The Iveragh Ballroom, Skelligs Catalyst in partnership with Living Iveragh
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Creativity is the act of bringing into being what doesn’t yet exist, or of transforming what does exist into a better version of itself. (Creative Ireland, 2018)
Built in 1944 and closed in the mid 80s, the Ballroom is approx. 36.5m x 15m. The building will be kept intact as much as possible so the 'history' of the building is visible - the aim of the project is to have an accessible, compliant shell to be fitted out with state-of-the-art 'green-tech' including revealed utilities and temporary adaptable structures to support a multi-purpose RDI.
The Vision
A creative campus as a hub to develop a national centre of excellence that fosters21st Century skills through sustainable place-based activities; cultural activities, Inclusive Design Thinking, CircularEconomic practices, and STEAM education(including Mixed Reality) within sustainable community and education contexts from 1st to 4th level.
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The Mission
The Skelligs Catalyst forefronts social, environmental and economic resilience through creative education, innovation and the development of ethical and equitable entrepreneurial skills, within creative, social and digital innovation.
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The Skelligs Catalyst @ the Iveragh Ballroom
The Skelligs CATALYST creative Research Development and Innovation centre of excellence Education, Research, Training, and Community development is a two-strand approach that provides a through-route from education to community, underpinned by a systemic methodology, inclusive design process, and pedagogical philosophy that is in line with Ireland's, the European Union and global strategic policies, innovation agenda and corresponding legislation.
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The CATALYST proposal expands the work of Living Iveragh, CoDesRes, Muinín Catalyst, and other proposed partners to offer an integrated educational and cultural resource, with a focus on youth and community in the following ways
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