The Missionvale Township

Located on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Missionvale is a township of an estimated 100,000 people. Like much of the African continent, Missionvale has been ravaged by disease, unemployment and malnutrition. The HIV/Aids virus is affecting 70% of its population, including children. Almost 75% of the adult population of Missionvale is unemployed.

Yet, amidst the apparent hopelessness, the amazing story of Sr. Ethel Normoyle and her team of Care workers brings a glimmer of hope and comfort to the inhabitants of this shantytown

Easter Sunday WALK, EGG HUNT & EASTER BONNET PARADE in The Burren

Following on from the success of 2009, this year’s event will take place on Easter Sunday, starting and finishing at Donoghue’s Pub, Fanore, Co. Clare.
This FAMILY event proved extremely popular in the past, and the new date of Easter Sunday should allow even more people to enjoy the beauty of this leisurely stroll through the BURREN.
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Playboy night a roaring success

 
ENNIS PLAYERS  very kindly donated  tickets for their performance of THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD to Missionvale Ireland.
A packed auditorium, at AN GLOR music theatre in Ennis, were treated to an impeccable interpretation and performance of this masterpiece by the award-winning ENNIS PLAYERS acting group. 
All proceeds from this event will go to Sr Ethel [...]