The annual collection of non-perishable foods for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul returns this year in Ballinderreen Church, after being paused during the two Christmas years affected by the pandemic. It is a chance to help those who are in need at Christmas time and afterwards. SVP, with its sense of community, is in a good position to know who needs these donations, and can provide them in a discreet way. If you wish to give food items to this collection, please place them in the box provided near the crib in St Colman’s Church, Ballinderreen.