Iarnród Éireann has announced the winners of 100 free trips on its services as part of its community initiative, The Journey’s On Us. More than 700 organisations from right across the community, voluntary, and sporting sectors applied. The winners were chosen with the help of Volunteers Centres Ireland and The Wheel.
In Mayo the winning groups are: The Maple Youth Centre, Ballinrobe; BirdWatch, Mayo; Support & Integration Centre, Mayo Down Syndrome Association; Ballina 5th Mayo Scouting Unit; Kiltimagh Foroige Club; and Belleek Brownie Guides.
Iarnród Éireann chief executive Dick Fearn said: “We have been overwhelmed by the level of interest in the Journey’s On Us from voluntary organisations across the country; we hope that the winners will enjoy their trip. It’s our way of saying thank you for all the great work you do in the community.”
Under the initiative, 100 groups of up to 50 people per group will receive a free return group travel journey from Iarnród Éireann, across any of the company’s services. The travel facilities will be ideal in particular for organisations bringing a group to a special event, or as part of a specific support to the members of the group which requires travel.
