Ballinascreen man Paddy Gray raising funds for Lourdes trip with big barbecue

Up to 24 disabled people and those with illnesses from the Mid Ulster area will be brought to the holy shrine at Lourdes this summer, thanks to the efforts of a local charity group.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Jun 2016, 12:20 BST

Updated 25th Jun 2016, 13:33 BST

Pictured at the Our Lady of Lourdes Pilgrimage Society Gala dinner held in the Glenavon House Hotel last Friday night were Paddy Gray and Alish Doyle.mm16-316sr

Next weekend - Saturday, July 2 - well-known Ballinascreen man Paddy Gray will host his annual barbecue to raise funds for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Society in Magherafelt.

The evening which kicks off at 8.30pm promises to be another great night of craic, yarns and music, as old friends and musicians reunite at the Gray farm which is situated high up in the Sperrins.

“We are hoping for another great evening, and we’re busy getting all the supplies in,” said Paddy.

“It will be great to see so many old friends from all walks of life and new friends coming along and this year all the money raised is going to a very worthy cause.”

The barbecue will start at 8.30pm with admission £10