SealRescueIreland getssealofapproval fromTescoshoppers

SHOPPERS across Wexford have given the seal of approval to Seal Rescue Ireland based in Gorey as part of the Tesco Community Fund.

The fund which helps thousands of local causes right across Ireland donating over €2 million to over 5,000 local causes since 2014.

Last week Seal Rescue Ireland was one of 450 groups which benefited from the fund.

The team at Seal Rescue Ireland used the funding they received to replenish their supply of essential food. Seal Rescue Ireland is the Ireland’s only rescue and rehab facility for seals, helping between 60-80 seals a year and is open 365 days a year.

The sanctuary receives very little government funding and depends on the public for support. One lovely way to contribute to their cause is to adopt a seal. This costs just €35 and helps support these mammals on their road to recovery.

Ivan Kelly, the manager of the facility, said: ‘Rescued seal Thumper, named after the most lovable of Disney characters, is just one good recovery example that was supported by the funding from the Tesco Community Fund. We would love to be involved in the fund again in the future, in the meantime, members of the public can ensure that seals like Thumper will get the care that they need all year round if they become members of Seal Rescue Ireland by logging on to sealrescueireland.org.’

Tesco also spent the day filming with Seal Rescue Ireland to show how they used their Community Fund donation.