Tag: Fundraising
Carriganima Fun Run Walk Raises a Hugely Impressive €4,400.00
Hi Everyone.
Sincerest Thanks from James Healy for the Truly Magnificent Response to “Make a Wish Foundation” in Memory of Matthew
James Healy wishes to express his sincerest thanks for the truly inspiring and remarkably generous response to the recent highly praiseworthy fundraising project in aid of “Make a Wish Foundation” in memory of Matthew. James shares the following:
“Sincerest thanks to the people of Millstreet for their support, attending the event and even helping out on the day. We are delighted to say that a sum of €38,645.00 was raised for Make a Wish with this event, which we were blown away with, and we had a cheque presentation last Saturday to Make a Wish in Watergrasshill.”
James has also kindly shared a number of excellent links providing such a superb insight into the overall fundraising Project the result of which totally exceeded expectations.
Impressive Cheque Presentation to Critical EMR by MVC
The presentation of a most impressive cheque to Critical Emergency Medical Response by Millstreet Vintage Club took place at Millstreet Parish Centre this Wednesday evening, 7th August 2024. Much praise was accorded to the Club having fundraised through a number of activities such a magnificent amount for the praiseworthy important service. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Cheque Presentation to Millstreet Community Hospital
Denis Climbing Carrantuohill Three Times This Sunday
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Fundraising This Friday
On this Friday, 24th May 2024, Eileen Tarrant and her dedicated Team will be fundraising from 9am to 4pm outside Coleman’s Centra Supermarket, Minor Row, Millstreet in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Eileen will be having many relevant items for sale and will be joined by two canine friends. She especially welcomes anyone who would like to join her at any time during the 9 to 4 fundraising period for this wonderfully praiseworthy occasion.
This was the occasion in August 2023 when the official cheque was presented following the uplifting fundraising efforts of the dedicated local group:
“With the Annual Open Day taking place today, Saturday, 26th August 2023 at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind national headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork T12 WT4A to which all are very welcome, a very special gathering of people from the Millstreet Parish area travelled there yesterday to present the very impressive cheque of €2,018.00 to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – the fruits of the fundraising some months ago which involved the production and selling of the excellent Music CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume Two” – comprising of thirty various Artists most of whom had direct Millstreet links. This CD fundraising project was the inspiring work of Paddy Murphy, Tullig. The second important fundraising event, wonderfully coordinated by Eileen Tarrant and her superbly dedicated Team involved a full day’s fundraising Collection outside Coleman’s Centra, Minor Row, Millstreet where a royal welcome was accorded by Mary and John Coleman during which the generous response from the public was quite remarkable. Here we share an image of the presentation with further images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
Lourdes Pilgrimage Table Quiz Friday 1st March 2024 at 8pm
This Quiz has become an annual fundraiser to help 5th Year Students from Millstreet Community School who are going on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Irish Pilgrimage Trust, to pay for their travel and accommodation. Aoife Casey & Holly Saunders (pictured below) are the 5th years going this year and they will be Student Helpers with Goup 126.
Matt Twomey Presents His Truly Magnificent Cheque to Marymount
Catherine Hartnett representing Marymount accepts the truly impressive Cheque from Matt Twomey at The Pub in Carriganima on Friday, 19th Jan. 2024 – resulting from the hugely popular sale of Matt’s Motor Racing related Calendar over the Christmas period – in memory of the late Danny Creedon. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Cork University Hospital Charity Collection This Weekend
A Church Gate Collection in Millstreet & Cullen takes place this weekend, Sat. 6th & Sun 7th Jan. 2024 in aid of Cork University Hospital Charity specifically the ICU Department. Your kind generosity would be greatly appreciated. (We thank Joanne for this important Notice.)
Corkery’s Bar Annual St. Stephen’s Day Quiz 2023
Corkery’s Bar Annual St. Stephen’s Day Quiz will be in aid of Millstreet Community Hospital and the Canon O’Donovan Millstreet Day Centre this year.
Quiz starting at 4pm and followed by music with DJ Nev.
All support greatly appreciated.
(Please note that Corkery’s does not have a card machine & it’s cash only)
Wonderfully Successful Carriganima “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser
Sincere congratulations to Jimmy Murphy and his superbly dedicated Team based in Carriganima on another truly magnificent success in this year’s “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser. Jimmy shares the following message and a splendid selection of images. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.) Jimmy’s message: “Our amazing Penny Dinners Collection this year of 2023. People have been fantastic so very generous…. it’s heartwarming. Caithríona Twomey and Co. of Cork Penny Dinners are so delighted with everything. We got so much help from Carriganima and beyond. Sincerest thanks to All. What a success!” [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful Carriganima “Cork Penny Dinners” Christmas Fundraiser”
Harry’s Truly Inspirational Marathon 2023 Achievement
Harry Linehan recently participated in the Dublin City Marathon with a truly fantastic finishing time considering that it was his first ever Marathon. Harry competed for CUH charity to honour his dad and raise funds for the oncology services at CUH. Harry is now a student nurse in UCC & CUH following in his dad’s footsteps. “It was a very emotional day for us all in Dublin and Harry’s fundraiser has now hit €5,177.00 which is absolutely amazing” writes Harry’s mother, Gillian. One may still contribute to this highly praiseworthy Fundraising Project by tapping on the link HERE which will take you to the official Fundraising Page. Harry is absolutely thrilled with himself having completed the marathon and more importantly been able to fundraise for such a worthy service that offered John such great care during his illness. Sincere congratulations to Harry on such a supremely inspiring achievement. Tap on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Carriganima Annual Run-Walk Event This Saturday
Wonderfully Successful Vintage Car Event Today
Coordinated by Luke Hurley and the dedicated Members of Millstreet Vintage Club the very special Car Run in aid of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland was an outstanding success. Here we share just three of many more images recording the superb event this Sunday, 3rd Sept. 2023 setting out from Millstreet. Tap on the pictures to enlarge. (S.R.)
Millstreet Cheque Presentation at Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Headquarters in Cork
With the Annual Open Day taking place today, Saturday, 26th August 2023 at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind national headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork T12 WT4A to which all are very welcome, a very special gathering of people from the Millstreet Parish area travelled there yesterday to present the very impressive cheque of €2,018.00 to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind – the fruits of the fundraising some months ago which involved the production and selling of the excellent Music CD “A Millstreet Collection Volume Two” – comprising of thirty various Artists most of whom had direct Millstreet links. This CD fundraising project was the inspiring work of Paddy Murphy, Tullig. The second important fundraising event, wonderfully coordinated by Eileen Tarrant and her superbly dedicated Team involved a full day’s fundraising Collection outside Coleman’s Centra, Minor Row, Millstreet where a royal welcome was accorded by Mary and John Coleman during which the generous response from the public was quite remarkable. Here we share an image of the presentation with further images to follow later. Tap on the picture to enlarge. (S.R.)
8th Annual Carriganima 6km Run-Walk – Sat. 23rd Sept. 2023
Community 5K Walk and Picnic Fundraiser
Duhallow Supports Marymount Fundraising Concert 24th June
Magnificent Response to Millstreet’s 2023 Daffodil Day
We thank Phil Sheehan and her dedicated Team of Volunteers for providing the very impressive update of the total very generous response to Millstreet’s Daffodil Day fundraising in aid of the Irish Cancer Society not just on the day itself (Friday, 24th March 2023) but also on the following days when further donations were received. The grand total is €7,313.88. Sincere thanks to All who contributed so very generously and to All who assisted in any way resulting in such a magnificent success. (S.R.)
St. Vincent de Paul – Sincere Thanks for Greatly Appreciated Generosity
St. Patrick’s Conference of St. Vincent de Paul wishes to sincerely thank those who very kindly contributed to the recent annual church gate collections in Millstreet, Ballydaly, Cullen, Dromagh, Derrinagree and Kilcorney. We also wish to express grateful thanks for the private donations received. The following are the Church Gate Contributions received:
Table Quiz on 27th January in The Wallis Arms Hotel
Thank you for your support.
Impressive Munster Drone Services Cheque Presentation
Presentation of Proceeds to CART Carriganima from Recent Charity Tractor Run
Last Friday Night November 12th at The Pub in Carriganima saw Millstreet Vintage Club make a Presentation to CART Carriganima a sum Total of €2885 which was the proceeds from the Clubs Charity Tractor Run that was ran on Oct 17 last to go towards the running of the CART Area Rural Bus Service based out of Carriganima,the amount of Money raised from the Event is a vital ingredient in keeping this important Service up and Running and will help in some way to keep the wheels in motion for a Service that is available to both the Community of Carriganima and a Wider Area beyond for Transport to Events like weekly Shopping Trips to Macroom and other Social Activities /Trips as required,
Millstreet Vintage Club Member Danny Lane who headed up the Running of the Charity Tractor Run paid Tribute on the Night to Everyone who made this Event the success that it was and wished CART the very best for the Future.
Millstreet Vintage Club are once again delighted to be associated with such a worthy Cause and the Club wish to thank CART Carriganima and all Associated with them
for there help along the way and we look forward to working with this great Group again in 2022.
Many Thanks to Matthew Twomey for the Photos
If you want to find out or avail of this great service please check out the link below
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009448644367
Wonderfully Successful “Fight for Sight” Truck Run on Sunday
Despite very challenging inclement weather conditions on Sunday there was a truly magnificent response to the fundraising “Fight for Sight” Truck Run on Sunday, 31st Oct. 2021 in aid of Alannah and Ellie when some 200 Trucks (it is estimated) participated in the very praiseworthy event. Here we share some 21 images from the occasion as the many very impressive vehicles were about to leave the starting point at Millstreet’s Green Glens. [read more …] “Wonderfully Successful “Fight for Sight” Truck Run on Sunday”
Munster Drone Services Fundraising for Cork Penny Dinners
Munster Drone Services in Millstreet are currently raising funds for Cork Penny Dinners this Christmas. We are selling raffle tickets at €10 each with the winner receiving a brand new DJI FPV Combo drone worth €1399 and all proceeds are going to Cork Penny Dinners. Tickets can be purchased through our website, over the phone on 029-62100 or in store at The Old Creamery. The link: https://munsterdroneservices.com/product/win-a-dji-fpv-combo-in-aid-of-cork-penny-dinners/