Youghal/Killeagh Branch of Cope Foundation would like to thank all who supported the 2 live bands ”LIVE VIBE & THE GRIP” @ The Rugby Club Youghal on July 16th, also the raffle draw that was held in Berties Bar last Fri Aug.5th. Big thank you to both bands that committed their time free of charge for the event, the Rugby Club for the use of the club and also Paul Dempsey of Berties Pub for his support with the raffle draw.

A fantastic amount of €2,050 was raised in aid of ”Cope Foundation“. Thank you all for your support it is greatly appreciated.

Kevin Mangan Memorial raises funds for the Mercy Hospital Foundation

By Derek Kiely in Youghal

KEVIN MANGAN’S name will be forever remembered by his close friends and the support of his family as the annual Kevin Mangan memorial golf day was held at ‘Gold Coast Golf Resort’ last weekend, but this year was a little bit special as funds were raised for the Mercy Hospital  Foundation.

 Kevin sadly passed away a few years ago when he died after he suffered from Sleep Apnea and Kevin’s family and friends started a memorial day in 2008, but this time the family and the friends of the fondly remembered Youghal man wanted to do something more and with the dedication of one of his greatest friends Anthony O’Donoghue started to organise fund raising, sponsored prizes and sponsor cards to help raise funds towards a machine at the Mercy Hospital that can help with this condition.

Over 40 people turned up and played in the event and the organiser of the event Anthony O’Donoghue said “We wanted his (Kevin) memorial day to be a charity event from here on in, it certainly has grown over the last three years and I hope it gets even bigger and more people get involved. People in around Youghal have been very supportive and I want to thank them for their help and sponsorship, in particular this year to Mr Noel Mackey, he was brilliant”.

The red jacket for the winner was presented to the evergreen Paddy Yellop, who at 75 years young beat the field to the number one spot.

Mrs Phil Mangan the mother of the late Kevin Mangan said at the presentation “People have been great and I want to thank everyone who donated or helped in any way, Kevin Will never be forgotten with his great friends and if we can help to save just one life that would be brilliant”.

The event organiser is already getting ready for 2012 and going by the enthusiasm shown by the group to raise funds for the Mercy Hospital Foundation, this annual event is set to grow much bigger.

The presentation of prizes was held at Noel Mackey’s Central Star last Saturday evening and the top five winners were:

1st  Paddy Yellop

2nd Adrian Yellop

3rd Michael O’Donoghue

4th John Leary

5th Anthony Kelly

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THE YOUGHAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP held an innovative fundraising night on Saturday night, June 11th in the local Rugby Club.  The theme of the night was a GiGi’s Reunion and the turnout and support for the event was fantastic.

Therese O’Connell, Chairwomen of the Youghal Cancer Support Group told The East Cork Journal that they are so grateful to everyone for their help, and in particular would like to thank Marie and Karlaigh Trihy for coming up with the great idea for this fundraiser.   Marie worked tirelessly over the past few months to make sure that it was a great success. To her sister, Eleanor and Tara O’Connell, for helping to get things organised and for all their hard work.

A big thank you to DJ’S Mossie Tatten and Fergal Coleman for giving their services free of charge and helping to bring the musical memories of GIGI’S back. The Date Auction was different, innovative and needed courage to enter, so thanks to all who did. They were indeed very brave! The MISS GIGI’S competition was a great success and congratulations to popular winner, Silvia Flaherty, who was crowned Miss GiCi 2011.  The worthy runner up Vickie O’Shea. To everyone who sponsored prizes for the night, we are very grateful.    A special thank you to Youghal Rugby Club for their kind permission to use their great venue which was superb.

 

To all who came along to support our fundraising drive for Youghal Cancer Support Group, we must say a huge THANK YOU.  Without your support, the night would not have been the great success it was.   We do appreciate it.

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THE 8TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE FAIR AND ROAD SHOW in aid of the Lourdes Invalid Fund took place on Sunday April 3rd (Mothers Day) at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, Youghal. The late Mary Neville, of Neville’s Drapery, Youghal, who passed away at a young age two years ago, established the event. It is now being overseen by her family and friends. The antique fair raises money to help the Cloyne Diocesan Pilgrimage to send local pilgrims to Lourdes each June.
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About ten dealers from throughout Munster appraised household items, including crockery, jewellery, coins, old bank notes, books and even furniture. Antique dealer Nicholas Loughnan from Loughnan Antiques, South Main St was on hand to give his expert valuation on items that people had found hidden in their attic or sitting around the house. This annual fundraiser has proven to be an enjoyable event for all age groups, while raising much need funds to send the sick and invalids from the locality, on the annual diocesan  pilgrimage to Lourdes, a time treasured by all for the peace and wellness it affords them.

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Over 300 hundred people took part in the annual Chernobyl Childrens Trust cliff Walk which took place yesterday (Sunday March 20th 2011). The walk began at 12 noon in Ballycottton and the weather conditions were fantastic for this popular fundraiser. Free buses were available from Ballinrostig at 11am to bring walkers to Ballycotton to begin the cliff walk back to Ballinrostig.

This is a most beautiful walk along the East Cork coastline, there are a number of points along the way where you could leave the walk if need be, which made it suitable for all abilities.  Walker were advised to wear good study walking shoes, bring light rain gear and a snack and drink for along the way.The walkers that did the full distance were aware that some points of the cliff walk were a bit tricky.
Free refreshments and music awaited all sponsored walkers at ” Poc ar Buile” in Ballinrostig after the walk

 

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Youghal Super Valu staff presented a cheque of €3.354 to the Laura Lynn Foundation from monies raised at the fun fundraiser head/wax shave by the male staff. The men happily volunteered to support this worthy cause, which took place at Berties Bar, Youghal, last Oct. 2010. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Family and friends came along on the night to support the Youghal Super Valu staff who organised and volunteered for this great cause. Emma and Micheala Bailey from ‘Team Bailey’ Hair Salon did the head shave and Norma Stone and Vicki O’Sullivan, from ‘Tone and Tan’ did the wax service, to the delight of all who attended (except for those who participated in the excruciating painful event of course). Well done to all involved.

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On the road again for Headway

The run kicked off in Youghal at 12:00pm on Sunday August 29th 2010, continuing on through Dungarvan, Cappaquin and Lismore before steering back to Cork City for a party at the Clarion Boardwalk that afternoon. Photo/Video www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com

Motorbike enthusiasts from all across the country were asked to don their helmets and rev there engines for brain injury this August as Cork Lions Club roar off on an epic run to raise funds and awareness for Headway.

Founded in 1985, Headway works to bring about a positive change to the lives of those with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), by providing vocational, community, rehabilitative and psychological support services. Given that road traffic accidents account for more that half of all brain injuries reported in Ireland, Cork Lions Club feel that a Motor Cycle Run is the perfect way to support Headway and promote safe road use at the same time.

For further information:

Event Organiser: Declan Moon 086 2567394 moondeclan@gmail.com

Cork Lions Club: Teresa Dineen 087 696255

Headway: Paula Larkin 021 4871303 paula.larkin@gmail.com

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* Headway offer services and support to people affected by acquired brain injury (ABI). In many cases people with brain injury have no obvious physical disability but the effects can be profound and unique to the individual. Brain injury can happen to anyone at any time in life and can be the result of a road traffic accident, or a blow to the head, stroke, haemorrhage, infection or tumour.

* It is estimated that up to 30,000 people are living with the effects of a brain injury in Ireland. Road Traffic accidents are the biggest cause of injury to Headway’s service users. A recent study in Beaumont Hospital found that , of patients with serious head injuries, 50% were not wearing seat belts in there vehicles, and 50% of cyclists and  33% of motor cyclists were not wearing helmets.

* The impact is often life-long, affecting both the person with the injury and their family members in a variety of ways. Due to the many and varied effects of acquired brain injury, people often have difficulty living independently, working or returning to education, participating in social and leisure activities and maintaining family roles or personal relationships.

* Headway has been supporting those affected by acquired brain injury since 1985. It provides a range of community-based services in Limerick, Cork, Kerry and Dublin along with outreach services in the South-Eastern region. Services include rehabilitation training, day activity, psychological therapy and family support, counselling, outreach, family education workshops, supported employment, community access and a national helpline on 1890 200 278

The annual Friends of St Raphael’s Open Day commences each year at 2pm.  This year, the event was planned for Sunday June 27th and when the East Cork Journal arrived at 2.10pm it was to find the grounds of the hospital packed with people, all in great mood, buying, chatting, eating, dancing on the grass and generally having a great time.   The colourful plants were almost all sold, the book stall was doing great business, the burger vans were surrounded, the candy floss was swaying in the warm breeze and the mugs of coffee were being downed at a very fast rate.
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But that was only part of what The Friends Open Day is all about.  The Friends of St Raphael’s Fundraising Committee comprises John Roche, Chairman, Frances O’Neill Ahern, Secretary/Treasurer and a very active committee who commenced making their arrangements and organisation back in February, working very hard  to make sure that everything is just right for the day.   The weather was beautiful, the live music was played brilliantly, neighbours met for chats and the residents of the hospital had a fantastic time.

An event such as this needs help from many people, and the Friends of St Raphael’s told the East Cork Journal that they are particularly grateful to their main sponsors, john McCarthy Motors, Fermoy and Ann Marie from Walsh’s Pharmacy, Youghal.  Also, huge thanks to the people of the town and surrounding areas who not only come along on the day to support, but also those who donate items, books, gifts etc.,  Also, for the wonderful home cooked pastries, cakes, scones, biscuits brought along which were very quickly snapped up.

The proceeds of the Open Day will go towards updating the bus which is used on a daily basis for the benefit of the clients.  Bus trips to the beach, the Opera House, and various other outings mean a lot, and as the bus has eight seats which are specifically designed for disabled persons, comfort is included along with the health and safety of the passengers.

Frances O’Neill Ahern told the East Cork Journal that many of the staff gave up their Sunday to help out on the day and the Committee are very grateful to them.  Of course, one cannot forget the marvellous coverage supplied by CRY, and Barty Murphy who organised all the live stage entertainment for the day.

The main winners of the Raffle were:  1st (€500) Katherine Ansbro Blackwater Heights;  2nd (€300) Tadhg Lyons, Crookstown, Cork;  3rd (€100) Finbarr Lyons Minane Bridge;  4th (€100) Susan Yellop, College Road Ardmore.

The Open Day, without doubt, was a huge success but, with so much activity going on, and with the huge crowds who came along to support our own St Raphael’s, there really wasn’t much time to stop and smell the roses!

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The benefit night at Youghal Rugby Club in aid of Marymount Hospice and Bru Columbanus which took place last Saturday night (15th May 2010) was a huge success and a massive €3,755 euro was made from the for the two worthy charities.
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A huge thank you to The Grip and The Recession Band for giving up their time for free.

Thank you also to the Youghal Rugby Club and staff for the use of their premises on the night.

To Susan McNamara of dmdesign.ie for designing and printing of the posters and tickets.

To the many sponsors who generously donated spot prizes for the draw on the night.

To Youghalonline.com and the Youghal News for advertising the event for us.

Finally , thank you to Michelle Horgan & Mary Landers for organising the event and making it happen.

The night was all about the two charities Marymount Hospice & Bru Columbanus. They  provided exceptional care and support to my father Gus Horgan on his recent battle with cancer. Anyone who has had the misfortune of having a family member or friend suffer from cancer would have seen first hand the professionalism and service they provide. We are delighted to give a little back through the generous support of the people who were attended on the night and to those who could not make it. A big thank you to everyone!!!

Anthony Horgan
Redbarn,
Youghal.
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All proceeds in aid of : Marymount Hospice & Bru Columbanus

2 Bands  : The Grip supported by The ReSession Band

Venue: Youghal Rugby Club -Saturday 15th May 2010

Doors : 9:30pm

Admission : €10 on the door or by ticket

Door raffle & spot prizes galore on the night……