55 people took to the streets of Leitrim Village on Saturday, August 20th last for what is popularly known as the ‘Canal Walk’. The event was organized in remembrance of the late Father Aengus Finucane who was a charity worker in Bangladesh during the 70’s.
Originally from Limerick, Father Finucane was a member of the Spiritan Community or The Holy Ghost Fathers as they were formally known. They were the driving force behind the Concern Organisation for 40 years. Concern is a highly respected charity organisation which is internationally regarded for its work with the poor and marginalised in difficult times and in areas of conflict and poverty. Father Finucane worked tirelessly to alleviate hunger and suffering and left
his own legacy by inspiring and motivating others to continue on his mantra of what he termed “Love in Action”, and the funds raised from this walk will go
towards a Concern project in his name in Bangladesh. The event was organized by Maureen Gillen and Anne Carey as a Community Project out of their participation in a Landmark Education programme and is has so far raised €4,500.
