Call for Fairtrade interest

Could Kilcullen become a Fairtrade town? According to Julie O'Donoghue, our librarian, it could.

"Newbridge has just been awarded the status, and Naas is nearly there," she told the Diary. "And, remembering our good Kilcullen motto, 'Anything they can do ...', I'd like to see if there's any interest here."

The Fairtrade Mark is based on a set of criteria that guarantees producers of items like coffee and tea and fruit get a fair price that ensures a sustainable life for them. Becoming a Fairtrade town -- there are currently 25 in Ireland -- involves local schools, shops and businesses using and stocking goods with the Fairtrade Mark.

Anybody interested in pushing for Kilcullen to join this movement should email Julie or contact her at 045 482193 at the Library.



Brian Byrne.