Sacred Space project progresses

Planning permission for the Sacred Space in Kilcullen's Cross & Passion College has been approved, and a steering group set up by the school's Board of Management is now in place to progress the project further.

The Sacred Space will be a built in an area of the College ground which is currently just an open grassy space. The idea is that it will provide for the students and staff a place for quiet reflection.

The plans for the project have been in gestation for a number of years, and further movement is expected in the relatively near future.

It is envisaged that the facility will be built by direct contract labour, with professional input from a number of parents and friends of the College.

Donations of time and materials have been pledged, and those behind the project are hopeful of continuing community involvement.

It is understood that there were a number of issues to be sorted out, such as insurance, and these have now been dealt with.

Brian Byrne.