Local volunteers needed to point young people towards a better future

THOSE in positions of leadership have a moral obligation to cultivate practical patriotism through good example if increased numbers of people are to be motivated to volunteer some time to meet the growing need for local community services that will provide our youth with worthwhile activities and lessen the attractions of alcohol and drug abuse.

Growing materialism, evident within amateur sports organisations, is spreading the gospel of greed among our youth and suppressing the seeds of patriotism, respect and responsibility that are essential requirements for the creation of a generous, caring and law-abiding people.

Lack of respect for our national flag and national anthem, which is widely evident among a minority of GAA players at the highest level on major sporting occasions, reflects perhaps an unintentional level of disregard for the emblems and institutions of the State.