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Brilliant
Turnout For Macmillan Coffee Morning
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A
surprise birthday cake for Patsy from the girls at the
forum |
Patrica
and her helpers had a crowded Irish Club for their coffee
morning, and raised over a thousand pounds for MacMillan
Nurses |
Well
what a fantastic turnout for the Macmillan Coffee Morning held
at the Irish Club on the 30th September. Two hundred people
came and gave their support for a very worthwhile cause. It
was a great atmosphere, accompanied by the smells of home cooked
soda bread, scones, apple pies- enough to make the mouth water!
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Pictured
left to right Pete Montgomery, Mary Connoly, and dishing
out the coffee, Patrica Hurst, Sharon Ward and Josie
Shaugennsey |
Donations
flowed, as bric-a-brac stall, flower stall, book & music
stall attracted many. A host of fantastic raffle prizes, kindly
donated by Stena Line, Knock Airport, The Alexander Theatre,
Oh Velvet, Minstrel Music, Paragon Hotel, The Old Crown, The
Westley Hotel, House of Frazer, Maura Murphy & many more,
helped us raise the amazing total of £1085.29.
The atmosphere was livened up by the arrival of Kevin the
piper, who did a great job with a happy birthday tribute
to Patsy O’Brien
(21 AGAIN Patsy?). Patsy, who needs no introduction, worked
tiresly, as always, to make the morning a complete success,
from spending hours baking to using her electric personality
to ensure the event was well supported.
Thanks goes to the Irish Club for their hospitality, the
Irish Forum for all their hard work & support, to all that donated
time, effort & raffle prizes – here’s to
next year!
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Ireland’s
Population is Fastest Growing in Europe
With a booming economy, buoyant job market and a very good quality
of life, its little wonder Ireland finds itself a magnet for
people eager to move to its shores.
The nations high wages and low taxes have meant it has become
the most popular country in the European Union for migrant workers.
But on top of that Ireland is now the fastest growing population
in Europe.
The number of people living in the Emerald Isle has scaled the
4 million mark to 4.13 million up to April 2005.
But instead of putting any strain on the welfare system or loss
of jobs the new wave of migrants have helped drive the Celtic
Tiger and sustain the economy.
With its growing population and a booming economy, it has made
Ireland the second richest country in the world per head of population
after Luxembourg. |
McCartney
Family Honoured
The sisters and partner of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney have been
named Ireland’s People of the Year.
The five McCartney sisters and Robert’s fiancee, Bridgeen Hagans were
chosen for the bravery they showed in leading a campaign for justice for Robert,
despite widespread intimidation orchest-rated by individuals with strong links
with the IRA.
Paula McCantred received the award on behalf of the family and said it represented
a big morale boost for the family. She said, “We’re so honoured,
it shows the people of Ireland want justice for Robert. It’s just a tiny
minority who don’t. They should take a good look at themselves and have
a good think about their actions and morals.” |
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