New book in aid of Simon Community being launched in Newbridge

Newbridge resident Vincent Butler has compiled a book entitled 'Sixty Photographs For Simon'.

It consists of 60 photographs from 25 different countries that Vincent has taken on his work-related world travels on-board an expedition cruise ship, the National Geographic Explorer, where he works as a lecturer in archaeology.

Sahara Desert

The Foreword was written by Tim Severin,the explorer who sailed across the North Atlantic in a skin-covered boat, the 'St. Brendan', in the 70's.

Vincent hopes to raise between €100,000-€150,000 through the sales of the book.

The Most Reverend Denis Nulty Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin will launch the publication in the Town Hall in Newbridge on Saturday 6th October at 7 pm.

All proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the Simon Community.

Each photograph is accompanied by an information panel.

The book, which is hardback and has 84 pages, is priced at €20. It will be available to buy in bookshops from October 6.