Irish Refugee Council
- By Niall Murray
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- 06 Feb, 2023
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Irish Refugee Council
Pictured: Niall Murray, Trust Director presenting cheque to Claire Tetart, IRC. Also pictured are Zoe Montpelier, IRC, and David Kelly, with the Ukrainian flag,
The Trust was very pleased to support a charity concert by Phelim Drew & House Band organised by Dave Kelly of 'All In a Row Helping’ in support of the Irish Refugee Council last Autumn. The Trusts €4k grant enabled "All in a Row" to put on the concert, which raised €13,000. The Irish Refugee Council has been inundated with requests for assistance from Ukrainians fleeing their country following the Russian invasion in February 2022 and the funds will go to provide much-needed support.
The Trust was delighted to support St Vincent's Girl's National School, North Strand with a €5k grant to refurbish the school kitchen, named after former pupil Kelli Harrington, Ireland's boxing World Champion and Olympic gold medal winner.
St. Andrews supports the inner city community at all stages of the life cycle from childcare provision through youth programmes, adult education, employment preparation, home help and a Day Centre for the elderly.
Just before Christmas, Niall Murray Trust Director, presented a cheque for €7,500, to finance a sensory room at St. Joseph's Primary School, Marino.
Catherine Doyle, representing PTSB – a Platinum Sponsor of the Trust - and Niall Murray Trust Director, presented a cheque for €4,500, to finance a sensory walk at Canal Ways
The development of Sensory Spaces within schools was identified as an important area for investment by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) in 2021.
The Trust has supported East Wall Youth Club to assist the provision of educational support in their locality, for many years.
The Trust was delighted to part fund an important redevelopment project which enabled Barnardo’s Child Bereavement service transform the back yard at Buckingham Street into a therapeutic community space for children, families and adults experiencing trauma and grief.
The Trust has received a number of applications in the recent years from schools in the inner city seeking support to fund the development of Sensory spaces for children with special educational needs.
The Sean Mc Dermott Taekwondo martial arts school was established by Master Christy Fagan in 1973 and is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.
We are delighted to report another fantastic and successful Charity Golf Day for the IFSC Trust on Monday September 4th.