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John Lupton, Derek Russell and Florrie Spillane in Roscrea. Photo: PJ Wright
Roscrea's Christmas Crib, which traditionally adorns Market Square in the heart of the heritage town, needed renewal for the recent Christmas season and a request for the public to contribute to raise the necessary €500 received a phenomenal response.
Derek Russell, Chairperson of Roscrea Stands Up and John Lupton, Treasurer of Roscrea Stands Up received a cheque from Florrie Spillane of Spencer Spillane Expert Roscrea and are pictured above for the donation.
"Many thanks to Florrie and to Paul Phelan, proprietor of Phelan's Market House Pub for their generous donations towards the repair work of the Roscrea Community Crib", Derek Russell, Chairman of Roscrea Stands Up told the Tribune.
"Many thanks to the people from Roscrea whom also offered donations - community spirit is truly alive in Roscrea", Derek said.
The surplus funds will be used for a youth focused project which will be announced by Roscrea Stands Up later this year.
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Pictured above is Fr. Tom Corbett, Rev Jane Galbraith, Pam Troy and Rev. Denis McGuire sheltered by Derek Russell, who recited Prayers and blessed the new crib and all those present in December. Photo: PJ Wright
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