Stephen presents cheques
Stephen O’Connor was delighted to present two cheques totaling €8,787.00 to the Special Olympics Ireland and the Children’s Respite Home after completing his fundraising marathon for these to charities.
Stephen would like to thank each and every donor for making this possible, he would also like to thank The Argus, The Democrat, and Talk of the Town for their media coverage.
A special word of thanks also goes to Glenmore AC, St Patricks GFC, Bellurgan United, Louth GAA, and Louth LGFA for all their support during this fundraising drive.
The run itself took place on Monday, May 3 in Lordship. Although running a marathon is never easy, Stephen said the support of all the local families who came out to cheer him on, while keeping socially distant was a phenomenal help along the way.
‘THROUGH OUR EYES’ LETTER WRITING COMPETITION
The Cooley Parish Pastoral Council invite all primary and secondary school students to write a letter or story, describing their own experiences and difficulties during the current pandemic.
All submissions will form part of a book telling the story of these times. Submissions should feature aspects of family, faith and nature.
Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category. The categories are; Junior infants to 2nd class; 3rd class to 6th class; 1st year to 3rd year; 4th year to 6th year.
PILGRIMAGE CANCELLATIONS IN CARLINGFORD/OMEATH
The Carlingford/Omeath Pilgrimage to Lourdes will not now go ahead according to a communication from JMG Travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of seats from the area have already been booked but these have been placed on hold. The Carlingford and Omeath Lourdes Committee will contact those who had reserved seats for the Pilgrimage before the pandemic, in the coming weeks.
OMEATH CEMETERY
Urgent works are now required at Omeath Cemetery to ensure burial spaces into the future.
There are a number of graves marked ‘RESERVED’ but with no record of whom they are reserved for. It would be helpful if anyone with a grave reserved would contact Eamonn Brennan 087 9172221. This will remain open until 30th June 2020.
SURVEY ON LOCKDOWN
Omeath District Development has organised a survey entitled “Just how has lockdown left you feeling?”
This short survey is completely anonymous and we would appreciate your participation by sharing how lockdown has left you feeling.
Stephen, along with his wife Niamh and children Emma and Aaron, presenting a cheque to Patrick OReilly from Special Olympics Ireland.
Omeath District
For everyone this past two months has brought change to our daily lives, for some it has been an opportunity to do the jobs that needed doing for years or taking up a new hobby or interest but for others it has been a difficult time.
This survey aims to identify supports and services that some people may need and also to capture the positive things that you have experienced.
WALK FOR FOOTPATH
Bellurgan N.S is alsking all pupils and parents to Run / Walk / Cycle for the Jenkinstown Footpath Project on Sunday June 21. The fundraiser is being driven by their departing 6th class who want to mark their transition to secondary school by giving something back to their local community. Participants can complete their 5k at their time of choosing on the day and choose their own desired route. To be compliant with Covid-19 regulations and Social Distancing please complete your 5km within your own area according to Government Guidelines.
It is something that the whole family can do together, on Father’s Day, for a special cause. Mr McCoy, School principal, highlighted that the Jenkinstown area is an area of outstanding natural beauty and many of the locals have been using the currently completed part of the footpath as part of their daily exercise and have seen the benefits of it. The Jenkinstown Project Committee are now fundraising to complete the footpath and the school is delighted to support them in their fundraising efforts.
Whether you complete your 5K locally or if you are living outside the Bellurgan or in fact regardless where you are living across the globe, please send your photos on the day to the Bellurgan N.S Facebook page and they will be delighted to share them. Before or after you complete your 5k we would encourage you to donate via the go fund me link;