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Army on march to help autism school
Thursday, 10th September, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 37 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Paul Byrne
Once again the 27th Infantry Battalion have stepped up to the mark for their annual charity event by running a 46km relay marathon over the Cooley Mountains in aid of the Realt na Mara autism centre. Established in 1973, the Dundalk battalion has been based out of Aiken Barracks over the last five decades and have been doing their bit for local charities through their annual fundraisers. This year’s charity challenge took place on last Wednesday with the battalion leaving their Aiken Street Barracks at 9:30 to head for the Cooley Mountains until they reached the RTE mast on Clermont
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Proceeds of the relay marathon are presented to the school
Carn where they were met by a school pennant was handed mark the occasion. a group of children and teach- over to the runners with the Continued on ers from Realt na Mara. Here children releasing balloons to Page 2
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Sosad move to Jocelyn Street By Paul Byrne Last Saturday was a momentous day for the SOSAD organisation as the Dundalk branch moved into their beautiful new premises in 42 Jocelyn Street. SOSAD (Save Our Sons And Daughters) was founded in 2010 by Peter Moroney following his son Wayne’s suicide in 2003. Peter realised that there was a distinct lack of resources in the North East to help people cope with the effects of suicide and brought it on himself to establish a counselling and support service. The charity have offices in Drogheda, Dundalk, Cavan, Kingscourt, Navan and Dundalk with the original Dundalk office opening in Williamsons Continued on Page 2
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