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Play packs for children across Cork so they leave screens behind and get outside

Play packs to encourage children to get off their phones and games consoles and go outside to play are being distributed to families across Cork.

Play packs for children across Cork so they leave screens behind and get outside

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020 - 18:42

Eoin English

The initiative is aimed at getting children playing outside. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Play packs to encourage children to get off their phones and games consoles and go outside to play are being distributed to families across Cork.

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