Sylane’s Sandra takes on 32 Peak Challenge for charity

By Patrick Flaherty

A local woman has taken on the challenge of reaching the highest peak in every county in less then a year, as she tries to raise awareness for the charity Féileacáin.

Féileacáin is a Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support organisation, which provides support to anyone affected by the death of a baby.

Sandra Garvey, a Sylane native who now resides in Belclare, first came across the charity last year, after her sister Niamh suffered the loss of her stillborn daughter Mia over Christmas. Féileacáin gave huge support to the whole family and have stayed in contact with them ever since.

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