Unplug4Kids festival set to get children to unplug from devices

An Irish company has found a way of getting children outside without having to chase down Pokémon.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

Evelyn Ring

Driven by demand from parents, and research showing how technology can have a negative impact on children, UnPlug is launching Unplug4Kids at the end of the month

The family festival celebrating all things unplugged will be held on August 28 at SPORTCO Gym, Ringsend, Dublin.

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Courts ispcc Unplug4Kids Place: SPORTCO Gym Person: Chris Flack Person: Flack Person: Ali Canavan Person: James Person: Jane Flood Person: Flood Event: Unplug4Kids Organisation: Unplug Organisation: ISPCC Organisation: Family Friendly HQ

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