Night at the dogs fundraiser - Running for Josie

A night at the dogs fundraiser has been organised to help Seamus Hennessy with his 'Running for Josie' campaign, which culminates with the former Tipp senior hurler running in the Antarctic Ice Marathon on December 13th.

Seamus has embarked on the fundraiser in memory of his late mother, Josie, who passed away in 2000, and hopes to raise €200,000 for two suicide awareness charities – Pieta House and Living Links. Both charities provide life-saving services for people across Ireland and both are heavily involved in our local community in the county – Pieta House has a centre in Roscrea, while Living Links is based in Nenagh.

Breda Blessing Doheny, who hails from the same parish as Seamus – Kilruane – has organised a night at the dogs at Thurles Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, October 20th, at 8pm.