AUGUST 2006

Carndonagh Man to Walk for 'Untouchables' of India

Anthony Conaghan is going out to India with "Action with Effect" in September with seven others from Derry and Inishowen. Action with Effect provides loving care for destitute lepers, orphans,and street children in India. A retired teacher from Carndonagh, Anthony says "The only hope of escape from lifelong destitution for 'untouchable' children is education: there simply is no other means, except perhaps a life of crime".

Over the last couple of months Anthony has been actively involved in raising fund for this extremely worthwhile project. Anatomy acknowledges the support of his family, friends and the people of Inishowen, "Without their support it would be difficult to raise awareness and funds".

Well known local historian and Hill Walker Dessie McCallion will guide an afternoon of Hillwalking, Music and "Craic" on the Sunday 27th August to help raise funds for the project. The walk will start at 2pm in the Wee House, Magheramore, Carndonagh, and will proceed through Inishnaneill onto open hard-track hill ground. The walk will be 7.5k (4.5 miles) and will suite moderately fit adults of all ages. Proper footwear and rainwear is advisable. After the walk there will be refreshments, music and 'craic' in The Wee House in Magheramore. Joe MacLaughlin from Malin and Eamonn MacGonagle will provide the music.

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