The recent publication of ‘Roevehagh’, a book celebrating the bi-centenary of Roevehagh church, was well received by both the local community and emigrants.
The author Joe Murphy, expressed thanks to the shops who sold it and those who contributed articles, as well as to the Galway Advertiser who favourably reviewed the book. After a difficult year due the pandemic, when many community events were cancelled, it was felt that this publication captured the interesting heritage and culture of the area and the insightful reminiscences from a number of local contributors was an apt reminder of the hard times endured by those who have gone before us.
It was agreed by the organising committee to donate the proceeds of the book, amounting to €4,364, to Trócaire, to help some of the poorest people in the world. This, it was felt, was a fitting gesture from the Clarinbridge community, who is mindful of the experience of famine and inequity that Ireland has endured over its long history.
It was also hoped that this contribution would help to address the potential loss of up to one-third of Trócaire’s donations from Covid restrictions which curtail distribution of the Trócaire Lenten boxes. The organisation has said that many homes will be without a Trócaire box for the first time in 50 years.
Trócaire is asking people to collect a Lenten Trócaire box in their church, if safe to do so, or by requesting one at Trócaire.org.
