Sing for Syria – The Brittas Bay Singers

Sing for Syria –  The Brittas Bay Singers Friday 2nd February 2018, 8pm. Wicklow Sailing Club The Brittas Bay Singers will sing a joyful selection of modern songs at Wicklow Sailing Club, with the proceeds going to the Wicklow Syria Appeal. Come along to Wicklow Sailing Club on Friday, February 2, at 8 p.m. to hear their wonderful renditions of Fields of …

​Inter School Debate

​Inter School Debate 1st March 2017, 7.30pm,  Dominican College Wicklow The three Wicklow Secondary Schools, Dominican College Wicklow, Coláiste Chill Mhantáin and East Glendalough School Debate this important issue. in-conjunction with Young Social Innovators. “This house believes that the EU should be doing more to help those affected by the war in Syria.”  A debate was based on the motion as …

Wicklow Community Public Meeting

Wicklow Community Public Meeting Wednesday 8th November 2017, 8pm, Grand Hotel Wicklow Town. Wicklow Syria Appeal wish to engage with the wider community of Wicklow around what we can do to help Syrian refugees coming to Ireland.  We have partnered with Nasc, the Irish Immigrant Support Centre, to develop an exciting and unique community project. Please come along and share …

Songs for Syria

​​​​​Songs for Syria Gala Concert Sunday 26th November 2017, St Patricks Church, Wicklow Town.  Wicklow Syria Appeal are delighted to announce our Gala Concerts Directed by Tony Norton. Tickets are the door from 7pm, Concert starts 7.30pm Lots of wonderful choirs will be performing on the night with Guest Solist Lorna Breen and a few suprises too! The Wicklow Town Primary School Choirs, The Inver …

Donate

Thank you for Donating to our Wicklow Community Sponsorship Project Members of Wicklow Syria Appeal do not hold any monetary donations,. All Donations are made directly to Nasc, registered charity number CHY13752 and will be used for  Wicklow Community Sponsorship. Donations of €250 and over are eligible for tax relief at 31%, paid to Nasc. If wish to donate a …

Contact Us

Contact Wicklow Syria Appeal Email: wicklowsyriaappeal@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Wicklow Syria Appeal, as a group, proceeds without any judgement or overtones of political or religious sentiment.  Our intention is purely a humanitarian one and directed to the people and families of the ordinary Syrian people.  ​ Contact Nasc Nasc is the Irish word for “link”. Nasc works to link migrants and …

About Us

Wicklow Syria Appeal was founded in 2016 by Dermot Costello to support those affected by conflict in Syria, in honour of the 2003 Syrian Special Olympics teams twinning with Wicklow Town. The volunteer group came together to enable the Wicklow Community to make a positive difference to the lives of those affected by war in Syria through community action, education and …

Wicklow Jersey Day Raises €2,584

Wicklow Secondary and Primary Schools supported Goal Jersey Day on Friday 14th October and other Fridays in October 2016. Thank you for helping raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Coláiste Chill Mhantáin raised over €300 for Syria by running Jersey Day on the 14th October. Superb to see such support for Syria from the entire school.  Thank you CCM Louise Merrigan, …

Sport for Syria

At your local Wicklow Sports Club Help us make the Journey from Homs in Syria to Wickow.  It is only 4,721 Kilometers.  How many kilometers could your team collectively cover at your training session ?​ Clubs who are  already participating are: 1. Ashford GAA Club 2. Wicklow Hockey Club 3. Wicklow Rugby Club Could your Club take part? Please contact us to sign up …

Slow Cruise Around Ireland

Charlie Kavanagh Friday 19th January 2018, 8pm. Wicklow Sailing Club Come along to hear tales of the 2017 Slow Cruise Around Ireland by Charlie Kavanagh, which took him and his various crews 5 months on yacht Stravaiger to complete. Meet interesting characters, see and hear about the natural beauty of our coastline and learn about our havens. An interesting hour …