CHARITY IN A HEARTBEAT: Brian McMahon (McMahon Culloty Construction), Agne Kremenskiene (AK Interiors), Donagh O'Regan (Reeks Consulting Engineers), Davide Mosca (Davide Mosca Design Ltd), Justin Healy (Ulster Bank Branch Manager Killarney), and Billy O'Sullivan (Killarney HeartBeat).

By Michelle Crean

One local bank is opening its heart by organising a fundraising event for a local charity this month.

Ulster Bank’s Killarney branch will open its doors for a special fundraiser in aid of HeartBeat  Killarney, a voluntary support group which aims to help people who’ve suffered heart disease, a stroke or a cardiac event return to living as full as life as possible.

On Saturday, October 26 colleagues in the branch are hosting a home expert information event, where interested homeowners and homebuyers can speak to local professionals, including building contractors, engineers, architects and interior designers, in exchange for a discretionary donation to the charity.

The 30-40 minute slots will take place throughout the day from 9.30-4pm and should be booked in advance by emailing justin.u.healy@ulsterbank.com. In return for the consultations, people are asked to bring a donation on the day for  HeartBeat Killarney.

“We in Ulster Bank are delighted to support Killarney HeartBeat, while also providing an interesting and informative experience for our customers and the wider community,” Justin Healy, Ulster Bank’s Killarney Branch Manager, said:

“Whether you’re looking to build your first home, or renovate and refresh your existing property, you’ll be able to share your thoughts and plans with our professionals – all we ask in return is that you donate however much you can to an important local cause. I want to thank McMahon Culloty Construction, Reeks Consulting engineers, Agne Kremenskiene and Davide Mosca for giving up their Saturday to raise money for charity.”

Billy O’Sullivan from  HeartBeat Killarney, said that they work every day to provide information and events in the local area and need all the help they can get to ensure the best possible support for those who’ve suffered heart disease, a stroke or a cardiac event.

“I want to thank everyone who is involved in organising and hosting this wonderful initiative, particularly Ulster Bank colleagues in Killarney and the experts who are giving up their precious time and advice.”

This home expert information event forms part of Ulster Bank’s ongoing ‘Do Good, Feel Good’ initiative, which encourages colleagues to come together and raise money for a registered charity or charities of their choice.