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Everybody needs good neighbours CLUID’Ssheltered housing residents in Oriel Lodge Belturbet were treated to a wonderful barbecue party last week as part of European Neighbours’ Day. There was an overwhelming sense of community spirit as the tenants were joined by their Mends, neighbours and family in the scheme’s garden area. A number of new tenants have arrived at Oriel Lodge over the past year and today’s event was a terrific opportunity for them to get to know their neighbours. Scheme manager Sarah McGuigan commented: “It is so important that people living in sheltered accommodation have access to the services they need and, more importandy, their friends and family. Our European Neighbours’ Day event shows just how important it is to maintain these relationships. We extended the invitation to friends and family because we wanted to highlight the wonderful people that live here. They really do make this a great place to live.” She continued: “Today is all about celebrating the strong community
6isin Rooney and Peter Coffey.
the residents have built here.” Quid is an Approved Housing Body (AHBs),providing homes to low income families; single people; older people; people with a disability and Traveller families. Quid’s properties in Belturbet are occupied by people who had previously been on the Cavan County Council housing waiting list. While Una Cusack was already looking forward to next year’s event: “It was a great evening. I got to meet Mends I hadn’t seen for a while and a great way to meet my new neighbours. I’m already looking forward to next year’s event.”
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Cluid housing celebrate European Neighbours’ Day in Oriel Lodge. L-R, Sam Small, John Maguire, Sean Rudden, Eddie Smyth, Michael Me Donald, Betty O’Prey, Sr. Brid Brady, Bridget Murphy, Oisin Rooney, Peter Coffey, Una Cusack, Freda McDonald,
Sean Rudden and Michael
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McDonald.
Sam Small and John Maguire.
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