative supported by Donegal County Council and the Housing Finance Agency.
The initiative provided a unique platform for artistic expression and community engagement, highlighting the spirit of inclusivity and creativity in Raphoe.
See more photos below:
A member of the Raphoe 50s club with her kite at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Students from St Eunan’s NS with their kites at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Members of the Raphoe 50s club with their kites at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Some of the participants of the Fly a Kite event in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Students and teachers from Deele College and Royal & Prior Comprehensive School with Andrew McNulty (Arts & Cultural Diversty Officer) and Rose McCrossan (Raphoe FRC) at the Fly a Kite event in the town. (North West Newspix)
Laura Doran from the Raphoe Family Resource Centre (North West Newspix)
Raphoe Central NS student Aoife Scott with her kite at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Some of the participants of the Fly a Kite event in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Some of the participants of the Fly a Kite event in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
A young student from St Eunan’s NS with his kite at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
Students from Raphoe Central NS with their kites at the launch in Raphoe. (North West Newspix)
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