North Wall Parish, St.Laurence O'Toole Church
- By Online Partners Online
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- 18 Jun, 2020
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Earlier this year we had a request from Fr. Robert Colclough, Administrator North Wall Parish St Laurence O'Toole Church, regarding a fundraising campaign they had launched to finance the restoration of their 170 Year Old Church Organ. On meeting Fr. Robert it became clear that this had become a huge community event as "It has uncovered many memories from among the community where people are coming and talking about their parents/grandparents having been baptised, married and buried to the sound of the church organ over the years". Fr. Robert also explained that numerous events such as bake sales, 'Buy-a-key', Music bingo and other fundraisers were being organised within the community. He went on, "Moving forward, we would like to explore how the organ can be used in an educational capacity for a young person wanting to learn how to play the organ. Our vision within the parish, in partnership with the local schools and clubs, is to provide our community with alternative choices and to ultimately make a positive impact on their lives".
Following presentation to our board we were delighted to make a contribution of €5,000 to the restoration fund. Since then fundraising has been curtailed due to COVID-19 but but once lifted, it is hoped the fundraising will assist Fr. Robert in completing this fantastic initiative.
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.