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Claddagh Report
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CLADDAGH SENIORS
The Claddagh Seniors group have been busy recently. In March they celebrated St Patrick’s Day with an excellent Irish Breakfast at the Maylands Peninsula Public Golf Course. We had a large guest list and all enjoyed catching up with friends. The traditional Irish raffle was also a great success with popular prizes including tins of Jacobs biscuits and Irish whiskey! In April the Seniors were hosted by our friends, the Irish Theatre Players for a matinee performance of their play, ‘The Trappe Family’. This was very enjoyable and all were impressed with the high standard of the performance. The Seniors are going to venture south of the river for a trip to Fremantle on the 10th May 2021. New members are welcome for this jaunt to the port for a fish and chip lunch (see ad opposite). If you would like to join the Claddagh Seniors on their next outing or know a senior from the Irish community who would like to attend the group’s events, you can register by calling Patricia Bratton of the Seniors Subcommittee on 0417 099 801 / 08 9345 3530 or by contacting Claddagh Coordinator Anne Wayne on admin@claddagh. org.au / 08 9249 9213.
Clockwise from top: Claddagh Seniors at the Irish Theatre Players matinee; Table group at St Pats Day breakfast; Seniors Subcommittee at the St Pats Day breakfast; Raffle prize winner
DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
We are so grateful to Darkness into Light for their continued support of the Claddagh Association. We attended their official launch on the 18th April when they introduced the format for this year. Although the official walk in Sir James Mitchell Park will not go ahead, Darkness into Light are encouraging everyone to gather friends and family on Sunday the 8th May to walk at sunrise or set your own fitness challenge for the day. Our Chairperson, Heather McKeegan spoke at the launch about the importance of the work of Darkness into Light - smashing the stigma around mental health issues and working with those who need support. Thanks to all those who generously supported the raffle on the day. The proceeds of the raffle will allow Claddagh to support those who need our help.
CLADDAGH ORAL HISTORY PROJECT
We continue to share highlights from the Claddagh Oral History Project 2020 with readers of the Irish Scene. In this issue you can read the story of Bridie Higgins of Co Armagh. She was interviewed by Claddagh volunteer Paul Callery from Co Dublin. The full book is available as a digital download at the Claddagh website here: claddagh.org.au/claddagh-
oral-history-project/
CLADDAGH SUPPORT WORK
Claddagh has been busy this year supporting members of the Irish community in WA in difficult circumstances. In the last month we have worked with individuals and families who have experienced bereavement, mental health issues, relationship breakdown, financial insecurity and those who have needed to return to Ireland or travel from Ireland to Australia for urgent compassionate reasons. Don’t forget that if you or someone you know needs assistance you can contact Claddagh on our crisis line: 0403 972 265. If you are in a position to be able to contribute financially this would be gratefully received for Claddagh’s support work through the year. Tax deductible donations can be made at our GiveNow page: www.givenow. com.au/thecladdaghassociation or via bank transfer to Claddagh’s account. The details are:
BANK: Commonwealth Bank ACCOUNT NAME: The Claddagh Association
BSB: 066153 ACCOUNT NO: 10771928 REF: Your initial & surname +DON
Proudly sponsored by
CLADDAGH SENIORS TRIP TO CICERELLO'S FREO Monday 10th May
Pick up from The Mighty Quinn - 10.30am sharp Returning to The Mighty Quinn at 3pm
MEMBERS $15 NON-MEMBERS $25
Bookings Close Wednesday 5th May Call 9345 3530 or 0417 099 801
