November 2011

Sarah Nolan: Fundraising 2011

10 Nov 2011

Sarah Nolan, one of this year’s youngest volunteers pulled out all the stops to fundraise this year for her trip to Cape Town in November. Working with four of her friends, they titled themselves ‘Teen Africa’ during their fundraising efforts. Sarah and her friends, Emma, Niamh, Aine,...

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Damien O'Gara - Fundraising 2011

10 Nov 2011

Damien has been very busy this year with his fundraising efforts. He did find harder than other years but there was no stopping him from reaching his target! He approached his company with regards to sponsoring him and he was delighted to receive a donation from them for 700 EUR which helped him greatly....

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The McCarthy Family: Fundraising 2011

10 Nov 2011

The McCarthy family has had quite a history with the Niall Mellon Township Trust. John, the father, has been a volunteer on the Blitz for the past four years and has brought along one or two of his children each year. Starting with his sons, Shane and Luke, John is now bringing his daughters, Rebecca...

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Maureen Egan: Fundraising 2011

10 Nov 2011

For many years, Maureen has followed African affairs and has previously done other work in Western Africa. This year however she was determined to take part in Niall Mellon’s Building Blitz as it has forever been on her bucket-list. Maureen was inspired by Archbishop Romero’s words, ‘one...

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First 10 Houses Built in Witsand

02 Nov 2011

A few weeks ago, Niall was in Witsand (the Township of this year’s Blitz) where he met with some of the beneficiaries who would be receiving houses this year. He also took a walk around the houses that were under construction. We are delighted to say that the first 10 houses were completed two...

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November 2011

Sarah Nolan: Fundraising 2011

Damien O'Gara - Fundraising 2011

The McCarthy Family: Fundraising 2011

Maureen Egan: Fundraising 2011

First 10 Houses Built in Witsand

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