UN Vets Lay Some Foundations

Irish UN Vets at the Rally For Ukraine 11MAR22

atest press release from Cllr Stephen Stokes, issued on Friday, July 29th 2022…

The local branch of the Irish United Nations Veterans Association, Post 21 Wicklow, held a successful fundraising quiz on Wednesday night.

They are fundraising to build a premises in Kilcoole alongside Kilcoole Men’s Shed.

Cllr Stephen Stokes served as quizmaster on the night, stating, “The community salutes our United Nations Veterans for their service towards peace in the world, and all of their positive endeavours in County Wicklow. We are also grateful to all of the staff in Greystones Tennis Club for allowing us to use their clubhouse, and for their excellent service. There was a real buzz on the night.”

Speaking on the night, Post 21 Wicklow chairperson, Viv Collins, outlined the outreach services that the Irish United Nations Veterans Association offer to former soldiers who may suffer from loneliness or have fallen on hard times.

Cllr Stokes added: “Having a premises of their own will help Post 21 Wicklow to enhance their activities in the community.”

A total of 16 teams took part with additional tables and chairs having to be brought into the venue. The organisers thanked the prize sponsors, including Movies@.

Post 21 Wicklow previously took part in the Rally For Ukraine on Friday, March 10th in Burnaby Park.

Anyone looking for more information about the Irish United Nations Veterans Association: Post 21 Wicklow can contact Viv Collins on [email protected].