Members of the Monaghan Lions Club are coming together this weekend to collect for their annual Christmas food hamper appeal. The group will collect on Friday from 5pm to 9pm, Saturday from 11am to 7pm and on Sunday from 2pm to 6pm. This year's collection points are, Dunnes Stores, Fleming's Supervalu and Monaghan Shopping Centre at Tesco.
John Smith is the current Vice President and Secretary of the Monaghan Lions Club. According to John, last year the group distributed over 240 hampers. Speaking to Northern Sound, John says that many people are in need this Christmas and it's important to help those who need it most.