Presently ongoing, ‘Raising the Roof’ is the Ballinasloe Town Band fundraising initiative, the aim of which is to repair the roof on the Town Band (Parochial ) Hall.
The campaign was launched on July 23 with Eimear Noone in St Michaels Square with a target of raising €50,000 for the cause.
Reviewing the campaign at its most recent town band meeting, Chairperson, Damien O’Neachtain, expressed satisfaction with the fundraising to date which now totals €32,000.
Work has now commenced on the roof reparation. The fundraising campaign continues with slates available to purchase for €50 and Ballinasloe Town Band continues to seek the support of the community in this regard. The Chairperson expressed his thanks to all those who have contributed to date.
The Town Band concluded its outdoor summer/autumn recitals with a rendition of popular favourities, ‘Galway Girl’, ‘Hallelujah’ and many others, in St Michael’s Square on Saturday last with the intention to commence rehearsals for its Christmas schedule, Covid-19 restrictions permitted.
