Last August five local men travelled out to South Africa at their own expense, to begin the construction of two new houses at Mother of Peace Orphanage in Illovo, Natal.   Martin Sheridan (Corraweelis, Cavan) and John Lynch (Alacken, Cavan) organised this group, where they spent two weeks at the children’s home, and found it to be a life changing experience. 

The Cavan Boys & MOP Children

The men thoroughly enjoyed their visit, and the picture shows them with a group of the children at Mother of Peace. Martin, John and the boys would also like to thank sincerely everybody who helped in any way with the fundraising.

During August & September a number of volunteers have travelled to the orphange to build a new house.  You can see from the photograph how well it has taken shape.  The house is currently being plastered and should be ready within the next 8 weeks for 6 new children and a house mother to move into.   WELL DONE TO EVERYONE INVOLVED.

The next meeting is at 8.00pm on Thursday 1st October at Navan Racecourse.   An update will be given on the orphange and all the children as well as up and coming events.  All welcome to attend – new people always welcome.