Hundreds of volunteers will virtually cycle, walk or run a combined distance of 24,000km over five days from 29th June to 3rd July 2021 in aid of Jadotville veterans. Expand Close The memorial in Balbriggan to Terence McMahon who fought at Jadotville / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp The memorial in Balbriggan to Terence McMahon who fought at JadotvilleThe CEO of ONE is Drogheda man Ollie O'Connor who has praised everyone for getting behind the fundraiser. Ollie said: 'ONE supports Irish veterans through its three homes for homeless veterans in Dublin, Letterkenny and Athlone, with a fourth under development in Cobh. 'At the same time as Jadotville, others fought at Elizabethville and many locals served in the Congo,' Mr O'Connor said. Furthermore, for more information on the Siege of Jadotville and to register for the event, please visitwww.jadotvillechallenge.com.

Source: Irish Independent May 07, 2021 23:06 UTC