Mary Purcell receives a cheque valued at €7,700 for Grow Mental Health (in memory of the late John ‘Mackey’ McKenna) from Christmas Day Swim at Youghal Quay representatives Eddie Ryan and Tony O’Flaherty in Barry’s, Newtown.
Mary Purcell receives a cheque valued at €7,700 for Grow Mental Health (in memory of the late John ‘Mackey’ McKenna) from Christmas Day Swim at Youghal Quay representatives Eddie Ryan and Tony O’Flaherty in Barry’s, Newtown.
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Ormond Special Olympics received a cheque valued at €7,700 from Christmas Day Swim at Youghal Quay representative Tony O’Flaherty during the presentation function in Barry’s, Newtown. From left: Catherine Kennedy, Liadhan Hassett (Chairperson), Anne Kennedy, Tony O’Flaherty, Fiona McKennedy, Jean Darcy, Lucy O’Neill, Bríd Mackey, Ann O’Meara, Christopher O’Meara, James Brennan, Frankie Daly, Tom Hassett and Kay O’Neill. Photos: Bridget Delaney
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Milford Hospice also received a cheque for €7,700. Pictured are swim organisers Christy Manning and Morgan Ryan in the presence of Tony O’Flaherty during the presentation function in Barry’s, Newtown. The Grace sisters Ciara (English), Sinead (Slattery) and Mairead(daughters of the late Martin Grace) were present at the function to receive the cheque for Milford Hospice.
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Vincent and Bridie Kyne with Marie O’Connor in Barry’s, Newtown.
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Sullivan twins Kaci and Leah (Borrisokane) singing to the music of Ger Phillpot at Barry’s, Newtown, on Saturday night, where a great crowd gathered for the Christmas Day Swim presentation function.
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Enjoying the entertainment provided at the presentation function are, from left, Pat Delaney, Pat Quigley, Ger Madden, Pat O’Flaherty, Ann Madden and her brother Christy Manning.
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The presentation night for the 2025 Christmas Day Swim at Youghal Quay took place at Barry's in Newtown last Saturday night week.
A total of €23,100 was raised, making this one of the most successful swim fundraisers yet. The total was divided equally between the three beneficiaries - Milford Care Centre, Grow Mental Health (Mid-West) and Ormond Special Olympics (Sports Club).
This was the 34th staging of the popular Christmas Day Swim at Youghal Quay. More than half a million euro has been raised since the event began. Well done to all the swimmers and the event organisers, and thanks to everyone who made donations.
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