A very large happy group of people attended the impressive presentation. Refreshments were served and wonderful music, singing and chat ensured a truly marvellous occasion. Special certificates and presentations were made to a number of people including Steven Condon who was the [read more …] “Nellie’s Team Presents Magnificent Cheque to Marymount University Hospice”
Category: Charity & Fundraising
Very Successful Fundraising Tractor Run Mizen to Malin 2012 Cheque Presentation in Wexford in aid of Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin
Here we share further images of the wonderful success of this very courageous fundraising Tractor Run from Mizen to Malin. We feature in the current issue of “Clara News” a photograph (repeated here) of the happy group in Millstreet during August as [read more …] “Very Successful Fundraising Tractor Run Mizen to Malin 2012 Cheque Presentation in Wexford in aid of Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin”
Generous Response to Museum/Tourist Information Centre Collection 2012
Museum/Tourist Information Centre Church Gate Collection This Weekend
The finalisation of the process of handing over the lease by Cork Co. Council at Carnegie Hall to Millstreet Museum/Tourist Information Centre is very close at hand. Re-establishing the new setting involves significant costs especially in the purchase of new display units. This weekend’s annual church gate collection (11th/12th August) is our main source of funding and permits us to defray insurance, heating and lighting costs as well as funding limited development. It also allows us to help in the running costs associated with our Millstreet website. The kind generosity of the people who contribute annually is very much appreciated and is of vital importance. We thank you in advance for your kindness and for helping us to provide these local amenities. (S.R.)
“Donald Phelps” – A Favourite in Superbly Successful Millstreet G.A.A. Fundraising Duck Race at Clara Road this Monday Evening!
Blessed with a fine evening, with horses, calves and colourful flowers adding to the atmosphere on Clara Road – the exciting event attracted an enthusiastic audience observing from Clara Road Bridge as Michael Murphy and Eric Hickey released hundreds of plastic ducks that flowed gently down to [read more …] ““Donald Phelps” – A Favourite in Superbly Successful Millstreet G.A.A. Fundraising Duck Race at Clara Road this Monday Evening!”
‘Trad for Trocaire’ at Millstreet Community School Library
Next October, students from all year groups, as well as pupils from the national schools will be invited to sing, dance and play traditional music, at the same time as raising funds for Trócaire’s work amongst the poorest of the poor.
On that day the school will be welcoming four visitors from Belgium (two teachers and two lecturers in education). They will be here as part of the European Union funded project called MDG ‘15 that Mr. John Magee (Chaplain, Millstreet Community School) went to India as part of in November 2011. MDG ’15 focuses on the Millennium Development Goals, in particular MDG 7 ‘Ensure Environmental Sustainability’ and MDG 8 ‘Develop a Global partnership for Development’, and the efforts being made to raise awareness about them through schools in UK, Ireland, Belgium, Poland, Senegal, Czech Republic, France and India by development agencies in each country, such as Trócaire in Ireland, and [read more …] “‘Trad for Trocaire’ at Millstreet Community School Library”
Very Generous Response to Irish Cancer Society’s Annual Collection
Many thanks to the many people who have so generously contributed to last weekend’s church gate collection in Millstreet in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. Special thanks also to those who helped to coordinate the annual collection. The total collected was: €1,712.19. (S.R.)
Sponsored Kilcorney Walk Next Sunday Now to Begin at 1.00 p.m.
Please note that this Sponsored Kilcorney Walk now begins at 1.00 p.m. rather than the original 3.00 p.m. start time.
Sponsored 5K Walk in Kilcorney on 5th August 2012 Now to Begin at 1pm
Pat Accepts Séamus Buckley’s Magnificent Cheque in Aubane
Inspiring Mizen Head to Malin Head Charity Tractor Run 2012
The various tractors and jeeps as well as the motor bike were all given special names and they had their own fuel supply and a very dedicated Safety Officer. Members of the group are related to the Pomeroy Family and Philip Pomeroy himself was a member of the inspiring Team who undertake this amazing project annually in aid of [read more …] “Inspiring Mizen Head to Malin Head Charity Tractor Run 2012”
Historic 1927 Ticket…Fundraising for Church
And on the reverse side of the ticket ….. the words of [read more …] “Historic 1927 Ticket…Fundraising for Church”
Austin’s Container is Greeted with Great Joy in Moldova
Almost immediately the many excellent items were put to good use. Here we [read more …] “Austin’s Container is Greeted with Great Joy in Moldova”
Patricia Guerin’s Coffee Morning Today – A Great Success
A constant flow of people arrived at the very welcoming venue this morning. It began at 9.00 a.m. and concluded at 1.00 p.m.. The variety of delicious cakes, buns and scones with tea and coffee was awesome! Many kind people had done superb baking for [read more …] “Patricia Guerin’s Coffee Morning Today – A Great Success”
Coffee Morning in aid of Millstreet Hospital, at Herlihy’s Centra
Coffee Morning proceeds presented to Marymount Hospice
John Kelleher presenting the sum of €600 the proceeds of the recent Coffee Morning which was held in aid of St Patrick’s Hospital Marymount Hospice & in memory of the late Phil Duggan Ballinhassig to Valarie Coogan (The Friends of Marymount Hospice Cork Fundraising Committee) at Marymount Hospice, Curraheen Road Cork today. Also in the Picture L – R is Pat Maher (Chairman of the Friends of Marymount Fundraising Committee) The Duggan Family Ballinhassig, Anne Erdell (Friends of Marymount Hospice Fundraising Committee. Many Thanks to all who supported the Coffee Morning which was held on Sat 21 April 2012 the Parish Centre in Millstreet.
MS World Day is on Wednesday, 30th May 2012
For further information on MS World Day please log on to http://www.worldmsday.org
Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland will be marking the day by attendance at a special event in Cork City. Over coming weeks a number of church gate collections will take place within the overall Duhallow area. The support of the public is greatly appreciated regarding this very worthy cause.
Bina and Liam honoured by the RNLI
The annual RNLI Ireland awards took place over the weekend at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin, with volunteers and supporters being recognised for their role in raising funds and awareness for the charity that saves lives at sea. Guest of honour was RTE’s Bryan Dobson, who spoke of his admiration for the RNLI and handed out awards to forty-five volunteers. Bina and Liam Burke’s received a regional group supporter award for their work on behalf of Countmacsherry lifeboat. The couple have formed a personal association with the station after they lost their son Aidan in a tragedy. They never [read more …] “Bina and Liam honoured by the RNLI”
Happy Heart Weekend 2012
Fundraising Concert in Newmarket on 8th June in aid of MS Ireland (North West Cork Branch)
Anne Casey Joy Memorial Classic Car Run 2012
On Saturday, 26th May 2012 all makes and models of classic cars will head off on a 90 mile route tour of the mountains of Kerry on the Anne Casey Joy Memorial Classic Car Run 2012 to raise awareness and funds for the Multiple Sclerocis Society of Ireland.
Starting this year from the GLENEAGLE hotel @ 11am.
Have a look at last year’s event
Eileen’s Nepal Draw Takes Place at Supervalu this Sat., 28th Apr. at 3p.m.
Details of programme:
Eileen O’ Sullivan is participating in EIL’s Volunteer Abroad programme in Nepal. She will be volunteering in Nepal from 04 June 2012 for 6 weeks. Eileen will be teaching English to disadvantaged children. The programme is organised by EIL- Intercultural Learning, a non-profit organisation that fosters peace and understanding among the peoples of the world. [read more …] “Eileen’s Nepal Draw Takes Place at Supervalu this Sat., 28th Apr. at 3p.m.”
Waxing & Shave or Dye Night
Contact Eileen for more information: <email>
Marymount Hospice Coffee Morning – A Great Success
Justice Kilcullen on Millstreet Community School Students
Early Thursday morning, Trócaire’s director Mr Justice Kilcullen who had given one of the Lenten Talks at Millstreet Community School in March, spoke on RTE 1 Radio (the Living Word slot on the Risin’ Time programme), about the work done in Millstreet Community School to support Trocaire’s work in 2012, and in previous years. It was too early for most to hear, but you can listen to the on the RTE Radio Player if you click here (from 1hr 10mins 33 secs to 1hr 12mins 45secs), or just listen to it here by clicking on the player:
“Last month, the people of Cork’s Millstreet awoke to the sounds of snoring, giggling, and chatting across the town. Tucked up in in multi-coloured sleeping bags, forty five students and teachers of Millstreet Community School had slept out overnight to raise awareness of poverty in Uganda.
It’s a long way from Millstreet to Uganda (8000 miles), so it’s remarkable that teenagers from a town in North Cork felt strongly enough about [read more …] “Justice Kilcullen on Millstreet Community School Students”
Coffee Morning In aid of Marymount Hospice
C103 are collecting old stamps
Vintage Day Photos 2012
Many thanks to Jim McSweeney who took some fabulous photos at the Easter Sunday Vintage Day at the K&L yard in Mountleader Industrial Estate, (April 8th 2012) and sent them to us. There are lots of photos to see below:
[read more …] “Vintage Day Photos 2012”
Transition Year Students Inspire with their Twelve Hour Sleep Out for Trócaire
James Healy’s Forthcoming Motorcycle Event for Down Syndrome Ireland