August 2011

Abseil for Charity

29 Aug 2011

Congratulations to Edel Fenning (Gardening Team) on organising a very successful Abseiling Event which took place in Glenmalure Valley, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 7 August last. It was a scary decent down an almost 150ft vertical cliff face known locally as Dwyer's Rock. On the day 11 committed volunteers...

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Highlands Takes the Cup Yet Again

29 Aug 2011

The 11th annual Irish Daily Star six-a-side soccer tournament was held over the past weekend at MDL. The tournament featured twelve teams with Ryan’s Bar overtaking The Racing Post and Highlands Arklow beating Ulaan Baatar in the semi-finals. And although both teams seemed up for the challenge...

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European Year of Volunteering 2011

22 Aug 2011

2011 has been designated the “European Year of Volunteering” both to celebrate the work of volunteers across Europe and to encourage those who do not currently volunteer, to get involved so they too can make a difference. This fantastic initiative is touring capitals all across Europe and...

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World Humanitarian Day August 19

18 Aug 2011

More People are in Need, More Often and with Fewer Resources Available, says Concern Agency tomorrow hosts unique free open day in Temple Bar for the public to mark World Humanitarian Day 2011. Concern Worldwide today said that World Humanitarian Day 2011 not only marks the historical and current...

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The Before and After of Life

17 Aug 2011

After visiting the township of Witsand, I was able to visit Wallacedene, the site of the 2010 Building Blitz. I was immediately able to see a complete difference between the two townships. Witsand was falling apart whereas Wallacedene was strong and exuding with life. The houses provided in the 2010...

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Touring Township Witsand

15 Aug 2011

No matter how many pictures you see, you will never know a township until you see one for yourself. This past week, that is exactly what I had the opportunity to do. It was an experience I could have never imagined and I don’t think I will ever forget. I was able to visit the site for the upcoming...

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Photographic Exhibition: A Fundraising Success

08 Aug 2011

Congratulations to Ailson Mackey. A first time volunteer who held her first photographic exhibition to raise funds for her trip to South Africa, on Friday last in the Centre for Creative Practice. Together with her parents Tony & Wynne, her brother Anthony and his wife Ann-Marie the night was a great...

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August 2011

Abseil for Charity

Highlands Takes the Cup Yet Again

European Year of Volunteering 2011

World Humanitarian Day August 19

The Before and After of Life

Touring Township Witsand

Photographic Exhibition: A Fundraising Success

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