Tipperary group's golf classic fundraiser raises almost €16,000

On Friday, July 21, the rain did not dampen the spirits of everyone involved and participating in Thurles Care's fourth annual Golf Classic in aid of Thurles Care and Meitheal 21, Down Syndrome, Thurles, Tipperary. With 61 teams playing and over 70 sponsors, it was a very successful day.

Thanks to the many representatives and families of Meitheal 21 who were there in numbers to meet, greet and support the golf classic -Meitheal 21 co-chairs Angela Corcoran and Linda Gillick and children, along with many more all day.

John Dwan, Alpha Drives was the main sponsor along with Stakelum's Home and Hardware, Thurles, and we are very grateful for this.

The total raised from our very successful Golf Classic was €15,834.21.

THANK YOU

We, the volunteers of Thurles Care, wish to acknowledge the trojan work of John O’Connell, Sadie O’Connell, Denis O’Connell and Anne Marian O’Connell done quietly in the background in preparation for this very special event. Sincere thanks to John O’Connell who manned the table all day giving out playing scorecards to golfers and taking in the monies. His daughter Àine also helped out.

Thanks to Sadie O’Connell, who was kept busy all day taking photographs of golf teams and others, who were there to cheer them on. Sincere thanks also to Aisling, Thurles Golf Club for all her work behind the scenes in putting together the schedule for the day.

We are so grateful to PJ Gleeson for supplying, erecting and taking down the marquee for the event.

Thanks to Premier Meats, Thurles and Stapleton's Bakery, Roscrea everyone got a burger at the tenth Tee cooked to perfection by Enya and Evita (staff Noel Ryan’s).

Thanks to Mary Sheehan, Thurles Care, who brought her apron with her and worked tirelessly all day helping the girls. Much appreciated Mary.

Sincere thanks to Noel and Mairead Ryan for providing and setting up the cooking facilities.

Thanks to the generosity of Ely’s Centra, Dunnes Stores, Aldi, Lidl and Borrisoleigh Water Bottling Company everyone got a goodie bag at the start.

We are very grateful for the generous contributions, sponsorships and donations of all individuals, both business, personal and anonymous. We are also indebted to all the golfers, some who travelled long distances, for their support on the day.

Prizes were presented by John O’Connell and Sr Mary Barry during our music night at the Golf Club.

Thanks to John Gorman and Sarah Gorman Music for a great night’s entertainment thoroughly enjoyed by our Thurles Care volunteers and guests, parents and families from Meitheal 21 and some golfers.

CAPTION:Sr Mary Barry and Bernie O’Dowd, Thurles Care, presenting a cheque for €10,000 to Angela Corcoran and Linda Gillick, Meithal 21, Down Syndrome, Tipperary Branch. Also in the photograph are John Dwan, Alpha Drives who was our main sponsor of the event and John Stakelum of Stakelums Home Hardware who also provided sponsorship. Sincere thanks to all our sponsors and to everyone who helped make the day so successful.

L to R: Linda Gillick (Meitheal 21 Co-Chair), John Dwan (Alpha Drives) Sister Mary Barry (Thurles Care) Bernie O’Dowd (Thurles Care), John Stakelum (Stakelums Home and Hardware) and Angela Corcoran (Meitheal 21 Co-Chair). Photo by John McLoughlin.

Sincere thanks to John O’ Loughlin for taking some great photos of the presentation of prizes and entertainment. Much appreciated.

Sincere thanks to the staff at Thurles Golf Club and the ground staff for their hospitality throughout the day. Last but by no means least, a massive thank you and appreciation to Gerry Ryan Coaches for his continuous support in providing a bus for this and all our outings throughout the year.

It is very much appreciated. Thanks to John Darmody, Thurles Care for driving the bus.

Also a big thank you to Order of Malta for their continuous support.

Thanks to Thurles Care volunteers who helped out with the meet and greet throughout the day.

Sr Mary Barry is the main person and organiser for Thurles Care. Thank you so much for guiding us and giving us all the opportunity to reach out to all in need. As she says herself - one phone call and the answer is yes.

Looking forward already to our Golf Classic 2024, which is already booked for Friday, July 26.