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€19k donated to St Francis Special School
CHEQUE THIS OUT: A cheque for €19,000 was presented to SFSS Autism Parent Support Group from the Autism Golf Classic 2019 held in Beaufort Golf Club. From left: Breeda Cronin, Sonny Looney, Mossie Walsh, Tim Buckley (Parknasilla Bar Manager), Brigitta Looney and Madeleine Murphy.
By Michelle Crean
Storm Hanna had little effect on one local fundraiser in April – as €19k was raised for a local charity!
The Autism Golf Classic, held at Beaufort Golf Club on April 26, raised the staggering amount with the cheque handed over to SFSS Autism Parent Support Group in St Francis Special School.
“This year’s golf classic was phenomenal, raising little over €19,000. Even Storm Hannah didn't take effect,” Brigitta Looney, one of the organisers said.
“Over 44 teams went out on the day. We are ever so grateful to all our golfers. Only for them we wouldn't have a classic. Thanks to all our sponsors we had 39 greens, 31 tees, over 31 fabulous prizes for our live raffle that took place that evening.
First prize in the golf classic went to Beaufort Golf Club, second John Cogan, Cork, and
third Donie Broderick, Kilcummin. The top prize in the live raffle for two nights in the Parknasilla Resort and Spa went to John Donovan, Tureencahill, Gneeveguilla.
“All funds raised go to SFSS Autism Parent Support group, to help children in St Francis Special School gain private therapies such as speech and language therapy, music therapy resources etc. Each year we’re able to add children to our group, it's great to see our group growing each year and watch the children thrive. Us parents and our children from SFSS Autism Parent Support Group would like to give huge thanks to all our sponsors and businesses that supported us, and have continually supported us annually. To our ticket sellers and those who supported the raffle, thank you. Without your continuous help and support this would not happen so thank you all kindly.”
Staff and customers at Muckross Garden Centre have raised a total of €12,500 for the Kerry Cancer Support Group through donations made at their miniature Christmas village.
The popular festive display, located in the Muckross Garden Restaurant, drew significant crowds and contributions over Christmas.
The Kerry Cancer Support Group, established in 2007, provides a vital service through its Health Link Transport. Since 2010, the charity has offered free transport to cancer patients across Kerry, West Cork, and West Limerick, ensuring they can attend essential treatment at hospitals in Cork and Limerick.
The donation will go directly towards maintaining these transport services, which rely heavily on community fundraising to remain free for service users.
Lions Club to host scrap metal collection for CUH Children’s Cancer Unit
Killarney Lions Club has issued a reminder that its 2026 scrap metal collection takes place this Saturday, March 28, at Killarney Racecourse.
Organised in partnership with KWD Recycling, the event will raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH).
The collection will run from 9am to 4pm. Members of the public are encouraged to donate non-ferrous scrap metals, including aluminium, copper, brass, zinc, and stainless steel. Organisers have noted that “white goods” such as fridges, cookers, and washing machines cannot be accepted at this event.
“Our scrap collection went really well last year, so we’re looking forward to as many people as possible making a donation again this year,” said Killarney Lions Club President, Jason Higgins.
All proceeds from the recycled metal will go towards improving facilities for families using the essential services at the CUH Children’s Cancer Unit. The Killarney Lions Club continues to support various local groups and individuals through such fundraising efforts and voluntary activities.
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