If you could only bag community spirit — you can in Ballingeary

Senior citizens get a taste of their own medicine with some meitheal goodies 

Abbey Uí Laoire takes delivery of gifts from the community. Picture: Nóirín Uí Thuama

A lockdown gift initiative spanning the generations has aimed to recognise the contribution of senior citizens to creating a strong sense of community spirit in a Cork village.

Pupils of Scoil Fhionnbarra in the Gaeltacht village of Béal Átha ’n Ghaorthaidh designed and coloured Easter cards for each member of the local community aged over 70.