Timahoe NS café helps Laois Hospice

See lots more photos from the event in an upcoming print edition of the Laois Nationalist

GENEROUS pupils at Scoil Mhuire Fatima in Timahoe put their Irish language skills to good use, when they hosted their annual Café Gaeilge fundraiser in aid of Laois Hospice.

The school hall was filled with parents, grandparents and members of the local community, as children served up a selection of homemade treats for the very worthy cause.

The pupils had been busy baking at home in preparation for the event, with a wide variety of cakes and other goodies on offer.

However, a school spokesperson said it wasn’t just their baking skills that were on display, as children were encouraged to use their Gaeilge throughout the afternoon.

From welcoming visitors to taking orders and chatting with customers, the pupils enthusiastically put their Irish phrases into practice in a fun and relaxed environment.

The event provided a wonderful opportunity to promote the Irish language outside the classroom, while bringing the school community together to support Laois Hospice.

There was a fantastic atmosphere throughout the afternoon, with families enjoying the homemade treats and the chance to hear children using their Irish in everyday conversations.

On behalf of the school, principal Michael McEvoy thanked everyone who helped make the fundraiser such a success.

A special thank you was extended to the families who provided baked goods, the parents and grandparents who attended, and everyone who generously donated to the cause.

The Café Gaeilge once again proved a lovely example of the Timahoe NS school community coming together to celebrate the Irish language, while supporting an important local charity.