Thanks to the generosity of the people of Roscrea and surrounding areas, 777 pairs of spectacles have been collected and will give the gift of sight and a new lease of life to many people around the world. Our sincere thanks to the pharmacies, churches, schools, Age Friendly and opticians for their support with this project and for enriching the lives of many.
Pictured above: Catherine Lorigan, Mary FitzGerald and Noreen Heenan of Roscrea Lions Club preparing boxes of unwanted spectacles for dispatch to Medico Lions in France where the spectacles are cleaned, calibrated, identified and the power of the lenses measured for their new owners. They are then shipped to eye clinics in Africa, Asia, South America and Europe where they will restore sight to the visually impaired.
Pictured above: Roscrea Lions Club President Jerome Ryan and Siobhán Dooley overseeing the sorting and distribution of spectacles which were very kindly donated by the people of Roscrea and surrounding areas.