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This resource can be accessed via the Anam Cara website and will in particular offer some support and solace to recently bereaved parents through the current lockdown and the recently announced restrictions on funerals. Anam Cara has swiftly responded to these new restrictions by developing and producing (for introduction click... Read More

The Prayer Message from Deirdre Shannon (Official) and myself (Mattieg Gilsenan) to you all. Stay safe and stay positive. A socially distanced duet, from our separate homes this evening, we decided to try out this performance together. “The Prayer”, we hope you like it. if you think others might like... Read More

**Postponement of the Family Outing Sat 21 March Shearwater Hotel** The Family Outing Sat 21 March Shearwater Hotel, will be postponed. We understand this is disappointing but it is in the best interest of the community. This decision has been taken in light of the growing threat presented by COVID-19.... Read More

VHI Women’s Mini Marathon **Postponement of the  2020 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon**   On the advice of the relevant statutory authorities, the 2020 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, scheduled to take place on Sunday May 31st, will be postponed. We understand this is disappointing but it is in the best interest of the community.... Read More

Darkness Into light Darkness Into Light has been postponed due to COVID-19. Some things can be rescheduled But those in suicidal crisis can’t. Pieta needs your support now, more than ever. Saturday May 09 Early Morning 5k Walk Each year the Darkness Into Light 5K walk provides an opportunity for... Read More

Castrletroy ParK Hotel were delighted to be hosting a coffee morning for Soft Ireland in their Garden Room the morning of Tuesday 18 Feb 2019. We were looking forward to hosting our annual Soft Ireland coffee morning again! Thank you all for popping in and supporting this worthy cause! A... Read More

Yellow Daffodils of Spring Daffodils begin to flower in early Spring . They are one of Ireland’s favourite wildflowers, loved for the blanket of golden yellow they bring to the countryside.. They are one of Ireland’s favourite wildflowers and are perennial. Daffodils announce beginning of the spring and waking of... Read More

Saint Brigid’s Cross Brigid’s cross or Bridget’s cross is a small cross woven from rushes and has four arms tied at the ends and a woven square in the middle. Brigid’s crosses are associated with Saint Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland and of babies, infants and more…   The... Read More

      S.O.F.T. Ireland Valentine Coffee Mornings             We hope you and your family are keeping well. At our Autumn Break this year we decided to continue to try and  organise coffee mornings again in aid of SOFT in or around Valentine Week Fri... Read More

Sincere sympathy to Mary Rispin on the death of her mother RIP The death has occurred of Margaret (Gretta) Heery (née Sheridan)       Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and staff in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and grandson Niall. Gretta will be very... Read More