» Fundraising
The annual Balbriggan Lions Fundraiser took place last Sunday, 19th May at Balbriggan Golf Club. 170 players competed in the event. The Lions thanked the club for their continued support for this event. The course was in excellent condition. All of the sponsors were acknowledged. (more…)
To celebrate being 10 years cancer free in 2019 Cathal Gibbons was looking for a challenge. Having done Hell & Back and Tough Mudder over the past few years, Cathal wanted to step it up in 2019. In order to really challenge himself and replicate the struggles one might go though (more…)
Balbriggan Golf Club are delighted to host another Charity Pink Day Open Team Event to raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer Research Ireland. All proceeds from the Pink Day will go to the Charity. The organisers are Patricia Rooney, Collette Guildea, Barbara Kenny & Frances Whelan. (more…)
The Ace fundraising committee put in a huge effort every year to raise funds for very deserving causes. On Thursday 18th April the committee, Fran Malone, Patricia Malone, Bridget Delaney, Sharon Casey & Sharon Caldwell presented a cheque for € 7815.50 to Paul Hickey one of the (more…)
A Traditional Irish music night was held on Thursday 4th April to raise funds for this years Balbriggan Parish Lourdes Pilgrimage. Eileen Og rang out the tunes, a 3 piece band consisting of Séan, John and Charlie rang out the tunes. A great night was had by all. Now in it’s 51st year, Balbriggan (more…)
On Thursday 28th March Balbriggan ICA presented a cheque for €800 from funds raised at their recent table quiz to Balbriggan Senior Citizens. A big well done to the ladies in the ICA who are continuously helping good causes. The money donated with be a big help to Balbriggan Senior (more…)
A big congratulations to the hundreds of athletes who took part in the 8th Balbriggan Cancer Support Group 10k/ Half Marathon this morning. The atmosphere was electric as the athletes gathered at the Balbriggan Cancer Support Group centre before the race and it was uplifting to hear stories (more…)
One of the big events on Balbriggan’s calendar is the Balbriggan Cancer Support Group 10k/Half Marathon. Each year hundreds of athletes turn out to walk or run the 10k and to run the half marathon. The event has grown year on year and this year there is a new set up, providing each (more…)
On Tuesday 19th February Balbriggan Lions Club presented a very generous cheque for €2,000 to Balbriggan Meals on Wheels. Balbriggan Lions Club are committed to helping Meals on Wheels and the monies raised were from their annual Christmas bottle draw. Balbriggan Meals (more…)
Now in it’s 51st year the Balbriggan Lourdes Pilgrimage group has been fundraising and bringing sick people to Lourdes. On Thursday night they held a a table quiz to raise funds for this years trip. It was a great night with some tough questions thrown in however the winning team on (more…)
Balbriggan/North county Dublin branch of guide dogs wish to thank all who supported us throughout 2018 and especially in the run up to Christmas. The transition year Students of Loreto Secondary school took some cards and calendars plus some of our toy dogs into the canteen (more…)
On Friday night 28 dancers took to the dance floor to raise funds for O’Dwyers GAA club. O’Dwyers is celebrating it’s centenary year and what a great way to end out the year. The performances thrilled the packed audience who were treated to hours of fantastic dancing and the atmosphere (more…)