Daffodil Day collection in Carrick-on-Suir and Piltown raised over €17,700
Carrick-on-Suir & Piltown Daffodil Day Committee has presented a cheque for the proceeds to the Irish Cancer Society
The Daffodil Day fundraising campaign in Carrick-on-Suir and neighbouring Piltown in March raised more than €17,700 for the Irish Cancer Society.
Carrick-on-Suir & Piltown Daffodil Day Committee presented the proceeds of the annual Daffodil Day collection conducted in the town and village on March 28 to Nicola McMahon of the Irish Cancer Society at a ceremony in the Nano Nagle Community Resource Centre on April 16.
Nicola thanked the entire community for their unwavering generosity year after year and all the volunteers who dedicate their time to the annual fundraising campaign.
Carrick-on-Suir & Piltown Daffodil Day Committee said it wished to thank all who volunteered to help out with the collection.
The Committee particularly thanked all the volunteers at collection points and the businesses that allowed volunteers collect outside their premises.
“We thank Maria Madden and Carrick-on-Suir & District Lions Club members, Tyrone Power from Carrick-on-Suir River Rescue, Laura and staff from the Nano Nagle Community Resource Centre, Sr Loreto and the Mercy Sisters.
“We also thank Pat Power of Bridgewater House, Mary O’Keeffe and students from Scoil Mhuire Secondary School, Adam Green, Maurette Hanlon and the staff of Bank of Ireland, Carrick-on-Suir. Thanks to Margaret and Ber of the Daycare Centre and Joan Moloney for the lovely knitted hats.
“And thanks to the staff and children from Ballyneale National School and to the volunteers who helped in the shop. Last but not least, thank you to all who donated.
“The total amount raised was €17,734.43 - an incredible amount, which could not be achieved without the generosity of all who donated on the day,” the Committee added.
Vote of Sympathy
Meanwhile, a vote of sympathy to the family of the late Brendan Mulvaney was passed at the Committee’s recent meeting.
Brendan together with Angela Green and Sr Immaculata set up the Carrick-on-Suir Daffodil Day group over 30 years ago.
“Brendan was looking forward to helping out again this year as he did with numerous charities.
“He loved Daffodil Day and meeting people. We will miss his beautiful singing voice and his big hearty laugh but most of all we will miss Brendan.
“We are very lucky and blessed to have known him. May he rest in peace,” the Committee added.