Published: Irish Independent
Author: Áilín Quinlan
Expert Opinion: Dr. Malie Coyne
Getting involved in his community brought Mark Gaffney friends, helped his family settle into a new country, supported him through a period of unemployment – and even helped him find a new career.
The challenge of relocating his family from London to the West Cork town of Bantry 16 years ago was a major one so, in a bid to settle in, Mark embarked on a cycle of community activism and volunteer work.
“The only way I could get to know people was to volunteer, because I didn’t drink!” he quips.