Pictured are Sean Leach and Siobhan Kelly, on behalf of their family, presenting a cheque for €2,300 to Hugh Rainey, manager, Rural Training Centre, with money raised for the centre following their climb of Croagh Patrick in March in remembrance of their son and brother, Paul Leach. Also pictured are Damien Keane, instructor, Rural Training Centre, and Ciara Kelly.

Croagh Patrick climb raises funds for HSE Mayo rural training centre

EARLIER this year, members of the Leach family climbed Croagh Patrick in remembrance of their loved one, Paul Leach (RIP), to mark his anniversary.

They raised €2,300 which they kindly donated to the HSE Rural Training Centre located in Castlebar.

The HSE Rural Training Centre forms part of Mayo Mental Health Services Social Inclusion Programme. The centre offers a non-medical, holistic environment where service users are supported on their recovery journey by developing independence, skills, and interests along with an opportunity to enhance social inclusion.

The main activities at the centre involve gardening, horticulture, art, crafts and catering, with a strong focus on engagement with nature.