Big Laois effort to help Turkey earthquake victims

People are asked to note the following.

• It is requested that all donations are properly boxed.

• Unworn items, SUITABLE FOR WINTER CONDITIONS, are requested.

• We are NOT accepting cash donations.

• On one side of the box, please detail the contents on A4 paper.

• On the opposite side, please write: “Recipient: Turkish Red Crescent / Kızılay Türkiye”

Aybike says the plan is to fill a van with donated goods on Sunday morning, February 12, and deliver them to the Turkish Embassy which will send them on to the people in need.

People can drop donations to The Railway Bar, Portarlington on Saturday, February 11 from 10am to 7pm. Items can be droped on Sunday to the Peoples Park Portarlington across from the pharmacy on Sunday morning 10am. Donations can also be made at the Gala shop Killenard on Sunday at 11 am.