Cocooning meals provision ends

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A regular provision of meals to older and vulnerable people in Kilcullen who have been cocooning has now ended, but volunteers are still available to collect and deliver takeaway meals from local food outlets for anyone who has difficulty in getting out, writes Brian Byrne.

The meals were provided through a Kilcullen Community Action initiative with the assistance of Kilcullen gardai, thanks to the generosity of local restaurants Fallons, Bardons and Crean's Place. Meals were also provided by Poulaphuca House and some of the volunteers themselves.

"We are very grateful to the proprietors and staff of these businesses for all the support," says Noel Clare of KCA. "Obviously it is not possible to keep the deliveries going indefinitely and we feel that with the easing of restrictions on May 18th it may be a good time to bring it to an end. In the meantime businesses in Kilcullen are offering very good take away meals and our volunteers are available to collect and deliver meals and other goods or medicines, should anyone be unable to get to the shops."

Meals may be ordered from Armelles every day 045 480697, Delivery available locally; Bardons on Thursday through Sunday 045 482286, Orders 1pm-8pm; and Kalbarri Cookery School, Carnalway 087 2932501. Ready Made Meals are also available from Eurospar 045 481214, delivery available locally; Nolans 045 481229; Centra 045 484663 and Daybreak.

Regular takeaways are available from Fountain 045 481625, elivery available locally; Reas 045 480537, delivery available locally; Alkebabish 089 2307388, delivery available locally; Kings Garden 045 481018, delivery available locally; and East Garden 045 484695, delivery available locally.

Any of those still cocooning who need orders collected from any of the above (or indeed any other shops) feel free to contact 087 6497619 before 5pm. Also, Kilcullen Lions Club operate a Meals on Wheels Service every Wednesday, delivering a cooked lunch and a dessert for a cost of €5. Contact Frances on 087 9746000 for further information on this.

There are two confidential numbers to call for anyone who has queries, concerns or needs during the restrictions: Kildare Community Helpline 1800 300174; and Community Garda Helpline 086 8582822.

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