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Manor schoolgirl sets up coronavirus cleaning station at grandparents’ home

written by Chris McNulty March 17, 2020
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A 10-year old Donegal schoolgirl has made sure anyone entering her grandparents’ home takes the necessary coronavirus precautions.

Manorcunningham girl Ava Gibson set up a hand-made cleaning station at the front door – making sure no-one passes without cleaning.

A pupil at Magherabeg National School, Ava has ensured the top level of detail at the home of Dessie (the well-known Lagan Harps FC stalwart) and Isobel Gibson.

Ava Gibson

Crafted from cardboard and neatly decorated, the station well stocked with hand sanitiser and tissues.

Any visitors are greeted by a firm ‘stop sign’ and a note warns: ‘Please clean your hands on entry’.

Ava even went to the trouble of adding some instructions: ‘Please take a tissue and use some hand sanitiser to try and prevent spreading germs,

For anyone feeling under the weather or unsure as to their condition, Ava (daughter of Jason and Tracy Gibson) has also helpfully listed the symptoms of coronavirus on the front-facing side of her station.

As Donegal’s shutdown continues, Ava could be onto a winner.

Manor schoolgirl sets up coronavirus cleaning station at grandparents’ home was last modified: March 18th, 2020 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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