Youghal Arts Network have put together a varied programme of events for Youghal  for the summer months, and all have been very successful to date.   On Friday night last, a most unusual ‘Beach Party’ was organised for the Marine Hotel, and Youghal Arts Network nominated the Temple Street Children’s Hospital as the recipients of monies raised.
Denise FitzGerald Reports – Picture/Graphic Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

To coincide with the name of the event, Shorts and Shades, the rain poured out of the heavens on Friday night.   East Cork Journal went along to the Marine Bar to suss things out, and made a dash through the torrential downpour to the open doors of the hotel.   Ricky Devereaux was waiting at the door with a big smile of welcome on her face.   Amidst the jollity and merriment emanating from the bar area Ricky, who has been happily living in Youghal for the past 6/7 years, told how she was entered for the New York Marathon due to take place on November 1st next and will be running for the Temple Street Children’s Hospital.   This will be Ricky’s third marathon, the first being the Dublin Marathon, with monies to the Children’s Leukaemia Fund Cork Mercy Hospital.   The second was the Cork Marathon and Ricky donated all proceeds to the Cork Daisy Chain Foundation, which provides respite care for families with children with disabilities.

Ricky Devereaux is a kind, caring person who likes to run.   She combines her hobby with her efforts to help others in need, and is lucky that her partner, Stephen, is of like mind.  Stephen will be running the Dublin Marathon on the October Bank Holiday Monday, after which he and Ricky will be departing for the big New York run.

Well done to the Youghal Arts Network for organising such an innovative fundraising event for Ricky and the Temple Street Children’s Hospital.   The rain lashing down did not in any way dampen the spirits of those who came along to support this event, and Ricky told East Cork Journal that she is very grateful to all for their support.

For anyone who may wish to donate, please log onto http://www.mycharity.ie/event/richella_ryans_event/ Good luck with your Marathon, Ricky.   We know you will run your best for the Children of Temple Street Hospital.
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