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Donegal goalkeeping legends, Packie Bonner and Shay Given, took time out of their busy schedules on Thursday night to participate in the YOURS Intergenerational Programme being rolled out by Donegal Sports Partnership (DSP) in the communities of Raphoe and Falcarragh.
The YOURS Programme (Young and Old, Understanding, Remembering and Sharing) is supported by the EU through Donegal County Council’s Peace IV Action Plan, and aimed at bringing young and old together to promote greater understanding and respect between generations.
The two former international netminders spoke openly and honestly about their life and times, their highs and lows, standout moments in their careers and their love of Donegal during the Zoom session which lasted almost two hours.
365 walking challenge for cause close to her heart
BRID Sweeney, a native of Dore who now lives in Loughanure, is currently undertaking a mammoth fitness challenge to raise funds for an ‘Oasis of Peace’ sculpture.
Brid is three weeks into her 365 day walking challenge to raise funds for a communal reflection space in Gweedore which will be in remembrance of those who have died suddenly and tragically down through the years.
Each evening, Brid and her friend Ella Byrne put their best foot forward and complete a 6k loop around Loughanure.
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Working as a receptionist with RAP in Gaoth Dobhair, Brid also finds the time to do three loops of the Industrial Park at lunch-time.