Kenya project Gala Ball

Many Kilcullen people, led by Gerry O'Donoghue, are involved with Operation Maintain Hope which has supported a children's shelter near Nairobi, Kenya. The organisation has built accommodation, and provided a bus as well as clothing and footwear for those helped by the shelter.

A new stage of aid by the organisation is a programme to support orphan children through school and college. To this end, fundraising includes a Gala Ball on Saturday October 18 in Kilashee House, which will be hosted by TV presenter Ray D'Arcy.

Tickets are available from Sue at 086 2856497 or Cathy D'Arcy at 087 2252847. Further information on Operation Maintain Hope is available from Gerry O'Donoghue on 086 2856497.

Brian Byrne.