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Snooker legends exhibition pockets €8,500 for charity
A post-Christmas snooker exhibition featuring two legends of the game has pocketed over €8,500 for a local cancer support charity.
Representatives from Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House returned to Killarney’s Eviston House Hotel in Killarney this week to receive the extraordinary proceeds from event organiser, Connie O’Sullivan and sponsor Pat Eviston.
The sell-out event, featuring snooker legends Ken Doherty and Jimmy White, took place at the Killarney hotel back in early January in memory Patrick’s late wife Linda, who received valuable support form Recovery Haven Kerry prior to her death.
The event also marked the 25th anniversary of Ken Doherty’s World Championship win, with the Dubliner showcasing his coveted trophy on the night.
As well as the match itself – which provided huge entertainment for the snooker-mad audience – the night also
featured a hugely exciting auction, with over €4,000 alone being raised for items including a signed David Clifford match jersey; a cue signed by each player, as well as a cue signed by the late, great, Alex Higgins.
Speaking after the presentation, Marisa Reidy of Recovery Haven said they were absolutely blown away by the amount of money raised on the night.
“There are so many people to thank, but none more so than organiser and chief Connie O'Sullivan and MC David Joyce who did so much work in the background, as well as Pat Eviston for choosing Recovery Haven as the beneficiary and being such a generous sponsor,” she said.
“A huge debt of gratitude too to our very own Kerry All Star David Clifford who donated one of his match jerseys to the auction and of course the extraordinary generosity of the people in the room - it truly blew us away and we are indebted to everyone for making the night such a resounding success.”
Glenflesk GAA hosts cardiac screening clinic
Glenflesk GAA Healthy Club recently welcomed the Dillon Quirke Foundation to run a cardiac screening clinic for its young members.
A total of 45 club players aged 12 to 18 underwent vital heart checks designed to promote early detection and heart health awareness among young athletes.
Medical personnel from Advanced Medical Services conducted the screenings with professionalism and care, while the club’s Healthy Club Team oversaw the smooth operation of the event.
The Dillon Quirke Foundation operates without government funding, relying entirely on public support to raise awareness of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) and provide non-cost cardiac clinics to sports clubs across Ireland.
Glenflesk GAA encourages anyone wishing to support the foundation’s ongoing screening work to consider making a donation online at dillonquirkefoundation.com.
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