Tag: Fundraising

Magnificent Support for Daffodil Day 2018 Today

Here we share two of the many locations where Daffodil Day 2018 fundraising was taking place today – outside O’Keeffe’s Supervalu and outside Coleman’s Centra.   We thank all for such generous assistance.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

Three generations!

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Lourdes MCS Quiz Winners at Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday

A wonderfully successful fundraising Quiz in aid of the four Students from Millstreet Community School who will be travelling to Lourdes on a volunteering mission at Easter 2018 – was held on Friday, 23rd Feb. at the Wallis Arms Hotel.  Here we share images of the winning Teams and the Coordinators.  Special mention was given to the very generous Sponsors including Patrick W. O’Leary of Louisville, Kentucky, USA.  Pictures of those Winners with their prizes will feature later.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Lourdes MCS Quiz Winners at Wallis Arms Hotel on Friday”

Very Generous Cheque Presentation to Hospital from Stretcher & Bingo Events

A most impressive cheque for €3,400.00 was presented by Celina O’Mahony (seated 2nd from left) who was representing the superb Organisers of the exciting Fundraising Stretcher Race in May (Siobhán Tarrant and Linda O’Mahony were especially thanked for their great dedication together with other team participants).  The Bingo Event on New Year’s Day held in the Bush Bar was organised by Sheila Barrett and her wonderful team.  Receiving the cheque for the Friends of Millstreet Community Hospital is Noreen McSweeney.  The Race resulted in a fund of €2,600.00 while the Bingo made €800.00 for the praiseworthy cause.   Connie Hickey of the Bush Bar was especially thanked for his wonderfully kind support and cooperation.  Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.)

 

Magnificent Cheque in Memory of Eimear Presented to Irish Community Air Ambulance

Following a recent hugely successful fundraising Coffee Day at the home of Anne Marie and Jerry O’Mahony of Clara a truly magnificent cheque for an amazing €5,450.00 was presented to Ann Kelly of Irish Community Air Ambulance.  The very special event in memory of Eimear O’Mahony was enormously supported by so many people whose memory of Eimear is of great significance in their lives.   Here we share images of the Coffee Day, Eimear’s Garden, the Tree planted by Jerry and Derry and the official presentation of the marvellously impressive cheque.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) We share 19 more images below:
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Wild Atlantic Relay Supported by Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland

Ted Linehan of Meelin representing Cork North West Branch of MS Ireland presenting a cheque to Karen & Paul McGovern who are presently undertaking the hugely inspirational 50 day Walk of the Wild Atlantic Way in aid of MS Ireland. Our photograph was taken by photographer supreme Donal Murphy, Newmarket as the courageous Couple reached Killarney on the 7th day of their amazing Relay. Centra Stores nationwide are supporting this most praiseworthy fundraising event. (S.R.)

Presentation of 2017 Cheques by Transition Year Students at MCS

During a very impressive end of school year ceremony at MCS Transition Year Students presented three substantial cheques to three praiseworthy organisations following the many fundraising events during the years including the very memorable colourful Fashion Show. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

Magnificent Fashion Show at Millstreet Community School – Part 1

The superb Gym at Millstreet Community School was recently transformed into an exquisite Fashion Pavilion where a truly magnificent fundraising Fashion Show was held before a capacity audience.  Here we share Part One of a selection of images from the spectacular colourful occasion.   Click on the images to enlarge.  (S.R.) [read more …] “Magnificent Fashion Show at Millstreet Community School – Part 1”

Patricia’s Very Successful Coffee Morning Benefits Two Important Groups

Patricia Guerin wishes to thank most sincerely all those who helped, supported and did baking for the recent Coffee Morning in aid of Millstreet Day Care Centre and COPE Foundation, Mallow.  Thanks to Millstreet GAA for the use of the Community Hall.    The help and support from All was greatly appreciated.    The amount contributed to date is €1,240.00.  Mass has been offered for the intentions of All.   We thank Patricia for this Notice.  (S.R.)

Very Successful “Cork’s Little Heroes” Cycle Event in Millstreet on Saturday Morning

Some 41 energetic cyclists participated in the 100k section of the Cork’s Little Heroes Cycle Event on Sat. 29th April 2017.  Some 150 completed the 50k route back to Ballincollig. Here we meet some of the 41 as they enjoyed refreshments in the Parish Centre beside St. Patrick’s Church. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Sacristan Supreme – Julie Brady – extends a “down to earth” welcome to the visiting cyclists! (In fact Julie’s husband Declan was preparing the ground in the Church Grounds for the installation of two permanent flag poles!)
Chaplain Siobhán and Coordinator Gráinne guide the cyclists to the Parish Centre.
Refreshments prepared by Gráinne, Margaret, Noel, Seán and Natasha in the Parish Centre.
Sincere thanks to Canon John Fitzgerald, P.P., to Sharon Lane and to Julie Brady for making this magnificent Centre available for the praiseworthy event.
A special Barbeque was scheduled to follow when all cyclists would have returned to Ballincollig.

Dave Murphy is chief organiser of this marvellous event with a wonderfully dedicated Team.

We now share lots more images from the truly inspiring and uplifting fundraising event.  Sincere congratulations to all participants and supporters. [read more …] “Very Successful “Cork’s Little Heroes” Cycle Event in Millstreet on Saturday Morning”

“Cork Little Heroes” Cycle Event In Millstreet Saturday Morning

Coordinated by Dave Murphy and his dedicated Team a group of cyclists from Cork City and beyond will stop for refreshments in Millstreet on Saturday morning in the Parish Centre.   The event is in aid of “Cork’s Little Heroes”.   Last year the inspiring participants had their welcome break in Millstreet GAA Community Hall.  (S.R.)

Very Successful Johnny Cash Event Results in Wonderful Cheque Presentation for “Cancer Connect” Transport

Sharon Hickey presenting a cheque for €700.00 to Neily O’Leary, Chairman West Cork Rural Transport on behalf of Kilcorney Community Association. The proceeds of the Johnny Cash night at Moll Carthy’s Bridge Bar. Also included Tim Leader, Danny Sheehan, Donie Howard, Pat Sheehan and Steve Ellis, Cancer Connect Coordinator.
Thanks for the great support.   We thank Donie Howard for the important photograph and caption.  (S.R.)  [read more …] “Very Successful Johnny Cash Event Results in Wonderful Cheque Presentation for “Cancer Connect” Transport”

Mallow Search & Rescue Team Receives Bowing New Year Swim Cheque

A most impressive cheque for €2,650.00 was presented by the Bowing New Year Swim Committee to Representatives John, Emmet and Martin of the Mallow Search & Rescue Team at the Malpaso Bar on Friday, 27th Jan. 2017. We shall be featuring an interview with the Team on Radio Treasures this Tuesday at 10pm. Here we share 14 images of the uplifting occasion. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Very Successful Concert for Bridget in Ballinhassig Saturday Night

A wonderfully successful Concert for Bridget was held in the Marian Hall in Ballinhassig on Saturday night. Here we meet those who took part in the special event. Highlights of the occasion will feature on “Radio Treasures” on www.corkmusicstation at 10pm this Tuesday. Pictured from left: Barry O’Halloran(Coordinator/Performer), Angela Ryan (singer supreme), Seán Radley (M.C.), Ryan Morgan (Tenor supreme), Joan McCann (Coordinator), Elaine Canning (International Soprano), Eoin O’Callaghan (Musical Director). Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Tenor supreme Ryan Morgan from Cobh and originally from Wales performing with the RTAI Cork Choir…Retired Teachers Association of Ireland – Cork Branch. The Choir presented a superb variety of songs during Saturday night’s splendid event in Ballinhassig.

Cork Simon Need Our Help! Millstreet Community School Christmas Project 2016 – Draw to Take Place on Monday 19th Dec.

MCS Student Council are running a Christmas Draw in aid of Cork Simon. The school has been supporting this worthy cause for many years and last year raised over €2,500. This year we hope to replicate this success and all students are selling lines and cards, 50c a line, €20 a card. There are fabulous prizes and a selection box for every completed card sold.

The draw will take place on Dec. 19th and you could be in with a chance for yummy prizes or some exquisite pottery pieces (pictured below) created for the occasion.  We thank Teachers Barry Fraser and Chris Horan for alerting us to this wonderful annual praiseworthy project.  Please support generously!  (S.R.)

Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

Fundraising for Bridget’s Medical Procedure in Ghana

We thank Joan McCann of Ballinhassig for the following appeal.  

As a retired teacher I have been going to the Gambia (in West Africa) for the last six years on a completely voluntary basis. During this time, as a group, we have held workshops to provide further training for groups of teachers, sometimes in areas that were very remote and very far inland. Bridget’s mother Philomen is one of those teachers. She is a very fine hardworking lady, doing her best to provide for her family, not an easy feat in Africa as teachers are very badly paid. Bridget’s father is an invalid, and Bridget is the eldest of three girls. She is just eighteen years old and had recently done very well in her state exams – despite her illness. Bridget is the family’s hope of some ease from the poverty they live in, because if she is educated she will help the others.

Bridget has been suffering for quite a while from juvenile scoliosis., and in recent times because it is so severe, her breathing is becoming dangerously restricted. She is very ill and very distressed and in need of surgery urgently. Because of the relationship she has built up with us, her mother Philomen has implored us to help to save her daughter – how could we refuse?.

After months of searching we have found a surgeon in Ghana who will perform the surgery – but the cost of surgery, after care etc will cost approximately Euro 25000.00.

My friend Margaret, who lives in Dublin and who is my working colleague in the Gambia, is striving diligently in Dublin to fundraise for this cause also.

I will be holding a coffee morning on November 30th at my home on Briar Hill from 10:30 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 4:30 and a ceili in the Marian Hall on January 7th for the same cause and a concert on January 21st also in the Marian Hall, Ballinhassig.

For further information I can be contacted at 087 9685484.

Cheque Presentations to Hospitals Take Place at “The Pub” in Carriganima

Two very impressive cheques of €1050.00 were presented to Millstreet and Macroom Community Hospitals at "The Pub" in Carriganima on Saturday, 8th Oct. 2016 - the wonderfully fruitful result of the fourth annual Walk/Run/Jog held recently which was officially started by Cork Rose, Denise Collins and Liam Roche. It is Jimmy Murphy (pictured below) and his superb Committee must take great credit for organising such a splendid praiseworthy event which is becoming an annual Autumn tradition in Carriganima. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Two very impressive cheques of €1050.00 were presented to Millstreet and Macroom Community Hospitals at “The Pub” in Carriganima on Saturday, 8th Oct. 2016 – the wonderfully fruitful result of the fourth annual Walk/Run/Jog held recently which was officially started by Cork Rose, Denise Collins and Liam Roche. It is Jimmy Murphy (pictured below) and his superb Committee who must take great credit for organising such a splendid praiseworthy event which is fast becoming an annual Autumn tradition in Carriganima. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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1carriganima-cheques-2016-60010carriganima-cheques-2016-60014carriganima-cheques-2016-600And here are some more pictures from the refreshingly uplifting occasion in Carriganima. [read more …] “Cheque Presentations to Hospitals Take Place at “The Pub” in Carriganima”

Magnificent Cheque Presented in Shanballymore In Support of CUH

A truly magnificent cheque for €18,483.00 - the resulted of a wonderful series of fund-raising projects for the Margaret Murphy Memorial Fund - was presented to Dr. Deirdre O'Mahony of the Oncology Dept of CUH by Family of John Murphy at a most impressive function in the Corner House Bar at Shanballymore on Sat. 3rd Sept. 2016. Seated from left: John Murphy (husband of the late Margaret), Dr. Deirdre O'Mahony and Anne Mullane (sister of Margaret). Back row from left: Brian, Fiona and Shane (Family of John and the late Margaret), Donal and Martin Curtin (brothers of the late Margaret). Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
A truly magnificent cheque for €18,483.00 – the result of a wonderful series of fund-raising projects for the Margaret Murphy Memorial Fund – was presented to Dr. Deirdre O’Mahony of the Oncology Dept. of CUH by the Family of John Murphy at a most impressive function in the Corner House Bar at Shanballymore on Sat. 3rd Sept. 2016. Seated from left: John Murphy (husband of the late Margaret), Dr. Deirdre O’Mahony and Anne Mullane (sister of Margaret). Back row from left: Brian, Fiona and Shane (Family of John and the late Margaret), Donal and Martin Curtin (brothers of the late Margaret). One of the fundraising functions was held some months ago at the Sandpit House Bar and raised some €2,000.00 for the praiseworthy fund.  Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Very Successful Coffee Fundraising Day at Rathcoole for Mercy Hospital

A constant flow of visitors in support of Cork's Mercy Hospital Cancer Research Fund called to the wonderfully welcoming home of Mary Buckley and Family at Laught, Rathcoole on Monday, 2nd May 2016. Throughout the day from 10 a.m. until well after 6.00 p.m. so may groups of people called. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
A constant flow of visitors in support of Cork’s Mercy Hospital Cancer Research Fund called to the wonderfully welcoming home of Mary Buckley and Family at Laught, Rathcoole on Monday, 2nd May 2016. Throughout the day from 10 a.m. until well after 6.00 p.m. so many groups of people called. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

7Mercy Hospital Fundraising Day at Rathcoole 2016 -6004Mercy Hospital Fundraising Day at Rathcoole 2016 -6008Mercy Hospital Fundraising Day at Rathcoole 2016 -600The Buckley Family in memory of John organised this very special event to help the most praiseworthy work of the Mercy Hospital and also to express thanks for the greatly appreciated care which had been provided.  The magnificent setting of the area in Rathcoole where the Buckley Family reside may be seen in the following pictures. [read more …] “Very Successful Coffee Fundraising Day at Rathcoole for Mercy Hospital”

Stretcher Race Today for Linda’s Magnificent Project in Sri Lanka

The wonderfully creative advertisement for today's much anticipated event at "The Bush Bar" Millstreet in aid of Linda O'Mahony's inspiring volunteering work abroad in April 2016. Every success. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Artist Supreme, Brian O’Leary‘s wonderfully creative promotion for today’s much anticipated event at “The Bush Bar” Millstreet in aid of Linda O’Mahony’s inspiring volunteering work abroad in 2016. Every success. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Updated: some photos and videos of the event have been added below:
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James Winters of Kanturk Successfully Completes the Marathon Des Sables

Sincere congratulations to James on so very successfully completing such a difficult Marathon and in doing so has assisted such praiseworthy causes. Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)
Sincere congratulations to James on so very successfully completing such a difficult Marathon and in doing so has assisted such praiseworthy causes (James raised funds for three charities, Kanturk Community Hospital – where his dad has been cared for over the past seven years; Millstreet Community Hospital, where his aunt was looked after incredibly well in 2014 prior to passing due to cancer, and the Irish Cancer Society). Click on the image to enlarge. (S.R.)

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Rathmore’s Marian Players Present €17K to Kerry Parents & Friends Association

Eilish Coakley on behalf of Rathmore's Marian Players presented a hugely impressive cheque for €17,000.00 - the result of this year's "Little Red Riding Hood" 2015 Pantomime - to Kerry Parents and Friends Association following the final presentation of the magnificent Show in Rathmore Community Centre on Monday night. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)
Eilish Coakley on behalf of Rathmore’s Marian Players presented a hugely impressive cheque for €17,000.00 – the result of this year’s “Little Red Riding Hood” 2015 Pantomime – to Jim Sheehy of Kerry Parents and Friends Association following the final presentation of the magnificent Show in Rathmore Community Centre on Monday night.  A full feature with lots more pictures will follow later in the week.  Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)

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