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13 preschoolers | 2 teachers | 2 rugby coaches|1 bodhrán player and a whole lot of fun


Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

The children and staff at Giraffe Leopardstown host a rugby day in honour and support of the Irish Rugby team.
Our Giraffe Leopardstown pre-schoolers had so much fun showing their support by preparing rugby related artwork and learning ‘Irelands Call’ assisted by their teachers, Ciara O’Reilly and Ivonne Gonzalez.

Our deputy manager, Roisin Byrne, accompanied the children on the bodhrán and her rugby coach father and brother (Dave & Seán Byrne) travelled up from Gorey to coach our little rugby fans. You never know, you could be looking at rugby stars of the future!

The very best of luck to the Irish team on Sunday, from all the children and staff at Giraffe Childcare.


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Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

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Friday, March 23rd, 2018

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Friday, March 16th, 2018

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Friday, February 23rd, 2018

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Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

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