Members of The Society of St Vincent de Paul in the Northern Region gathered to celebrate 180 years of the society in Ireland.
The service that the dedicated members devote to SVP and who were celebrating milestone anniversaries of volunteering were recognised at the annual Members’ Day, between them having clocked up 546 years of volunteering for SVP.
SVP is an international charity and the largest voluntary charity in Ireland. SVP is committed to promoting self-sufficiency and working diligently for social justice. Dedicated SVP volunteers work across all communities to support individuals, regardless of their background, who are battling poverty and social exclusion.
Check out these pictures from the event.
9. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul member Oonagh Coleman is presented with a certificate by Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, recognising her five years of volunteering for SVP in the Mid Ulster area. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
10. Members' Day celebrated
SVP Ambassador Malachi Cush and Plunkett McGartland perform at St Vincent de Paul Members’ Day for the Northern Region in celebration of the Society’s 180 years in Ireland. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
11. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul member Marion O’Reilly is presented with a certificate by Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, recognising her 38 years of volunteering for SVP in the Mid Ulster area. Photo: Jim Corr Photography
12. Members' Day celebrated
St Vincent de Paul board member Patrick Friel is presented with a certificate by Mary Waide, SVP Regional President for the Northern Region, recognising his 45 years of volunteering for SVP in the Omagh area. Photo: Jim Corr Photography