NEWSLETTER

Youthreach Ballymahon 5km Fun Run
On Wednesday June 17th, Youthreach Ballymahon held its inaugural 5km fun run along the beautiful banks of the Royal canal in
Ballymahon Co. Longford.
This event was organised to honour the memory of staff member Seán Callaghan and to mark the first year since his passing.
The event was well attended with over 100 people turning up to walk or run on the day.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Séan’s family and friends for generously supporting, donating and participating in our
event. We would also like to acknowledge all the Youthreach centres in the Longford and Westmeath ETB for their support and we
would like to thank all the visiting students and staff for taking part and making our fun run a tremendous success,
Many thanks to Smyth’s Super Valu, Fresh Today, Lovell Bros, Thomas Cox, Nally’s Topaz, Ballymahon AFC, Peter Hanley Motors
and Midland Trophies who were kind enough to offer sponsorship for the day. Without this sort of support and community
involvement events like these would not be possible.All monies raised have been donated to the Ballymahon Defibrillator Group.
We are proud to have raised €728 for this worthwhile cause.
Ballyshannon Visit Art Exhibition
In September Ballyshannon learners visited the contemporary art exhibition Magnetism in the old Snia/Saehan factory in Sligo.
The exhibition was presented by Hazelwood House, Sligo. The exhibition was curated by Vaari Claffey and brought large-scale
sculptural works by a group of Irish and international artists together with a video programme, compiled to reflect the history of
the factory at the site where magnetic video tape was manufactured from 1987-2005.
Youthreach
Team Challenge
at Petersburg
Outdoor Activity
Centre.
GRETB Youthreaches took
part in a Team Challenge on
September 30th at Petersburg
Outdoor Activity Centre. A great
day was had by all.
Team Galway City, proud winners of
the Conor Morris Memorial Plaque
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