Fun walk for two local charities

A large crowd gathered at the Wexford Federation ICA meeting held at the Ferrycarrig Hotel where two local charities were presented with a cheque.

The members had nominated Wexford Marinewatch and Wexford Hospice Homecare and each organisation received a cheque to the value of €1,525.

The funds were raised from a Fun Walk that was held around the Wexford – Kilmore, Ballyfad, Enniscorthy, Wexford town and Bunclody.

The meeting also saw Margaret McMillan the European Area President speak on behalf of the Associated Country Women of the World. The association is of women-led societies and groups working collectively for the shared vision of an improved quality of life for women and communities.

All members enjoyed some light refreshments after the busy meeting.

Wexford Federation ICA present a cheque of €1,525 to Wexford Hospice Homecare in the Ferrycarrig Hotel. From left: Alice McGee, Deirdre Connery, Federation President, Eithne Fitzpatrick of Wexford Hospice Homecare, Mary Nolan and Mary D’Arcy.

The ICA present €,1525 to Wexford Marine Watch in the Ferrycarrig Hotel.From left: Josephine Whitmore, Cllr George Lawlor of Marine Watch, Deirdre Connery, Federation President, Frank Flanagan of Marine Watch, Mary Nolan and Mary D’Arcy.

Guest speaker Margaret McMillan, ACWW European Area Representative, with Deirdre Connery, Federation President.