Sleep out for the Midlands Simon Community in Athlone

The Midlands Simon Community is seeking local participants for a special sleep out on Good Friday in Athlone.

The Sleep Out for Simon is aimed at the general public in the Athlone, South Westmeath and South Roscommon region.

It follows on similar events held in recent times in Longford, Mullingar, Tullamore and Portlaoise, which attracted huge numbers of participants from the respective local communities.

Participants are asked to raise funds through the use of sponsorship cards (which are available from the Midlands Simon Community or from the Westmeath Independent offices).

The Sleep Out for Simon takes place in Athlone GAA grounds on Good Friday night, April 14.

Participants will register at 9pm. There will be a welcome address at 10.30pm and refreshments will be served. A sing-alnog music session will take place from 11.30pm to 1am before those taking part are encouraged to sleep out.

Requirements on the night include sleeping bag and cardboard, pillow, warm clothes and a hot water bottle.

For further information or to obtain sponsorship cards contact Irene Keenan on 087 9310715.