Rathdrum

SNOWFALL

The heavy snowfall cancelled many events over the week. However it once again brought out the wonderful community spirit we have in Rathdrum. Local farmers and machinery owners cleared driveways, roads and local estates, helping locals and the County Council. The Centra store also got a ‘dig out’ with staff being transported by tractor to pick up essentials and replenish some stock.Thankfully everyone seems to have been able to stay safe and warm.A big thank you to everyone.

A large crowd gathered in the Courthouse Arts Centre, Tinahely on Friday, February 16, for a coffee morning fundraiser and raised in excess of €1,300. All proceeds will help support the great work of Sr. Ursula Henchion and the Missionary Sisters of the Assumption in Port Alfred, South Africa. All this work is done within the spirit and framework of the local society of St Vincent de Paul Conference, St James, Port Alfred.

It is your generous and ongoing support that will enable the charity to continue with a number of their activities, including the distribution of food parcels, the provision of school uniforms, daily meals for the children at the Siyazama Educate Centre and assistance to families in distress.

Thanks to the generosity of supporters winter blankets were distributed last winter – yes, it gets very cold during their relatively short winter. With the support and encouragement of their partners, overseas benefactors and friends from near and far, the charity is looking forward to being able to continue with these programmes during 2018. Thank you for your valued support.