Time to return those Trocaire boxes

Trocaire would like to thank the people of Kildare for donating to Trocaire boxes during the Lenten Campaign which comes to an end today - Easter Sunday.

Rathangan sheep farmer Oliver Cribbon was pictured with his dog and his tractor on the one million boxes distributed across Ireland.

It was the 43rd year of the initiative and the charity said it continues to get great support from teachers, school pupils and their families.

Executive Director Eamonn Meehan said: "This makes a huge difference to our much-needed projects overseas that reach those who otherwise would struggle to grow food, send their children to school or protect their human rights.

"People in Kildare have been incredibly supportive of Trócaire this Lent, welcoming Trócaire boxes into their homes and speakers from Trócaire into their parishes and schools.

"The people who benefit from this support, such as those living in villages devastated by drought in Malawi, to families fleeing war in Syria, repeatedly extend their thanks to people in Ireland for standing with them during their hardest times."

Anybody with a Trocaire box at home or in work is asked to kindly drop it back to their local parish.

Trocaire boxes can be returned to parishes and participating primary schools across the county.

To find out more about Trócaire’s Lenten campaign visit trocaire.org or call 1850 408 408.