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A specialised facility in County Limerick has launched a major fundraising campaign to build a vital outdoor sensory playground for its students ahead of the summer.
Hillview Schoolhouse, based in Croom, provides special needs facilities and much-needed respite care to families across Limerick.
Live 95’s Fiona Madigan visited Hillview Schoolhouse and spoke with its founder, Sharon Hourihane and some of the parents whose children attend the facility.
GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hillview-schoolhouse-playground-help
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