Two worthy causes in Offaly benefit financially from vintage club's tractor run
This year's beneficiaries from the FAILE Vintage Club tractor run – Cappagh NS and Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services - were in attendance recently to receive their cheques from this year's run.
This year's beneficiaries from the FAILE Vintage Club tractor run – Cappagh NS and Offaly Domestic Violence Support Services - were in attendance recently to receive their cheques from this year's run.
FAILE Vintage Club were delighted to give each of them a cheque for €8,000.00.
Kris O’Connor (Principal Cappagh NS) expressed sincere gratitude to receive such a significant donation from Fáile Vintage.
He said ‘The money will be put towards a brand-new sensory area which will benefit the children in our new autism class as well as the children in our mainstream classes. On behalf of the school and Board of Management I would like to express a huge thank you to everyone involved.’
Representative Christina Popanton of Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service (ODVSS) was also sincerely grateful to have received a generous donation of €8,000 from the tractor run.
“This vital funding will go directly towards supporting families affected by domestic abuse, enabling access to trauma-informed recovery supports for both adults and children. These services play a crucial role in helping individuals rebuild their sense of safety, process their experiences, and begin to heal from the lasting impact of abuse.
“Community initiatives like this not only raise essential funds but also send a powerful message of solidarity that those impacted by domestic abuse are not alone, and that their community stands firmly beside them on their journey to recovery.”