While James Ryan was keeping tabs on the StLomans Gaa forwards last night, thoughts of Tanzania must have occasionally crossed his mind. 

James leaves tomorrow  night with John Mccauley and his band of volunteers to travel to Tanzania to take  part in the Tanzanian Heavenly Homes project.

James has been fundraising for several months to take part in the project and made and repaired hurleys, designed and sold breadboards and received support from friends and family and members of his community including the Mullingar Shamrocks minor panel.

Such levels of altruism from a young man can only be commended and is a wonderful reflection on James and his family. 

Well done, James and safe travels from all in Mullingar Shamrocks.