Ciarán puts name forward for local elections
Wednesday, 17th April, 2024. Vol. 17, Issue 16
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DARKNESS into Light Dundalk chairman Sean Kelly, expressed delight and pride following the news that Pieta will launch a new in-person support service at the Redeemer Family Resource Centre in Dundalk. The service is expected to be up and running by September.
The news came less than a fornight after the Darkness Into Light Dundalk committee announced that they were regrettably cancelling this year’s event due to the lack of presence of Pieta in the town. Pieta are a free service with 22 locations in Ireland, helping people in suicidal distress or self harm.
That decision seemingly has got the ball rolling with regards to reaching a service level agreement with the HSE in order for Pieta to provide their services in Dundalk.
Reacting to the news, Sean Kelly said that hope is finally home.
‘We did it’! WE DID IT . Seven years of hard work has paid off, Dundalk is getting an in-person support service from Pieta at the Redeemer Resource Centre. Another vital service for mental health is being delivered for the town.
“Darkness into Light started here in Dundalk as a conversation between a couple of friends one night seven years ago in the Crowne Plaza. Now we have delivered for the town. It’s a proud day. Thank you to all our committee members, both past and present, the volunteers, our sponsors and you, our supporters, who have been with us every year. Dundalk is at its best when people come together. Hope is finally home. One very proud Event Director,” stated Kelly.
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AGM tomorrow evening
THE Birches (the north Louth branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland) will hold its AGM at its day care centre on the Priorland Road, Dundalk this Thursday (April 18th) at 7pm. Its monthly Saturday Morning Social Club takes place this Saturday from 11am to 1pm in St. Gerard’s Hall, St. Alphonsus Road.
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Last week Pieta House pledged that they would work hard to deliver a service for the people of Louth via a physical building in the town and they made good on that pledge on Sunday evening when they announced that they will be launching a new in-person support service at the Redeemer Resource Centre in Dundalk.
“Pieta is pleased to announce that we will soon be launching a new inperson support service at the Redeemer Family Resource Centre in Dundalk.
“We expect to open the service in September 2024, pending completion of the necessary logistics and staffing arrangements.
This shows our commitment to enhancing services for people in Louth in suicidal distress or engaging
in self-harm. This has involved considerable work by many people over a number of months, and we
extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved.
“Pieta relies on our generous supporters to fund
our services, and 100% of the funding for this service comes from donations. We remain committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our services.
We’ll keep working closely with our four Louth Darkness Into light committees, local community, authorities, and the HSE to help ensure the long-term viability of this resource.
We continue to offer a variety of supports in Louth via phone and online counselling services, as well as having a local Suicide Bereavement Liaison Officer. We’re also working with children throughout the county through our school programmes.
“For immediate assistance, our crisis helpline is
available 24/7 at 1800 247 247. Those seeking therapy can contact us at 0818 111 126, and schools interested in our resilience and wellbeing programs can reach out to us at amberflag@ pieta.ie and resilience@pieta.ie.
“We’re grateful to the people of Louth, our dedicated volunteers, the four hardworking Darkness into Light committees in Louth, the Redeemer Family Resource Centre and the local HSE . Your steadfast support is vital in our mission to reduce suicide and self-harm nationwide and support those affected by suicide,” concluded the statement.
‘Deplorable situation’ as HSE admit waiting time of nine months for disability service
LOCAL Fianna Fáil councillor Conor Keelan has hit out at the chronic delays for service users for both adults and children in Mounthamilton House in Dundalk. Mounthamilton House on the Carrick Road offer services for children and adults with complex needs due to a disability.
Responding to a query raised by Cllr Keelan at the February Regional Health Forum meeting about the current long waiting times for service users at Mounthamilton House, the HSE stated that current waiting times were nine months
on average. The lengthy waiting lists according to the HSE are down to the fact that there is a significant recruitment challenge at present with a current vacancy rate of 47% in key therapy professions.
“The North Louth Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) provides services and supports to over 700 children with complex needs arising from a disability and/or developmental delay who live in the North Louth Community Healthcare Network. The waiting time for the CDNT is currently nine months.
“The North Louth CDNT are experiencing significant recruitment challenges at present and have a current vacancy rate of 47% in key therapy professions including; Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Psychology, all of which is having a significant impact on service delivery.
This is replicated across CDNTs nationally and the National Disability Office along with national and local HR departments are exploring all options to address the current vacancies as soon as possible.
“In addition, the Head of Service for Disability Services is also working with the HR Department on a plan as to how these posts may be filled and CHO8 has been approved to run local campaigns for Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Physiotherapy. These recruitment campaigns are currently underway.
“The HSE is also currently actively engaged in various recruitment
initiatives to fill vacant posts, i.e. international recruitment which, if successful, will positively impact on waiting times for all disciplines,” read the response from the HSE.
According to Cllr. Keelan the response from the HSE confirmed that there are chronic delays for service users for both adults and children.
“This is a deplorable situation and it needs to be looked at,” stated Cllr. Keelan. This is affecting people’s education, healthcare and even affecting people’s access to public housing.
“I raised a query at the February Regional Health Forum regarding service delays in
Louth for disability services in Mounthamilton House and the response confirmed that the waiting lists are nine months for people trying to access these services. It’s not good enough. The HSE say there is a current vacancy rate of 47% for key service professions and it is imperative that these vacancies are filled as soon as possible.
“For my part I am going public with this and I will get it raised at the highest possible level in the Oireachtas. People are being forced to go north of the border or to go private and that is a bad reflection on disability services in Louth in 2024,” stated Cllr. Keelan.
A DOCUMENTARY which tells the incredible story of Jimmy Hasty has been nominated for a prestigious Sports Emmy award. The 45th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 21, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
“One-Armed Wonder: The Extraordinary Story of Jimmy Hasty” tells the incredible story of a Belfast born Dundalk footballer from the 1960’s, who had only one arm! Twenty-six minutes long, the documentary follows the life of Jimmy Hasty, who can only be described as an icon amongst Dundalk folk. The documentary has been nominated in
the Outstanding Short Documentary section.
In July 1950, when he was 14 years old, he lost his left arm in an industrial accident on his first day at work at Jennymount Mill in Belfast. He joined Newry Town in the second tier in Northern Ireland and caught the eye of then Dundalk Chairman Jim Malone who was bowled away by Hasty’s talent. Malone had huge belief in Hasty and after a battle to convince the board that it would be a good idea to sign a one-armed player the Belfast player became a professional footballer before helping Dundalk win their first league in 30 years.
He returned to Belfast where 11 years later he was murdered by the
UVF leaving a widow and two small boys.
He is probably best known amongst Dundalk supporters for scoring a goal in the European Cup and being involved in the other as Hasty helped Dundalk beat Swiss side, F.C. Zurich 2-1 away from home. This Dundalk squad became the first Irish side to win away from home in European Football.
Jimmy Hasty was
not only an incredible footballer, who made spectators forget about his missing arm, but an inspiration to anyone struggling in the game because of a disability. The documentary has already been widely lauded since its release last year and has picked up a number of awards including the Jury Special Prize award at the annual Sportel Awards, held in Monaco.
This award is presented each year to the best sports documentary across all sports, not just football.
Speaking to the Dundalk Leader last year after that win in Monaco, Richard Milway, a staff producer of Noah Media Group, produced and directed the documentary,
thanked all who had contributed to the making of the programme including the Hasty and Malone families, Dundalk FC and other contributors, including the four surviving teammates of Jimmy.
They are John Murphy, Francie Callan Patsy McKeown and Davy McArdle. The four were recently presented to the crowd at half time, marking the 60th anniversary of the win in Zurich. Dundalk were the first Irish side to win a European match away from home. Speaking about the award Richard said the recognition of the documentary from Sportel was testament to what an incredible man Jimmy Hasty was. “UEFA and Noah
Media Group had talks of a documentary series based on untold stories relating to UEFA competitions. Researching we came across the player with one arm who scored in the European Cup and everything went from there.”
“We were absolutely delighted to win the Jury Special Prize at the awards night in Monaco. The Jury Special Prize celebrates the best of Sport TV production, with awards decided by a jury consisting of sports and media personalities. The Jury Special Prize is awarded to their favourite entry from across all categories. Noah Media Group which is where I work also won the Best Documentary prize for Villeneuve Pironi,” ex-
THE All-Ireland Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone proved hugely successful for the local St Gerard’s Athletic Club with the Dundalk club finishing second overall in the final medal table having captured nine golds, three silver and three bronze during the Championships. No mean feat considering there were over 2,000 athletes from 141 clubs all over Ireland competing at the event.
St Gerard’s Athletic Club athlete Katelynn Woods was one of the many athletes from the club who excelled at the Championships with the eleven-year old Knockbridge native taking home two gold and a bronze from the national championships. It was just reward for Katelynn who trained hard all through the winter and cold early months of this year to get ready for the championships.
Katelynn, who joined
St Gerards, when she was seven, is a big fan of multisports events and is looking to follow in the footsteps of her idol Kate O’Connor who also trained with St Gerards and who brought home a silver from the Commonwealth Games two years ago. Katelynn brought home gold in the 600m (1m 45.06) and shot putt (8.70 metres) and bronze in the 60m with a time of 8.7 seconds. That 600m time was just half a second off the na-
tional record and illustrates just how much potential she has.
Watched on by her proud coaches Sean Moran and Christian Maas, Katelynn took everything in her stride as she claimed her three medals and according to her parents Charlene and Pierce she is in love with the sport and takes everything, even competing at national championships, very much in her stride.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s Birches Day Centre in Dundalk and Treagh Lodge Day Centre in Drogheda will join the celebrations with a Tea Day event on Saturday, 11th May from 11am to 2pm.
There will be a Car Boot Sale and Coffee Morning on Bank Holiday Monday at Dundalk Presbyterian Church, Jocelyn St., from 11 - 3pm. No booking is necessary, Cars €15, Vans €20, gates close for vehicles at 10.30am. Entrance is €2, children free. “
Join us in Dundalk Library on Saturday 20th April at 3:00pm as we celebrate Spring into Storytime with a fantastic afternoon of stories. All welcome to attend, there is no booking required but all children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.
Dundalk Social Services have issued an urgent appeal for volunteers to help out a couple of hours a week by delivering Meals on Wheels to the elderly around Dundalk.
If anybody is in a position to help they can contact 0894543156 or 0429332848 or they can email dlksocialservicecouncil@outlook.ie.
plained Richard. “The recognition for the documentary is testament to what an incredible man Jimmy Hasty was. His story transcended sport and I’m very happy to see it resonating with audiences who otherwise may never have heard of Jimmy. I felt very privileged that both the Malone and Hasty families – particularly his widow Margaret – entrusted me to tell this story, and I couldn’t have had more support from Dundalk FC or the town in general.
“Filming in Dundalk felt very much like a celebration of Jimmy’s life, whereas the days in Belfast with his family were understandably more sombre. It really brought home how his needless
SCOTT, Lucy and Jay all completed at the AIPO (Amateur Irish Powerlifting Organisation) nationals in Limerick last month with all three winning gold and between them setting eight new national records.
First up was Lucy in the T2 under 18s, who had an amazing day in only her second comp. She squatted 90kg benched 35 kg and deadlifted 92.5 for a total of 217.5 kg. That was good enough for gold and four new national records.
Second up was Scott in the T1 under 16s.
Scott squatted 132.5 kg ,bench 75kg and ended the day with an amazing 147.5 deadlift to total 355 kg at only 14. Again he also set three new national records and went 8 for 9 on the day ,his only fault coming on his 3rd squat where his knee was not wrapped properly (by his dad!) and was not allowed to attempt his 3rd lift.
Jay was next up and he squatted 245 kg ,benched 135 and deadlifted 225 kg for a total of 605 in the 82.5 junior category.
He had two new national records on the day to add to his amazing amount of national and World records. Jay doubled up on the day as lifter and coach to his
brother and sister and although he was busy, managed to do a great job all round. The three Holland kids along with their dad have now qualified to represent Ireland in the upcoming world’s in August. Jay is busy preparing a new programme for them to start training for the
championship which will be held in Ireland this year. The Hollands would like to thank Megapump , Goldstar Jewellers ,Ma Bradys and Joe’s shop for their continued support. Kevin and Jay would also like to thank Ruari McCann for all his help during prep for nationals.
killing still impacts their lives today.
“I knew little about Irish football in the ‘60s at the start of this journey and what I found amazing was how people had such great memories of past eras and wanted to pass them down to the next generations. It was clear from filming at a game how passionate the Dundalk fans are and what a big part the club plays in the community.
“The information came from the club itself and their historian, as well as from local newspapers of the time,” added Richard.
The documentary is still available on RTE and Virgin on demand. It can also be watched for free on UEFA TV when you register.
THE 12th Annual Cross Cooley Challenge takes place this year on Saturday the 18th of May. The walk will raise much needed funding for our two local worthy causes North Louth Hospice and the Marie Goretti Foundation at Lordship. Sponsorship cards are now available from the Hospice shop, Ramparts, Greenore Bar, Quay Street, or from any of those named below.
Again thank you for your support in the past and looking forward to seeing you on the mountains with us again this year. Please share this message with your friends and family as all are welcome to take part and we love to see new faces.
Errol, Seamus, Fergus, Brian, Jennifer, Joe, Colin and Martin.
1—Can you name the defence lawyer for OJ Simpson who during his murder trial famously said ‘If the glove don’t fit, you must acquit’?
2—Who is the archenemy of fictional character Austin Powers?
3—Lego is a toy that has been around since 1949. Which country did Lego originate from?
4—In which year did Elvis Presley die?
5—The Afton Club along the Ramparts in Dundalk was a popular spot in town during the 1960’s. The club later changed its name to what edible sounding object?
6—The Plough (or The Big Dipper) can be seen in the night sky but how many stars does it
consist of?
7/The length of the channel tunnel linking southern England and northern France is approximately how long? a—31 miles b/131 miles or c—231 miles?
8—Alphabetically can you name the first and last counties in Ireland?
9—Can you name the close-fitting cloth hat associated with Sherlock Holmes which contains the name of an animal?
10—“We don’t need no education, we don’t need no thought control” are the opening lyrics to which huge hit from 1979?
The Stinker: On a standard QWERTY keyboard, what is different about the letters F and J?
DUNDALK man Ciarán Fisher has announced he is running as an independent candidate in the local election this June.
Originally from Pearse Park, the 34-yearold currently lives with his fiancé, Emma Hennessy from Blackrock and their one-year-old daughter, Lara, on Jocelyn Street.
“I am a secondary school teacher. I teach English and History at Colaiste Chu Chulainn; I’ve been working there for nine years now,” said Ciarán.
He is a passionate sports fan and a big Dundalk FC supporter. Ciarán is also a volunteer and coach for Bellurgan United and is involved with FC Santos, a winter league team in Dundalk.
“I attended Gael Scoil Dhun Dealgan in Muirhevnamor, and Coláiste Ris Secondary School. I live and work in town,” he said.
“There are issues with litter, dumping, trees that need cutting and potholes. Some people I know have suggested I put myself forward as a local election candidate.
“I volunteer with the Tidy Town’s Committee and for the Meals on Wheels. Some people told me to go for it.”
Ciarán added: “The population of the town has increased in recent years and we need to make sure the people living here have adequate facilities.
“Young people need a positive outlet and proper sports facilities. We’ve had record rain over the previous few months and it has revealed the need for drains to be unblocked.
He continued: “I’m running for election because I see issues and problems. I don’t see myself as a career politician.
“The other area I intend to focus on is helping animal support groups. I’m a big dog lover and have two rescue greyhounds, Maud, aged four, and Cyril, aged six.
“And I would like the water of Dundalk to be regularly tested. For many houses, it’s coming out brown. I want regular and transparent testing.”
Ciarán concluded: “We need a sensible and straightforward housing policy that contributes to the fabric of the town and the locality.
“Housing estates need facilities and green spaces that will enable them to be communities.”
If anyone would like to contact Ciarán about the election the issues he has raised or if you have any concerns, please send an email to ciaránfisher@hotmail.com.
“If elected, the main areas I want to focus on are sport and recreation; making the town more accessible to people with mobility issues; cleaning and maintaining safer public spaces; and removing graffiti and dumped litter.”
DUNDALK Lions are pleased to announce the return of the Poker Classic Fundraiser on Sunday May 5th at the Lisdoo Restaurant Newry Road Dundalk starting at 6pm.
Matt Pepper from the Poker Classic organising committee noted that this was the 26th Dundalk Lions Poker Fundraiser with this year’s event having a guaranteed first prize of €4000 ( Four Thousand Euro) and follow up prizes”
Dundalk Lions President. Austin Carroll thanked everyone involved in the 26th Poker Classic event while stating that the proceeds will allow Dundalk Lions to continue to support the local community.
The tickets cost €100 each, or 6 for the price of 5 and are available by contacting Matt Pepper on 085
174 0221 or James Watters on 087 256 8895.
A Light Meal is included. You may also have the opportunity to win a ticket in the Poker Satellite Games
Dates and Venues:
Tuesday April 16th. Uncle Toms, Blackrock 8pm.
Tuesday April 23rd. The Lisdoo, Newry Road, 7.30pm.
Wed May 1st. The Rum House, Park Street, 8pm.
Competition: The Lions Club have kindly offered one of our readers a free ticket for the Poker classic (worth €100). To win the ticket simply tell us who is the current Lions Club President. Email your answer to editorial@dundalkleader.com or text 0879476331.
BROWNE Ian
Birthday Remembrance of my son, Ian, whose 31st birthday occurs on the 24th April, 2024.
Son
I got a gift from heaven, Thirty-one years ago, A beautiful boy named Ian, Who had a heart of gold.
Your birthday is here today, Son, I just wanted you to know, How much I deeply love you, And that I miss you so. On this day I should celebrate, But for me, that now proves hard. For unlike other mothers, I cannot send a simple birthday card.
No kisses can I give you, Or birthday gifts to buy, All I can do is put flowers, On the resting place where you lie.
So please wait for me, Son, Until my days are through, Then I’ll go and spend all of your birthdays, In Heaven just with you. XX. —Happy Heavenly 31st Birthday, my wee big man, forever 25, missing you every day, lots of love, Mam. XXXX.
BROWNE Grandson
Your special day we cannot share, Our gift to you must be a prayer, So with a broken heart we whisper low, Happy Heavenly 31st birthday Ian, We love and miss you so. —Missed and always loved by your Da Fra, and Olivia. XXX.
O’HAGAN Dolores
In loving memory of Dolores O’Hagan, late of 27 Hyde Park, Dundalk, whose Months Mind will take place in the Redemptorist Church, this Sunday, 21st April, at 12.30.
The O’Hagan Family would like to extend their thanks to all those who offered condolences and support through this difficult time.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). A.D.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). M.C.
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART
Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I asked you for many favours. This time, I ask for this special favour (mention it). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favours will be granted. (Never known to fail). J.McD.
Dealgan medalists at the Porto Boxcup alongside their coaches.
LOCAL Dealgan Boxing Club travelled recently to Portugal to participate in the prestigious Porto Boxcup. With a full squad of 15 boxers the Dundalk outfit competed over the three days with Europes elite clubs over all age groups from 11 yr to senior level, male and female.
Regarded as one of Ireland’s most successful clubs, Dealgan certainly didn’t let their guard down putting in top class per-
formances over the event.
Overall 5 bronze medals, 4 Silvers and 6 top of the podium finishes were attained. Megan Walshe (Bronze), Tiarnan Cunningham (Bronze), Shay Lawlor (Bronze), Alex McEneaney (Bronze), Lily Reel (Bronze), Oisin Walshe (Silver), Daisy Kieran (Sliver), Jack Finnegan (Silver), Eugene White (Silver), Lorchan McGuinness (Gold), Aiden Moore (Gold),PJ Harper (Gold), Sean McCusker (Gold),
Sophie Curley Gray (Gold), Fionn Dines (Gold).
A worthwhile exercise for boxers and coaches alike culminating in Dealgan BC coming second in overall rankings.
The club would like to thank all sponsors who contributed to the club over the year which significantly impacts on the clubs ability to continue to develop boxers and promote healthy lifestyle choice amongst children and adolescents.
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Whately, intend to apply for planning permission for development at No.1 The Cresent, Townparks, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 E971. The development will consist of a minor extension and associated site works to the rear of the property. This building is a Protected Structure ref. D493 and situated within the The Cresent ACA. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Louth County Council from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20.00.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I, Stephen Fitzpatrick, intend to apply for permission for development consisting of alterations and extension to existing dwelling comprising of alterations / extensions to the front elevation, a first-floor extension over the existing garage to include for an additional bedroom, internal alterations and all associated site development works at No. 12 Oaklawns, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.
LOUTH COUNTY COUNCIL—I Stephen O’Brien, intend to apply for permission for development consisting of alteration and extension of an existing bungalow comprising of the construction of a first floor Dormer Style Extension, Rasing the height of the dwelling, alterations to elevations and all associated site development works at No. 57 Dowdallshill, Newry Road Dundalk, Co. Louth. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the
O’Driscoll is fundraising for the Maria Goretti Foundation by taking part in a race in Nepal next week.
Originally from Dowdallshill but currently living in Ravensdale, Laura is set to compete in the Annapurna Himal race in Nepal.
It’s an eight-day stage race at altitude with approximately 265km and 11,000m climbing. In addition to the stage race, Laura plans to do a three-day acclimatisation trek, a 120km journey by foot, with 8,000m climbing back to Kathmandu.
Laura is a running coach and yoga teacher and has been to Nepal twice before. She describes the place as a “home from home”.
“I was supposed to do a longer version of the race in 2020 but then Covid-19 hit so the race was postponed,” she said. “I’m now working for myself so I can’t take as much time off so I’ll be going to Nepal for three weeks.
“I’ll be on foot for 17 days. There is acclimatisation for three days; the race is eight days and I will stay on for six more days as a non-competitor.”
Laura added: “I’ve been running since I was six-years-old. I started off as a sprinter. I’m with the North East Runners and I also do yoga for athletes.
“Diet-wise, I have to eat a lot of calories. I’ve a healthy enough diet but when I’m food shopping I’d be looking for
items with the highest calorie count.”
She continued: “I am hoping to raise funds for the Maria Goretti Foundation for children with disabilities and life-limiting conditions,” said Laura.
“The work the Maria Goretti Foundation puts into enhancing the lives of these young warriors and their families is abso-
lutely life changing.
“Please support if you can; a euro for every 1,000 metre of elevation gained. It’s 19,000m. Or any wee bit would be warmly appreciated.
Anyone who would like to donate can do so online via the following website: https:// www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/ himal2024
LOUTH Volunteer Centre is delighted to be hosting their Volunteer Fair in The Barbican Centre in Drogheda on Tuesday 23rd of April. The fair will take place from 11am to 1pm and is a fantastic opportunity to meet lots of different organisations from across County Louth and see what volunteer roles they have available and how you can get involved.
There are so many volunteer opportunities available in County Louth sometimes it can
be difficult to figure out where to start or know what it is you want to do. The volunteer fair is a great opportunity for volunteers to chat with a number of different organisations and get a better sense of what is available and how they can support says Olivia Conlon Interim Manager of Louth Volunteer Centre.
Along with a number of different organisations highlighting their volunteer opportunities on the day, Louth Volunteer Centre will be there to give infor-
mation and support people in registering with Louth Volunteer Centre where they will then have access to IVOL which is the National volunteering database. Everyone is welcome to attend on the day, and no previous volunteer experience is needed; there is something for everyone.
For those that attend on the day there will be an opportunity to learn more about the Louth Community Volunteer program which supports events and urgent
community support and an opportunity to get involved in the research being carried by Louth Volunteer Centre as part of the County Louth Volunteering Framework. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to have their say about volunteering in County Louth and help shape the future of volunteering.
Louth Volunteer Centre hopes to see as many people as possible in the Barbican Centre in Drogheda
Tuesday 23rd of April from 11am to 1pm.
