Gardaí ‘delighted’ with Christmas party for senior citizens
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Garda Martina Walsh, Garda Camilla Corbett, Sgt Brian Stones, Garda Neill Donnelan, Superintendent Blaithín Moran, Garda Fiona Walsh and Santa at the Annebrook House Hotel; (missing from photo is Garda Paul Martin).Image 2 of 12
Donal McNamara and Sean O'Rourke from Rochfortbridge.Image 3 of 12
Sgt John McWalter presenting Mary Geraghty with a prize.Image 4 of 12
Lily Cunningham and Maureen Gallagher on Wednesday afternoon.Image 5 of 12
Sgt Ambrose Duggan and Inspector Gary Loughrey with Maura Rooney.Image 6 of 12
Nuala Haugh and Francey Ward from Mullingar.Image 7 of 12
Sheelagh and Breige Connor from Tyrrellspass.Image 8 of 12
Mary Smith, Mary Smith Corbally and Mary Fivey from Castlepollard.Image 9 of 12
Annie Fagan, Maureen Coghlan and Anna May Reilly at the garda dinner.Image 10 of 12
Marie Byrne, Christine McNamara and Betty O'Rourke from Rochfortbridge.Image 11 of 12
Betty Wyatt from Castlepollard and Catherine Dempsey from Rochfortbridge.Image 12 of 12
Theresa O'Neill (Castlepollard), Mary Malone (Coole) and Kathleen Reilly (Castlepollard).The Mullingar Community Policing Unit were “delighted” to host a Christmas party senior citizens in the Annebrook House Hotel in December.
The event returned after a four-year absence on December 6 and had 282 members of the community in attendance.
Attendees were treated to a meal before festive music was supplied by The Jolly Hollies singing group and Noel Briody.
A raffle also took place throughout the day, for items donated by a number of local businesses, community groups, and charities.
Sergeant Brian Stones said it was a great day for all. “We were delighted to be able to host the older person’s Christmas party,” he said.
“It’s a great event for An Garda Síochána to be able to host and it really shows the commitment we have to the older persons, the elderly, and the vulnerable in our community.
“I’d also like to thank the Annebrook for hosting it and also Superintendent Moran and Inspector Loughrey from Mullingar Garda Station for their support in running the event.”
Sergeant Stones added, “It’s a great way for older persons in the community to come in and spend some time engaging with us.”
Garda Fiona Walsh was equally as happy with the Christmas do.
“I just want to thank everybody for being involved in the organising of this,” she said.
“We’ve had sponsorship from the likes of the Rotary Club and the Lions Club, then spot prizes from sponsors like Cleary Electric, Joanne Killian, the 1428 Club, and the ICA in Castlepollard.”
Garda Walsh added that the event “is greatly appreciated by everyone in the community and the older people really enjoy it”.