Sports clubs urged to attend Olympic torch visit meeting

SIR, — In preparation for the visit of the Olympic torch to Down District on June 7, a meeting will take place in the Newcastle Centre on Monday, May 21 at 7pm.

I would urge representatives from all sports clubs and community groups across the district to attend this meeting which will be an information session for everyone who wants to hear what is going to happen on June 7 when the torch passes through our towns and villages.

More importantly, it will be an opportunity for people to find out how they can be involved in the day’s events.

The meeting will be facilitated by Down Council officer Pat Power who has been selected to carry the torch for part of its journey through Downpatrick.

This will be a once in a lifetime event that can be enjoyed by everyone, so I hope that as many people as possible attend the meeting in Newcastle on May 21.

Yours etc.,

CLLR. CARMEL O’BOYLE,

Newcastle.