Previous Events 2008

Note: We endeavour to include all donations and details of events run in aid of the Hospice Fund.
If you notice any errors or omissions regarding events you organised please let us know and we will be happy to rectify the situation.

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New Year's Eve Disco
DATE: 31 December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Willie Meighan
LOCATION: Cleere's Bar, Parliament Street, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: € 1,623

St. Stephen's Day Walk
DATE: 26 December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Pat Fitzpatrick & North West Kilkenny Development Group
LOCATION: Gathabawn Area, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €3,500

Make Way for the Turkey Fun Run!
DATE: 14 December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Seán ÓhÁrgáin
DETAILS HERE
FUNDS RAISED: €855

Carol Singing
DATE: December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Eamonn Corcoran and Friends
LOCATION: Loughboy, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €415

Car Wash
DATE: 13 December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Bagenalstown Fire Service with thanks to John and the staff of The Estoria Bar & Restaurant
FUNDS RAISED: € tbc

Quiz Night
DATE: 8 December 2008
ORGANISED BY:Eamonn Corcoran (SLHF)
LOCATION: Ryan's Bar, Friary Street, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €500

Carol Singing Service
DATE: 7 December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny Presbyterian Church
FUNDS RAISED: €983

The Good Earth Fundraiser
DATE: 6 December 2008
LOCATION: The Good Earth, Kieran Street, Kilkenny
DETAILS: Customer prize draw; Customer contribution
FUNDS RAISED: €355

Carol Singing with St Francis Abbey Brewery Choir & Friends
DATE: 6 December 2008
LOCATION: Kilkenny Town Hall, The Tholsel
FUNDS RAISED: €1,123

CD Launch - Keltic Kats
DATE: 4 December 2008
LOCATION: Kytler's Inn, Kieran Street, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: € tbc

Race Night
DATE: December 2008
ORGANISED BY: Joe Coyne
LOCATION: Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €4, 098.45

Bring & Buy Sale
DATE: November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Freshford ICA
LOCATION: Freshford, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €165

Tractor Run
DATE: November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Ballyraggett Vintage Tractor Club
FUNDS RAISED: €2,000

Casino Night
DATE: 28 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Teresa Dermody and Friends
LOCATION: Railway House, Bagenalstown, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €1,850

Christmas Flower Arranging
DATE: 18 November 2008
PRESENTED BY: Olive O'Shea
ORGANISED BY: Breed Doran
LOCATION: Dara Centre, Goresbridge, Co. Kilkenny
DETAILS: Flower Arrangements raffled on the night
FUNDS RAISED: €3,700

Coffee Morning
DATE: 17 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: SE Health Board Health Promtion Unit
LOCATION: Dean Street, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €251

An Evening with Faith Almond, Beauty Consultant
DATE: 14 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Brigid Comerford, Breda Harrison & Friends
LOCATION: Ballycallan Hall, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €3,660

Cabaret Night
DATE: 14 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Catherine Hickey
LOCATION: Ryan's of the Cross, Crosspatrick. Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €1,040

Cabaret
DATE: 10 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Paddy Cullen
LOCATION: The Village Club, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €3,157

Kiltorcan Raceway Event
DATE: 2 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Carrick-on-Suir Motor Club/Mary Commins
FUNDS RAISED: €1,150

Classic Car Run
DATE: 2 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny Motor Club
FUNDS RAISED: €3,157

Network Ball and Fashion Show
DATE: 1 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny Business Women's Network
FUNDS RAISED: €18,397

Cake Sale
DATE: November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Joan Fogarty
Location: Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €3,175

Fundraising Party
DATE: November 2008
ORGANISED BY: Ita Crowley
Location: Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €4,982

Fun Event
DATE: 31 October; 1 November 2008
ORGANISED BY: A-Wear, Carlow
FUNDS RAISED: €111

Nearest the Pin - Golfing Event
DATE: 26 October 2008
ORGANISED BY: Genevieve Byrne
FUNDS RAISED: €330

Proceeds from Helen's Haven Beauty Salon
DATE: 15 October 2008
ORGANISED BY: Helen McMahon
LOCATION: Kiltown, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €625

Hospice Week Lavender Days
DATE: 9, 10, 11 October 2008
ORGANISED BY: SLHF and KCLR 96fm
LOCATION: Kilkenny City
FUNDS RAISED:€8,011

Charity Challenge
DATE: 11 October 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Mgmt and Staff
LOCATION: Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel
FUNDS RAISED:€10,650

Coffee Morning
DATE: 7 October 2008
ORGANISED BY: St. Leo's College Carlow - Kate Redmond
LOCATION: Carlow
FUNDS RAISED:€247.72

Bag Packing
DATE: October 2008
ORGANISED BY: St.Patrick's Senor Ladies Club
LOCATION: Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED:€850

Tea, Coffee, Cake Sale
DATE: October 2008
ORGANISED BY: Johnswell Community
LOCATION: Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED:€500

Coffee Morning
DATE: 23 September 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny Heritage Council
LOCATION: Ploughing Championships, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €911

Art for Sale - Including work by well-known artists
DATE: 18 September 2008
ORGANISED BY: 5 to 6 Kilkenny Women's Art Project
LOCATION: Bridgewater House, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €4,640

Pumpapalooza
DATE: 23 August 2008
ORGANISED BY: Davy Holland
LOCATION: The Pumphouse Bar, Parliament Street, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €6,285

KCLR 96FM & Celtic Bookmakers – Complimentary bet - nominated beneficiary
DATE: July 2008
ORGANISED BY: Sue Nunn
LOCATION: Galway Races
FUNDS RAISED: €600

Garden Party
DATE: 27th July 2008
ORGANISED BY: Ruby and Henry Miller
LOCATION: Bawnmore, Johnstown
FUNDS RAISED: €2,660

Coffee Morning
DATE: July 2008
ORGANISED BY: Chris Wilkinson
LOCATION: Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €1,483

Rarely Seen Above Ground - Gig
DATE: 27th June 2008
ORGANISED BY: Jeremy Hickey
LOCATION: Cleeres, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €620

Step by Step Creche fundraiser
DATE: 24th June 2008
ORGANISED BY: Helen Mallon
LOCATION: Paulstown
FUNDS RAISED: €425

Harley Bike ride around Ireland
DATE: 21st June 2008
ORGANISED BY: Monica Dunne and Brenda Cleere
LOCATION: Around Ireland
FUNDS RAISED: €1,550

Little Black Wren - Gig
DATE: 20th June 2008
ORGANISED BY: Little Black Wren
LOCATION:  Cleeres, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €215

Masquerade Ball
DATE: 7th June 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny Business Club
LOCATION: Hotel Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €10,500

Goodnight Cats – Rugby Jersey Raffle
DATE: June 2008
ORGANISED BY: Cat Laughs Staff
LOCATION: Kilkenny City
FUNDS RAISED: €1,200

Table Quiz
DATE: 22nd May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Kilkenny City Branch INTO
LOCATION: Springhill Court Hotel
FUNDS RAISED: €3,100

Make Up Session
DATE: 21st May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Anne Walpole
LOCATION: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €300

Raffle
DATE: 11th May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Liam Lanigan (IMPACT)
LOCATION: Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €1,000

Flag Day
DATE: 9th & 10th May 2008
ORGANISED BY: SLHF
LOCATION: Kilkenny City
FUNDS RAISED: €9,020

Fundraising Gig - Various Artists
DATE: 9th May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Eamonn Cleere
LOCATION: Ryans Bar, Friary Street, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €700

The Carers Assoc. Kilkenny Mini Marathon
DATE: 5th May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Individual Supporters
LOCATION: Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €5,400

Rhythm & Roots Fundraiser
DATE: 2nd May 2008
ORGANISED BY: SLHF
LOCATION: The Pumphouse, Parliament Street
FUNDS RAISED: €1,400

Gala Concert
DATE: 2nd May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Eamonn Corcoran
LOCATION: Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €3,100

Various Events
DATE: May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Callan Women’s Art Group
LOCATION: Callan
FUNDS RAISED: €620

Fundraiser Event
DATE: May 2008
ORGANISED BY: Chris Wilkinson
LOCATION: Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny
FUNDS RAISED: €1,111.42

Book Sale
DATE: 29th March 2008
ORGANISED BY: Bridget O'Connell
LOCATION: Sunny Days Montessori School
FUNDS RAISED: €658

Variety Concert and 2 Table Quizzes
DATE: 10th March 2008
ORGANISED BY: Sonny Cullen & Friends
LOCATION: James Stephens Club
FUNDS RAISED: €2,243.70

Music Night
DATE: 9th March 2008
ORGANISED BY: Eamonn Cleere
LOCATION: Ryan's Pub, Friary Street
FUNDS RAISED: €700

Check-out Bucket Collection
DATE: 3rd to 7th Feb 2008
ORGANISED BY: Monica Dunne, Management & staff
LOCATION: Superquinn, Market Cross
FUNDS RAISED: €2,400

Coffee Morning
DATE: 8th Jan 2008
ORGANISED BY: Adrienne Jackson
LOCATION: Kennyswell Road
FUNDS RAISED: €1,080.33

Fundraising Social Event
DATE: 7th Jan 2008
ORGANISED BY: K Club
LOCATION: Newpark Hotel
FUNDS RAISED: €1,300

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