'We hope it brings comfort': Newbridge Kildare Samaritans plants 'The Listening Tree' in popular park
The organisation said that it wants the feature to serve as 'a place of peace and solace' in the near future
The Newbridge Kildare branch of Samaritans Ireland recently planted 'The Listening Tree' in a popular park.
Members of the organisation were joined by local councillors, members of the local Tidy Towns group and more for the planting event, which took place on the morning of Saturday, May 9 last in Newbridge's Liffey Linear Park.
Speaking about the event, Newbridge Kildare Samaritans said: "We wish to thank Cllr Chris Pender, Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer, Maria Sheridan Lambert of Newbridge LAR, and Evonne Boland of Newbridge Tidy Towns and its hard working members for donating the oak tree and planting it for us."
Rose Coffey, head of social media for Newbridge Kildare Samaritans, and Heidi Shanahan, the groups' director, at the planting event. Photograph credit: Martin Connelly
The group concluded: "Lastly, to our director Heidi Shanahan, our fellow volunteers and members of the public who attended this morning — a huge thank you."
'WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR YOU'
Speaking further on the new feature, Newbridge Kildare Samaritans has said that it wants 'The Listening Tree' to become 'a place of peace and solace - "And as its branches grow and spread, it will be a welcome place to sit, under its shade" the group added.
Newbridge Kildare Samaritans concluded: "We hope it brings comfort to many in their hour of need, and that it will be a gentle reminder that we [The Samaritans] are always here for you."
Members of the Samaritans, Newbridge Tidy Towns, local councillors and more attended the planting of 'The Listening Tree'. Photograph credit: Martin Connelly