The event organisers and fundraising committee of the benefit night made cheque presentations to the two worthy charities last night (Thurs 20th May). A total of €3,775 was raised at the benefit night held at the Youghal Rugby Club. €2,500 was donated to Marymount and €1,275 donated to Brú Columbanus.
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The committee would like to thank the following for making it happen on the night – The Grip and The Recession Band for offering their talents free on the night, Youghal Rugby Club for the use of their facilities and the staff for taking care of us and Susan McNamara of dmdesign.ie for the design & printing of the posters and tickets.

To the many sponsors who kindly donated spot prizes for the draw and finally to Michael Hussey from www.Youghalonline.com for the advertising and publishing of Photo/Reports etc. and also to Youghal News . We would also like to thank Anne-Maria O’Connor from Brú Columbanus and Regina Donnelly and Antoinette O’Sullivan from Marymount Hospice for their charitable work.

It was a massive success with a big turnout on the night. The bands rocked the place and everyone enjoyed a good night out. Of course it was all about the charities and much needed funds was raised on the night. Again thanks to everyone who donated in any way to make it such a success.

Anne-Maria O’Connor representing the charity said “Brú Columbanus would like to thank the very hard working organising commitee, Michelle and Anthony Horgan, Mary Landers, Donna Carey, Trish Fleming, Siobhan O’Regan and Rachel O’Connell for the fundraiser which took place in aid of Brú Columbanus & Marymount Hospice. The amount that was raised was fantastic! I would also like to thank all those who gave so generously”

Brú Columbanus provides accommodation to the relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork Hospitals and the Hospice. We are an independent charity and rely totally on donations and fundraising initiatives to cover the running costs of the house. Since we opened in October 2005 we have accommodated in excess of 2300 families. website address is www.brucolumbanus.com

Friends of St. Patrick’s Hospital & Marymount Hospice

Chairperson Regina Donnelly, speaking on behalf of the Friends of St. Patrick’s Hospital Marymount Hospice thanked Michelle Horgan and all those involved in the initiative. “Michelle and her committee raised monies for two charities, of which both sums were phenomenal, it was no mean feat to raise €2,500.00 for Marymount Hospice”.  “Credit is due also to all those who took part in the nights entertainment. We here at Marymount rely on donations from the public to maintain the care we give the patients and their families. It is a privilage for us to care for”.

The Friends of St. Patrick’s Hospital & Marymount Hospice, known as “The Friends” are a voluntary group, founded in 1984, who raise funds to enhance the hospital and to benefit the patients. They organise fundraising events themselves and co-ordinate the fundraising events of others in aid of the hospital / hospice. They are affiliated to the Irish Hospice Foundation. They meet in the hospital on the second Monday of each month at 7.30p.m.

The Friends have organised a wide variety of events over the years, such as Concerts, Race Nights, Open Gardens and Art exhibitions, but their major annual events are “Sunflower Days”, “LUAL (Light up a light)” and “Irelands Biggest Coffee Morning”.

Apart from their ongoing support of the hospital & hospice, The Friends are currently fundraising to build a 44-bed purpose-built hospice and a 75-bed hospital for the care of older people. The cost associated with this project will be in the region of €75 million, €12 million of which needs to be raised locally over the next four years.

Website: St. Patrick’s Marymount Hospice