May 2011

Night of the Dogs: Galway Greyground Stadium

Night of the Dogs: Galway Greyground Stadium

AMAZING FUNDRAISING SUCCESS... Three of our new volunteers, Tom Burke, Patricia Cox and Pauline Mulroy had a very successful fundraiser on 23rd April. They raised over €14,000 in one night! Between them they sold 700 tickets for this event at €20 each. There was a fee of €2,000 for use...

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Waxthon and Head Shave

Waxthon and Head Shave

Sean Brennan had a fantastic turn out last weekend for his Waxathon and Head Shave in his local Community Centre, Carrickmacross, Monaghan. A local hair & beauty salon, Studio One volunteered to shave and wax all the lucky men!. Their was mighty craic and about 1,500.00 EUR raised on the night!....

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Waxathon: Crazy Fundraising Idea!

Waxathon: Crazy Fundraising Idea!

My name is Rebecca Nolan and I am a new volunteer going on the November 2011 Blitz. I decided to hold a Waxathon in my local town as one of my main fundraiser’s for the Blitz. I started thinking about this in March but I really began to take action with the plans in April. To advertise the event,...

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Rosette of Cahir

Rosette of Cahir

My name is Michelle Crimmins, from Cahir in Co. Tipperary. My dad, Willie, went on the March 2009 Blitz and almost immediately after he came back he spoke of a return visit. However, he died suddenly in February 2010 so in December 2010 I decided to sign up for the November 2011 Blitz. A friend of...

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Teen Africa

Teen Africa

Not content with helping out herself, Vera Smyth took along five Transition Year students with her. To see how the experience changed their perspective on life. This is not the case Vera is going for the first time with these girls in November 2011, here is their fundraisingstory: Veteran Vera Smith...

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Cashel Commmunity School: Niall Mellon Visit

Cashel Commmunity School: Niall Mellon Visit

Last Monday, I was thrilled to accompany Niall Mellon and visit our friends at Cashel Community School. We were officially welcomed by school principal, Mr. Eddie Morrissey, who spoke of the inspiration Niall has given to the people of Ireland and in particular to the population of Cashel Community School,...

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Getting Mucky with the Niall Mellon Township Trust

Getting Mucky with the Niall Mellon Township Trust

Congratulations to all the runners who took part in the Niall Mellon Township Trust, Run a Muck today, May 14th, What a turnout! Over 500 people ran for the charity over 5km of muddy fields and jumped, crawled and waded through streams, tunnels, straw bales, tyres and mud! In the true style of our volunteers...

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Seoighe Kearney: Inspiring Youth

Seoighe Kearney: Inspiring Youth

Thank you to Seoighe Kearney from all the team for her wonderful donation to the Niall Mellon Township Trust on winning the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards. Here is an account from Seoighne on the work she has done with the Niall Mellon Township Trust and other charities, really inspiring stuff. This...

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Vintage Car Run

Vintage Car Run

Accompanied by my nephew Conor, we headed off from Kenmare to Tom O’Connors Vintage Car Run on Easter Monday afternoon. The sun was shining, it was a glorious day and the Kerry Vintage Car enthusiasts came out in force to support their friend Tom. We saw some beautiful gleaming cars and met the...

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Join Us for the Big Day Out

Join Us for the Big Day Out

Invite your friends along for a day full of fun, frolics and craic, including: • Music • Country Market, Food Stalls & Crafts • Pig on a Spit • Bouncy Castle • Face Painting • Shack Village & Lots, Lots More... Where: Clonkeeran House, near Johnstown Bridge...

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