Fundraiser in memory of Crossmolina man raises huge total
Pictured in the front row are Kieran and Ann Mulhern presenting the cheque to Lizzanne Donnelly, Ballina Family Resource Centre. Also included is Noah McIntyre Back row, from left: Catherine Connolly, JP Mulhern, Cathal Carolan, Laura Mulhern, Eric Connolly, Grainne Mulhern, Neale Mulhern. Absent due to Storm Isha were Robert Padden, Cormac Durkan, Lorraine Maughan-McDermott, Martin Lynn, Siobhan Gill, Heather Lynott, Caroline Hegarty, Criona Durkan, John Cooney, Paul McDermott, Breda Sheridan, Stephen Flanagan, Fionán Duffy , Nicky Gallagher and Ballina Dragons.
The St Stephen's Day Charity Swim in Crossmolina, in memory of popular local man Brian Mulhern, raised a staggering €11,955.63 for counselling services, based at Ballina Family Resource Centre, for people living in the North Mayo area.
This truly was an amazing event with an electric atmosphere, and it was a wonderful opportunity for all to meet up during Christmas in a beautiful lakeside location at Lough Conn, and to realise such an incredible amount of money.
A big thank you to the brave souls who braved the cold waters and filled sponsorship cards. A very big thank you to all who donated on the day and afterwards and to all the people from near and far who helped to ensure the event ran smoothly.
This event was a great success - and that was down to the team effort of everyone. The most important aspect of the fundraiser is that it has raised awareness for people that help is there when you need it.
To make an appointment at the Ballina Family Resource Centre, the landline number is 096-75573 and the mobile is 087-0618525 or send an email to admin@ballinafrc.com.
