Preparing for LEOTB Birr's Christmas pop-up shop in aid of Offaly Hospice were, back row, left to right, Molly Kavanagh, Dylan Kelly, Julia Odina and Olha Kalytka. Middle row, Bara Kokoskova, Patrick Siemiatkowski, Melissa Dunne, Keeva Abbott, and Daniel Daly. Front row, Clare-Ann Nolan, Nicole Callanan and Katie McEvoy.

LOETB Birr to host Christmas pop-up shop in aid of Offaly Hospice

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Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) in Birr is to host a Christmas pop-up shop called 'Merry Munchies for Charity' next week.

The shop will be selling baked goods for Offaly Hospice on Wednesday, November 27, from 10am.

The event promises to be full of fun with freshly baked treats from LOETB Birr's chef Rachel, with Christmas music, raffles, hampers and the students dressed in festive attire.

Liam Butler from Offaly Hospice said: "We are delighted that the LOETB Birr students have chosen Offaly Hospice as their charity partner for this event, and all donations are greatly accepted.

"We deeply appreciate the students for highlighting the work that the Hospice does whether is compassionate care, symptom management, spiritual to emotional support."

Keeva Abbott with Liam Butler, of Offaly Hospice, at LOETB Birr.

One of LOETB Birr's event management students, Molly Kavanagh, said, "It has been great to work on the concept and develop the marketing assets for 'Merry Munchies for Charity', which will generate funds for Offaly Hospice this year."

Keeva Abbott, another one of LOETB Birr's Event Management students added, "I am absolutely delighted to be part of this event for Offaly Hospice.

"It's incredibly rewarding to contribute to such a meaningful cause and see the positive impact we can make together."

LOETB Birr manager Enda Kennedy added, "It is great to see the students put their event skills that they are learning to practice for such a great cause."

Adrian Cusack
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