Members of the public are being invited to sign a messages of support for Syrian Refugees on a “Welcome Wall” in Ballaghaderreen tomorrow.
The Welcome Wall is an art installation which has been produced by local artist Maria Fleming. All day tomorrow it will be on display at Duffy’s SuperValu in the town and the public are being invited to drop in and write a welcome message or message of support for the incoming Syrian families. Translators will also be on hand to offer assistance to people wishing to write in Arabic or Syrian.
Once completed the piece will be installed in the Foyer of the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at the former Abbeyfield Hotel for the residents to read during their six month stay.