Plans underway for memorial garden in swinford

Plans for the construction of a youth memorial garden to honour those younger members who have passed in the Swinford community are underway with the aim to have work started in the next couple of months.

Almost everyone in Swinford and its surrounding areas has lost either a friend or a relative at a young age and knows the impact that it has. Unfortunately, it has been a sad reality of life in recent years but it is also intended to be place to remember those lost in any decade.

The aim of the garden is to provide a place of reflection, and for it to become a place of beauty in the town where people can meet friends and have a chat or just sit in peace outside. It is hoped that it can be a place for everyone and everyone who wishes can do their bit, whether it’s construction, fundraising or contributing ideas.

Plans of what the garden will consist are still being finalised but there will be an open meeting for all members of the community to provide ideas and give their thoughts on what will go into the project in the near future.

There will also be a number of fundraising events in the coming months, starting with a fashion how to be held on Friday, April 10, in the Gateway Hotel. With fashion from Forkan’s Menswear, Campbell’s Fashions and some amazing spot prizes on the night it promises to be a great night. Tickets for the event are on sale in local businesses in Swinford.

If anyone has any questions about the youth memorial garden or the upcoming fashion show, feel free to visit the Facebook page, Youth Memorial Garden, or alternatively contact Kevin Moran on (087) 2846629 or Mary Woodlock on (087) 6742356).