Well we aren't actually giving away a monster (yet) but you know what I mean. A few weeks ago I put a call out for some raffle prizes to raise funds for Flourish, the centre that Havin' A Laugh is involved with. If you read the blog you'll know how much Havin' A Laugh helped... Continue Reading →
Havin’ a coffee, havin’ a chat, havin’ a laugh
Well what can I say! I'm beyond grateful at how fantastically well the Chari-Tea Coffee Morning in aid of Havin'aLaugh went. A fantastic amount of money was raised and it's still coming in. So far €384.50 from raffle, €676.94 from the coffee morning donations. So a total of €1061.44!!! That's just amazing for a two... Continue Reading →
Can you help Oisín?
I'm writing this blog as an appeal. My friend's 14 year old son Oisin is honoured to be invited to attend the 2017 World Games as part of the Irish Team. Oisín, who lives in South Dublin, is a wheelchair user and plays wheelchair basketball and is also an accomplished sailor. Oisín is fundraising to... Continue Reading →
Coolaney – a Community with Spirit
Back in April I wrote about the village I live in, Coolaney, and how they opened a pop-up cafe in the local community centre. It has been run by the community, for the community. Everyone who works in the cafe is a volunteer, it's been a great learning curve and so much fun. Cafe Fia has... Continue Reading →
I’m in jail!!
I'm in jail and I need your help!! I've been charged with “Roaming untethered around Ireland, with camera in hand”. I need to be bailed out or I'm going to have to do hard labour. You can help by donating towards my bail here. If you do donate just drop me an email to let... Continue Reading →
Happy Feet
A few weeks ago Lucy and I went along to a lovely holistic evening of reflexology at the Sligo Park Hotel in aid of the MS NorthWest Therapy Centre. We were both a bit apprehensive as I've only had a trial reflexology session - and to be honest it hurt quite a lot and Lucy... Continue Reading →