Limerick pupil wins farm safety award for his tractor booklet
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A YOUNG pupil from Dromcollogher national school has been voted Munster Champion in the FBD Farm Safe schools programme.
Cian O’Donovan is a third class pupil at Scoil Naomh Iosef, a school which is currently taking part in the Farm Safe Schools pilot programme. The programme aims to kickstart farm safety conversations in classrooms nationwide.
Each month, a dedicated champion is selected from each region and awarded a certificate of achievement and a family pass to Dublin Zoo.
Cian’s win is particularly special because 50% of all regional entries came from Munster.
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Munster Champion: Gearóid Ryan, Scoil Naomh Cualán, Tipperary.
A primary student from Tipperary has been honoured with a provincial award for his efforts with farm safety awareness.
Gearóid Ryan, a 3rd class pupil at Scoil Naomh Cualán in Borrisoleigh, has been voted the FBD Farm Safe Schools Regional Champion for Munster.
The school is taking part in the pilot programme which aims to kickstart farm safety conversations in classrooms across the country.
Gearóid was praised by AgriKids founder Alma Jordan as very active on his home farm, and in outlining various farm safety measures with his class.