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Calling Men of Dundalk! Is it time for a wardrobe update? Do you want to help Dundalk Simon Community at the same time?
Well, Tony McDonnell Menswear, who have been dressing the men of Dundalk for over 45 years, have the answer. They have just launched their Suit Scrappage Scheme in aid of Dundalk Simon Community. When you bring in a pre-loved suit into Tony McDonnell Menswear, you will receive a reduction off a new suit, with the old one being donated to Dundalk Simon Community. The suits will then be resold in The Simon Shop on York Street, or recycled with the proceeds helping raise much needed funds.
We are delighted to be associated with this scheme and would encourage all men (and the women who help dress them) to visit www.tonymcdonnell.ie or call into the store on Earl Street. Suits You!!
Dundalk Simon Community were delighted to be presented with a cheque for a wonderful €1500 from the Setanta Choir. The money was the proceeds of their Christmas Concert which took place in the Town Hall on December 12th. A huge thank you to the Setanta Choir for their ongoing generosity towards Dundalk Simon Community, Pictured at the presntation (from left) Alison Barr (choir member), Orla Kerbey (Dundalk Simon Community), Pat Clinton & Aisling Fahy (Choir members). If you would like more infomation on the Setanta Choir and their upcoming concerts you can visit their website here.
On New Year's Eve, Sharon Corr took part in Celebrity Winning Streak on RTE one. Her chosen charity was Dundalk Simon Community and over 20 people travelled up to Dublin to cheer her on! While Sharon didn't get to spin the wheel, she did collect a cheque for €27,000. The monies will be split with 50% going to Dundalk Simon Community and the other 50% going to the other 7 Simon Communities around the country. Dundalk Simon Community would like to express our sincere thanks to Sharon Corr for nominating us as her chosen charity!!
Before Christmas, Orla Kerbey, Community Fundraiser for Dundalk Simon, was presented with a cheque fo €407 from the students of LCA5 in Bush Post Primary Shcool. The students hiked to the summit of Slieve Donard, ably assisted by Alan Gray and ‘Banjo’ Bannon, Everest summiteers which is an amazing achievement! A huge thank you to the students and their teachers. Pictured at the presentation are some of the students who took part in the challenge and school principal Ms. Teresa McKevitt and Orla Kerbey, Dundalk SImon Community.
Before Christmas, Dundalk Simon Community were delighted to be presented with a cheque for €625 from the Cooley and Carlingford Tourism Association. The money was raised at the start of December when Santa came to Carlingford and locals made very generous contributions to visit him! A massive thanks to everyone involved in this event, and I am sure that Santa Clause was very good to all the boys and girls in the area!