Kilkenny's Caoimhe Dowling
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26 Mar 2026
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Through Creative Schools (funded by the Arts Council), Presentation Convent NS in Castlecomer has been very fortunate to be paired with Jo Hennessy of Barnstorm Theatre Company.
Jo has been the Creative Associate from 2023 and has visited the school many times, to meet with pupils and discuss art projects and also to teach drama lessons to all classes!
This summer, Jo introduced the school to the visual artist Paul Bokslag. Paul is a renowned artist, and has created many murals, not only in schools but as part of wider community projects.
Paul came to each class in May 2025 to workshop ideas for a mural and through the technique of paper-cutting, the pupils created a variety of shapes and patterns that represent Castlecomer. Click the next arrows above to continue reading and to see more photographs!
BELOW: Working on the school mural in Castlecomer with artist Paul Bokslag
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