The members of Ballina Town Council this month gave generously to two different voluntary bodies out of their contributions to other bodies funds. Outreach, which deals with mental health issues, and especially the issue of suicide, was given €1,500 worth of funding with Cllr Mary Kelly contributing €1,000 from her allocation for the year and Méara Peter Clarke contributing €500 from his.
Ballina Order of Malta Cadets were given €1,100 in funding with Méara Peter Clarke contributing €500 and €200 each being given by councillors Mark Winters, Barry McLoughlin, and Josie Munnelly.