Around 90 families in west Wicklow will enjoy an extra special Christmas, thanks to the generosity of the community.
A phenomenal response to the Blessington and District Forum s Christmas Toy Appeal means gifts and vouchers will be delivered to local families in need of help at this time of year in Blessington, Dunlavin, Ballymore Eustace, Glen of Imaal and Baltinglass. Gifts have also been donated to the two local women s refuges.
The toy appeal took place with the aim of helping local families in Blessington and the surrounding areas who may need a little bit of help due to Covid-19. It replaced the forum s annual shoebox appeal, which could not go ahead due to the pandemic.