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Abbott Sponsors Banner Project
| |  | | | Members of Abbott and Junction Festival at Junction 2009 Launch | |
CLONMEL, Ireland, April 14th 2009 – Abbott's vascular facility in Clonmel was delighted to announce its sponsorship of this years' Junction Festival, through the "Homes and Habitats" primary schools participation project. "Homes and Habitats" explores the theme of shelter and was conceived by Japanese-born, Dublin-based artist Atsushi Kaga.
More than 300 local schoolchildren from seven primary schools in Clonmel worked with Atsushi Kaga to create a composition of imaginary characters and stories from the human and animal world. The composition draws on the arts curriculum in addition to classic and modern art history and will be displayed on banners erected throughout Clonmel prior to, and during, the Junction festival, which takes place this year from July 4th -12th. "Junction Festival is now established as significant annual event that celebrates the cultural vibrancy of Clonmel. It contributes a great deal to the local economy, attracting visitors from all around the country, with its programme of unique and diverse acts." "As a global health care company, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, and we are delighted to once again offer our support to the Junction Festival through our sponsorship of the "Homes and Habitats" participation programme which engages local children in such an innovative way," said Margaret Morrissey, HR Director, Abbott.
About Abbott Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 72,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott is one of Ireland's leading health care company employers, employing more than 3,800 people. Abbott Ireland manufactures and markets a broad range of health care products including medical devices, and pharmaceutical, diagnostic and nutritional products. Abbott has seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo as well as sales and marketing operations in Dublin. Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946.
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