Kerry Association
Newsletter
September 2011
Kerry Team Fundraising Golf Classic
UPCOMINGEVENTS
16/09/2011
Kerry Team Fundraising
Golf Classic
18/09/2011
Post All-Ireland
Function
14/10/2011
Weekend Away
04/11/2011
Mass for the deceased
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A Golf Classic to raise funds for Kerry GAA will take place on Friday
September 16th at Luncan Golf Club with Tees Times reserved from 10am
to 3:30pm for the event. More details from Ronan O'Meara or Concepta
Coen @ 01 6235805 . More Information at the end of this Newsletter.
Post All-Ireland Function
As in 2009 the traditional Kerry Team Post All Ireland Function will take
place in the D4 Hotels in Ballsbridge (The old Jury's Hotel). The cost of the
post match function tickets are €20.00. The tickets for this function will be
for sale on a first come first served basis from The County Secretary at the
County Committee Offices in the week leading up to The All Ireland Final.
Annual Mount Brandon Charity Event
This year’s walk will be held on the 24th September 2011 and is dedicated
to the memory of Ronnie and Deirdre Drew. Funds raised from this years
walk will go toward Solas Na Coinnile Project, CHY No:19802 which will be
based in the Kerry region and will benefit the Country and also the Irish
communities abroad. More Information at the end of this Newsletter.
Charity Cycle for Concern
A charity cycle in aid of Concern will take place on Sunday September 25th
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starting at Grand Canal Dock and finishing in Lucan. More information at
the end of this Newsletter.
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Weekend Away
Latest updates on our
website
www.kerryassociation.ie
The Association will travel to Killarney, Co Kerry from 14 – 16 October with
accommodation in the Dromhall Hotel.
Itinerary includes
- Two night's B&D at the Dromhall Hotel
- Dinner on Friday and Saturday Night
- Coach Trip on Saturday
- Coach to and from train station in Kerry
Please see booking form at back of Newsletter
Mass for the deceased
Annual mass for deceased members, family and friends will take place on 4
November 2011 in University Church, St Stephen’s Green at 7:00pm.
Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Harcourt Hotel on Harcourt
Street. If you would like family members or friends who died during the
year to be remembered at the mass, please contact Leesha Duffy (087 679
8296) with their names before Monday 24 October.
Membership
Please ensure that your membership (€20) is paid by completing and
posting the form on page 5 to Treasurer, Donie Harmon. If you have access
to email, you can choose to receive the newsletter electronically. In this
way you will be among the first to receive all the Association news. We
will continue to post the newsletter to members who prefer to receive a
hard copy
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2011/2012 Committee
President
Marion Walsh (Listowel)
(087) 283 2018
Vice President
Mary Donohue (Kilcummin)
(086) 108 9005
Central Executive Committee 2011/2012
Cathaoirleach
Maura Hughes (Valentia Island)
(086) 242 8446
Leas Cathaoirleach
Leesha Duffy (Dromid)
(087) 679 8296
Secretary
Finbarr O’Donoghue (Valentia Island)
(086) 173 8742
Treasurer
Donie Harmon (Churchill)
(086) 809 8397
PRO
Leesha Duffy (Dromid)
(087) 679 8296
Asst. Treasurer
Frances Purcell (Glenbeigh)
(087) 655 0570
Asst. Secretary
Kieran Curtin (Tralee)
(087) 975 2460
Committee
Jimmy McLoughlin (Tralee)
(087) 227 2783
Padraig Brosnan (Currow)
(087) 741 8845
Aidan Curtin (Tralee)
(087) 668 0401
Bride Kennelly
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Contact us
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 086 1738742 (Finbarr O’Donoghue)
Post: Finbarr O’Donoghue
48 Fairview Close
Richmond Road
Dublin 3
Web: www.kerryassociation.ie
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Membership Form
Annual Membership falls due in April each year. If you have already paid
we would like to say "thank you". If you have forgotten please forward
€20.00 to the address below. Most people have now forwarded up to date
details for our Database. We would be pleased to receive any additional
information from you on this form, which of course is strictly confidential
and for use of the Kerry Association only.
Personal Details
Name : ________________________________
Address : ________________________________
________________________________
Phone / Fax : __________ / __________
Email : ________________________________
Kerry Birthplace : ________________________________
Business Details (if any)
Company Name : ________________________________
Company Address : ________________________________
________________________________
Phone / Fax : __________ / __________
Email : ________________________________
Website Address : ________________________________
Do you know other interested people?
Do you know any friends, relations or work colleagues who would like to
join the Kerry Association for fun outings, cultural or social activities? If so,
please complete the following and we will forward details to them:
Name : ________________________________
Address : ________________________________
________________________________
Phone / Fax : __________ / __________
Please send the completed forms and €20.00 to the Secretary of the
Association Donie Harmon, 20 Rushbrook Court, Templeogue, Dublin
6W.Tel: (086) 809 8397
Official Press Release – Brandon Charity Event 2011
Annual Mount Brandon Charity Event 24th September 2011
Formally {Siulóid Leighis/Walk for the Cure}
In Remembrance of Ronnie & Deirdre Drew
August 11th 2011 marks the official launch of the Annual Mount Brandon Charity Event 2011.
Formally known as {Siulóid Leighis/Walk for the Cure}
The launch will take place at 8.00pm in O’ Donoghue’s Bar & Guesthouse 15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2.
The annual walk is organised by Jeaicí Ó Muircheartaig Founder & Director, who is also the driving
force behind this fundraising campaign.
Each year the walk is dedicated to the memory of someone who has passed away through the
effects of Cancer.
This year’s walk will be held on the 24th September 2011 and is dedicated to the memory of
Ronnie and Deirdre Drew, and members of the Drew family will attend the launch on the night.
All are welcome!
People are invited to sign up for this year’s walk by contacting Solas Na Coinnile Project at:
[email protected] or visit website at: www.solasnacoinnile.com
Funds raised from this years walk will go toward Solas Na Coinnile Project, CHY No:19802 which will
be based in the Kerry region and will benefit the Country and also the Irish communities abroad,
through the promotion, operation and management of a unique cancer care related development,
providing a safe and tranquil space for people who have being touched by cancer, to spend some
personal time with their families, friends and carers. It will support each visitor on their own individual
journey, and will guide them in making more informed choices about their future and well-being. It will
provide information, education and recreational programmes and will also include a broad range of
therapeutic holistic complementary therapies.
Sponsorship and Donation Cheques made out to:
Solas Na Coinnile Project
And if you would like to make a lodgement, details are as follows:
Ulster Bank, Account Number: 10757566
Sort Code: 98-60-25
“Help us in the battle against the
scourge of suicide in our community”
The Grand Canal
Cycle for Console
Console the National Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Charity
“Help us in the battle against the scourge of suicide
in our community”
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The Event
Projected income
Stewarding
Licence and insurance
Sponsorship
Poster
Press Launch
Committee
Well known personalities
The Event:
Join our recently elected Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor
Andrew Montague
For a leisurely cycle to raise much needed funds for Console.
The event is envisaged as a fun and leisurely cycle along the
newly constructed “Green Route” a dedicated cycle path along
the banks of the Grand Canal. The route of this cycle follows the
canal as it meanders its way from the heart of our capital city to
the beautiful lush green fields of county Dublin.
The cycle starts at the Grand Canal Dock outside the new Grand
Canal Theatre and follows the new dedicated cycle lane along
the canal. It joins the road for a short period at Parnell Road and
then drops onto the new Green Route at Inchicore and heads on
away from all traffic to the 12th Lock at Lucan. It actually passes
under the M50 and out into the country.
When:
Sunday September 25th
Time:
10am
From:
Grand Canal Dock
To:
The 12th Lock Lucan
Projected Income:
Our target is to issue 500 sponsorship cards and ask each
person to raise €100 per card. If the demand is greater we can
issue additional cards.
This would yield an income of €50,000. for Console.
What will this money be used for?
This money will be ring fenced and go towards setting up a
psychotherapy service to help at risk adolescents and
children.
Stewarding:
The entire cycle will be overseen by officers from the pedal
cycle division of An Garda Siochana. There will also be
volunteer stewards along the entire route operating under
guidance from the Gardai.
Licence:
A licence application has been forwarded to Waterways Ireland
who control all events on the canal.
Insurance:
O Driscoll and O Neill Insurances have been retained to arrange
the public liability insurance required to cover the entire event.
Sponsorship:
As this is a truly worthy cause every little help will be most
appreciated. There are many ways you can help.
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Overall sponsor
T-Shirts
On Route Refreshments
Individual Lock Sponsorship
Poster Sponsorship
Goody bags
Weatherproof Ponchos
Etc
Poster:
HELP SUICIDE PREVENTION
Join the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Andrew
Montague for a leisurely Sunday morning cycle to help
raise much needed funds for Console the National
Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Charity,
When:
Time:
From:
To:
Sept 25th
10 am
Grand Canal Dock
The 12th Lock (Lucan)
The route of this cycle follows the Grand Canal as it
meanders its way from the heart of our capital city to the
beautiful lush green fields of the Dublin Kildare border.
For sponsorship cards apply to 01 6102638
Or 083 42 1950 2
Press Launch:
We plan the press launch on a date to be confirmed on or about
the 10th to the 13th of September. This would coincide with the
suicide awareness conference in the RHK on the 9th. The press
launch will be accompanied with information packs to all radio
stations. Experience shows that the two weeks prior to charity
events are the most important times for effective promotion.
The Committee for this Event:
Brian Kennedy
Paul Kelly
Sarah May Clarke
Douglas Leddin
Brendan Murray
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Well Known Personalities:
The following have agreed to take part:
The Lord Mayor Councillor Andrew Montague
Broadcasters Pat Kenny and Brent Pope
Eamonn Coghlan
Dennis Hickey, Victor Costello and various members of the
Leinster Rugby Squad.
Singer song writer Mundy
Karl Henry from Operation Transformation.
Former Minister Eamonn Ryan and his family.
Actor John Kavanagh.
Former Kerry footballer Paudie O Shea
The following is a list of who I will be contacting in the coming
week:
The Tour de France Winner Stephen Roche
Broadcasters Joe Duffy, Derek Mooney, George Hook, John
Murray.
Former Irish footballer Niall Quinn
Danny O Reilly of the Coronas
The singer Brian Kennedy
Keith Duffy
Ex world champ Bernard Dunne
RTE stars the Hardy Bucks.
Katherine Thomas
Miriam O Callaghan