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13 Mar 2026

'In awe of their dedication' - Kilkenny students lead inspiring community projects

Loreto Secondary School and Kilkenny College worked with Kilkenny Volunteer Centre to help Amber Refuge and Kilkenny Helping the Homeless

At Kilkenny College, Transition Year student Lilly Boland  organised a product drive in aid of Kilkenny Helping the Homeless.

She worked closely with Ms Jen Phelan, who teaches the school’s Volunteering in Action course, to co-ordinate the drive and addressed the school community over the intercom and at assemblies, with a call to action for food and essential item donations.

“I was in awe of Lilly’s contributions and her dedication to supporting those in need,” said Mary Pierce, Kilkenny Helping the Homeless.

TY Co-ordinator at Kilkenny College, Jeremy Clarke, praised Lilly’s efforts: “We are massively proud of the social awareness shown by Lilly in planning this product drive.”

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