Green fingers all around

A gardening blitz was recently held across Cork city to help older people maintain their gardens.

Gas Networks Ireland in collaboration with their long-standing charity partner Age Action Ireland organised the work recently in the Glen, Knocknaheeny, Ballyphehane and Grange.

Employees from Gas Networks Ireland were joined by volunteers from their contractors, GMC and Murphys, to clear overgrown areas and ensure that the gardens of local older people are maintained and safe.

Age Action Ireland has been Gas Networks Ireland’s charity partner for a number of years, and the collaboration has made a significant difference in the lives of many older people across Ireland.

Age Action Ireland’s Head of Fundraising & Communications Carrie Benn emphasised the importance of their ongoing partnership with Gas Networks Ireland: “Our partnership with Gas Networks Ireland has been invaluable in helping us to support older people across the country.

“The dedication and commitment shown by Gas Networks Ireland during initiatives like the gardening blitz, as well as their ongoing financial support, have made a real difference in the lives of many older people. We look forward to continuing our work together to improve the lives of Ireland’s older citizens.”

Marie Lyster, Customer Experience Manager at Gas Networks Ireland, said: “It was fantastic to see our employees, along with our partners GMC and Murphys, coming together to support such a worthy cause and provide much needed assistance to older members of our community.”