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Paul has included many of these shapes and patterns in his mural design. In June, Paul then began the process of painting the mural, on the wall outside the gym. This wall can be viewed from Kilkenny Street. Jo assisted, as did pupils from a selection of classes, in painting the lower sections of the design.A scaffold was erected once pupils got their summer holiday and Paul began to work on the higher sections. vibrant design “We are all so happy with the fabulous, and vibrant design. It will show that nature and community are important to our school, and the butterfly symbolises the transformation taking place as our school amalgamates with the Castlecomer Boys’ NS,” a school spokesperson said. “We hope this mural will delight all the pupils and staff of Scoil Íosagáín.” Senior pupils from Ms Tyrrell’s class visited Paul Bokslag’s exhibition at the Butler Gallery in Kilkenny and were very impressed by the scale and intricacy of his designs. (See photo below). The class trip was part of a prize, from the Archaeological Society at Rothe House in partnership with Kilkenny County Council and Library. All of the pupils participated in an essay competition. Six entries were deemed Highly Commended, and one pupil won the overall senior category of the ‘Fado, Fado Sparking Memories’ essay competition.
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Artist Paul Bokslag working on the mural at the Presentation Convent NS in Castlecomer