Specsavers Drogheda have teamed up with St Fechlin’s GAA club in an initiative that aims to reconnect older and more vulnerable people within the GAA community.
As part of the initiative, they provided a bursary fund to St Fechlin’s GAA club to bring the elderly and more vulnerable in the local community to the Louth vs Cavan Allianz League football match.
The initiative, now in its second year, is a nationwide campaign by Specsavers to support those who may have fallen out of the habit of going to GAA games in recent years and who otherwise might not have the opportunity to attend, enjoy a day out watching their favourite sport.
The success of last year’s initiative saw a growth in clubs’ interest to participate and so, Specsavers are delighted to facilitate the initiative in all 32 counties across the island of Ireland.
Specsavers Drogheda, partner Fiona O’Donnell says: “Looking out for our community is so important to us, so this was another way for us to help those who may have been shielding during the pandemic and to encourage them to re-connect with the wider society and get back to enjoying the activities they love the most. We were delighted to work with St Fechlin’s GAA club on this initiative and we hope that everyone enjoyed the day.”
Michelle Mooney, Healthy Club Officer at St Fechlin’s GAA club, adds: “I would like to thank all the staff at Specsavers Drogheda for organising a great day trip to DEFY Pairc Mhuire. It was a great day out and one which our community members will remember.”
Those who attended the game really enjoyed the day and extended their thanks to the staff at Specsavers Drogheda and St Fechlin’s GAA club for organising a memorable day out.
Fiona continues: “Our customers are at the heart of our Drogheda store and our older customers are a key focus for us. We know that regular social interaction, the forming of relationships and connections within social networks generates higher levels of physical and mental wellbeing in older people which is why we were delighted to work with our local GAA club on this initiative.”
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