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While there Martin and the group spent most of the time in a training Centre in the village of Murundu in Northern Zambia which was set up and funded by the Christian Brothers. This Centre allows the locals to learn trades such as carpentry, metalwork, construction, tailoring and agriculture. It was amazing to see the level of craftsmanship of these people with such limited and basic resources at their disposal. Two of the days at this Centre were spent working with the construction team digging foundations for new homes for the elderly. This was a really enjoyable experience for the 8 students.

Martin got to visit an Orphanage, an Aids Hospice and an Old Folks Home where he tried to entertain with some music. He felt music was a great way to break the language barrier and brought happiness to everyone. He also worked in a local primary school for street children but the highlight of his trip was when he was given a guided tour of the village of Murundu by one of the locals who worked in the Centre. This tour really emphasized the difficulties and hardships these people face on a daily basis but despite this, these were some of the most happy, content and welcoming people he ever had the pleasure to meet. To see the living conditions of these people would make you realize how fortunate we are and how we should value what we have a lot more.

To finish their trip to Zambia the group got to experience the wonder of the Victoria Falls and Martin even worked up the courage to do a Bungee Jump. The jump was off the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe 111m down into the Zambezi River .

Overall it was an amazing eye opening adventure and one which Martin hopes to have the opportunity to experience again in the near future. He would also like to thank everyone who supported him and the trip and gave so generously.

More Photos of Martin’s trip to Zambia

Well done Martin!

Local personnel are trained to use the defibrillators. In the event of an emergency first dial 112 to activate the ambulance service and then dial (086) 2 41 2 51 2; (remember it as 086 2 forty-one 2 fifty-one 2 !). This information will soon be distributed to every household in the parish. Sincere thanks to everyone who supported the provision of these life saving devices.
 

Note the numbers to call:
Dial 112 to activate the Ambulance Service
then
Dial 086 2412512 (2 forty-one 2 fifty-one 2) to activate the local defibrillator

 

Borris Capture First Division Title


 Borrisoleigh AFC – now in the Premeir Division

With the league title in the bag, Borris are still involved in two cup competitions and are hoping to achieve a fantastic treble this season. Our next game is a quarter final of the Tipperary Cup away to Clodagh Rangers this coming Sunday.

And we have already qualified for the final of the Barry Cup which we won last year. A date has not been set for the final yet, but will more than likely take place early in May against Nenagh Town B in the greyhound track in Thurles. It would be great to have a big following for the final and we will have posters out when we receive a date for the match.

The club would also like to thank everyone who bought a ticket for our "Evening With Jeff Winter". It was a fantastic night as Jeff told us some funny and fascinating stories of his time as a top Premiership referee. And a good night was had by all.
 

Victory in the Munster Junior Plate


Thurles Rugby Team – winners of the Munster Junior Plate

Ten of the Squad went through the doors of St. Joseph’s College where they were coached by teacher Kevin O’Dwyer. In the main picture Wayne O’Mahoney is 6th from the left at the back, Aidan Dwyer is 2nd from left in the front and Ollie Small is 6th from left in the front.

Spring Clean in Spring Sunshine!


Pupils of Scoil Bhríde, Fantane tidy up the neighbourhood during Spring Clean Week!

Parents wishing to enrol their children in Scoil Bhride, Fantane, may contact the school at (0504) 52220

 The End is Nigh!!!