Thousands take part in Trócaire’s 24-hour fast for Africa

Thousands of Irish people are taking part in Trócaire's annual 24-hour fast for Africa today.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005 - 11:27

Thousands of Irish people are taking part in Trócaire's annual 24-hour fast for Africa today.

Last year, the fast raised €1.4m for long-term development projects on the continent and Trócaire is hoping to equal if not exceed that figure this year.

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