Walk for Peggy raises over €14,000
The walk in memory of Peggy Hayes took place on the Devil's Bit in the summer
The recently held, Walk for Peggy, on the Devil’s Bit, in memory of the late Peggy Hayes, Newtown, Holycross raised a whopping €14,243.98.
Peggy's family, led by her husband Michael, and their children Thomas, Michael, Owen, Conor, Oliver decided to do something very positive in her memory following her untimely passing in July. And, they were totally blown away by the huge support they received for their walk which was a magnificent success.
The family wish to thank all those who kindly donated to the fund in Peggy’s memory and were delighted to hand over the cheque to Milford Hospice this week.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Holycross Ballycahill GAA and Camogie clubs; Clonoulty GAA and Camogie clubs; Kilburn Gaels, London; Holycross newsletter; Killea Community Centre; the Tipperary Star; Joe Hammersley, Clonoulty; the Wytchway Inn; O’Gorman’s, Bohernacrusha; Sue Ryder homes, Holycross; Rev Fr Celsus Tierney, PP, Holycross and Ballycahill; O’Sullivan’s of Killea; and to all who donated to and participated in the walk.
Pictured above at the presentation of the cheque to Melissa of Milford Hospice are:
Back row: Con Ryan, Thomas Hayes and Conor Hayes.
Front: Michael Hayes, Patrick Ryan, Michael Hayes and Oliver Hayes.
Heartiest congratulations to the Hayes and Ryan families on their magnificent efforts at raising funds for Millford and in remmebering Peggy.