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5th May 2024 Mike Horan Vintage Car Run

 

 

 

 

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April 2024 Presentation of €11,265 by Lough Lein Anglers

 

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10th April 2024 Lough Lein Anglers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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27th March 2024 Interview with David Nelligan of Radio Kerry

 

 

 

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12th March 2024 Charlie Bird  RIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2nd March 2024 Drink Tea for MND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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29th January 2024 Kilbrin Christmas presentation of €1,320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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28th January 2024 T J Nelligan presentation of €780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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14th November 2023 Killarney Rugby Club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12th November 2023 Ring of Kerry Presentation

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18th October 2023 Thanks for Flag Day KFMN €6768

 

 

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17th October 2023 Rads presentation O’Neills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17th October Martin Quirke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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17th October 2023 Walk while you can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1st August 2023 Tralee Lions Club presentation of €4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2nd March 2023 Bridie O’Neills grandchildren

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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21st February 2023 Drink Tea for MND  Total of 941,654.74 raised so far

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5th October 2022 Conor Kelleher Dripsey presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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19th July 2022 Tureencahill presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4th July 2022 Killarney Flag Day Miceal Martin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2nd July 2022 Tralee Lions Club presentation of €4,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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22nd June 2022 Debbie Quirke presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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21st June 2022 Christy Lehane Drink Tea for MND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11th June 2022 Spa presentation of cheque

 

 

 

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24th May 2022 Killarney Rugby Club  3 photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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21st May 2022 Fundraising effort by Lisselton €21,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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19th May 2022 Spa GAA Morning Coffee Photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9th May 2022 Spa GAA Coffee Morning Launch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20th April 2022Millo O’Meara Tournament poster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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9th April 2022 Charlie Bird Video

 

 

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9th April 2022 More photos from National Park walk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5th April 2022 John Lordan Group photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2nd April 2022 Lots of pictures from National Park walk

2nd April 2022 Walk in National Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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22nd March 2022 Walk in National Park Map

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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15th March 2022 John Lordan Climb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5th March 2022 Save this day walk in National Park

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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28th October 2021 Charlie Bird diagnosed with MND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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27th October 2021 Presented €10,500 to IMNDA in Dublin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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25th October Pat Nolan passes away RIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20th October 2021 John Murphy presents €9,000 to IMNDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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14th September 2021 Kanturk Golf Club Captain Pat O’Connor and President Eamonn Tarrant Presentation of €1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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13th August 2021 Telecom Eireann Social Club Presentation

 

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13th August 2021 Telecom Eireann Social Club Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11th August 2021 John Murphy and Laura Rafferty  Tralee Golf Club Captain Day for IMNDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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28th July 2021 Introducing new CEO Lilian McGovern

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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27th July 2021 Video collage KFMN

 

 

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22nd June 2021 Casey family Rathmore Drink Tea for MND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7th June 2021 Farewell to Marie Reavey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6th June 2021 Farewell to Marie Reavey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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4th June 2021 Christy Lehane Drinking Tea for MND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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28th May 2021 Farewell to Roisin Duffy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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29th January2021 Voice for MND Tralee Telephonist

The month of February is with us again and the IMNDA are again running their annual sponsored silence campaign “Voice 4 MND”. The idea is that you stay silent for a minimum of 30 minutes so you can experience what it would be like to loose your voice. Imagine one hour, imagine one day, imagine one week without your voice. A huge thanks is due to all the Motor Neurone sufferers who posted their stories telling of their experiences and coping with losing their voices. I am thinking of Kerry woman Madeline O’Connor who was diagnosed with MND in April 2020. The diagnosis devastated Madeline as she was forced to retire from work in the Eir Call Centre because her voice had deteriorated so much and she was slurring her words. Madeline says what she misses most about losing her voice is that she cannot have chats with her daughter Marie, or have conversations with her friends. I am thinking of Marie from Dublin who says she is fighting every day to keep her voice, and Gerard from County Offaly who said , “So if you are too tired to speak, sit next to me, because I too am fluent in silence.

Sadly all KFMN fundraising efforts have been put on ice for the time being but the purpose of this Sponsored Silence as Madeline said was to create awareness and to fundraise for the IMNDA. This can be done by visiting their website www.imnda.ie and fill out on line the registration form. Simple as that. Secondly spread the awareness by sharing your sponsored silence on social media and nominate friends and family to join you. You can also donate to the campaign by texting MND to 50300 to donate €2 where 100% goes to the IMNDA and as Madeline O’Connor of Tralee said , If we could raise awareness of the needs of Motor Neurone patients then it would be a wonderful confidence boost for us to go out into the community and enjoy life as normal. At present there are 19 people with Motor Neurone Disease in Kerry and this campaign aims to give them and all other MND sufferers a voice which unfortunately is something that this debilitating illness robs them of.

We are still in the slow lane, not meeting each other and staying at home because because of the Corona Virus. We have become more aware of zoom and things virtual. Thanks to our special nurses for all they do for our MND patients in these difficult times and I highly recommend that you read a wonderful article by MND specialist nurse Fidelma Rutledge, http//imnda./a-nurses -perspective/  We will get through this difficult pandemic because we will do all that is asked of us which is for our good and it will be great to get together again and wont there be a lot of catching to do and hopefully before too long we will all have received the vaccination.

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21st November 2020 Death of Patrick Quinn

It was sadness that we learned of the death of Patrick Quinn at the young age of 37 who along with Pete Frates inspired the worldwide phenomenon that we knew as the Ice Bucket Challenge. Patrick was diagnosed with MND / ALS a month after celebrating his 30th birthday back in 2013 but his interactions with social media back in 2014 telling of the novel idea of people being drenched with iced cold water to raise funding for MND / ALS took the whole world by storm finally raising a huge €168 million worldwide for medical research. Celebrities, politicians, sports stars all came on board to be associated with the ice bucket challenge.

Part of Patrick Quinn’s legacy is the huge ice bucket challenge that took place in Ireland where ordinary family members, clubs, schools and celebrities alike took the challenge after Daithi O’Shea took a drenching while presenting the Rose of Tralee. The reslt ofthis wetting netted the IMNDA a massive €1.7 million which enabled the association to employ a third specialist nurse for two years and giving a considerable amount of money towards medical research. All this is thanks to the New York man Patrick Quinn who decided to fundraise soon after he was diagnosed with MND / ALS.

May his noble soul rest in peace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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16th October 2020 IMNDA Virtual AGM / Conference

Sadly we were not able to have our Annual Physical AGM this year due to Covid -19 restrictions. However thanks to modern technologies we were able to log in to our computers and have the AGM / Conference zoomed into our homes.

I congratulate IMNDA CEO Roisin Duffy, PR Maeve Leahy and all the other people who put this years IMNDA  Annual Conference / AGM 2020 together. Jonathon Healy again proved to be a a very capable facilitator . The officers presented a well prepared reports and all the speakers updated us on MND research and how MND affects the brain, trial participations, provision of care and finally IMNDA nurses presented a well prepared report on the everyday work experience in these Covid -19 times so everybody take a well deserved bow. Finally every good wish to all our MND families. Do stay safe and stay in touch and please god next year we will be able to get together again and renew old acquaintances at a normal physical conference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6th October 2020 Bridie O’Neill’s grandchildren Blackwaterbridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6th October 2020 Sean Hurley

Following on from tribute to Sean Hurley featured below it was nice to learn on Saturday September 11th 2020 that the popular Radio Kerry presenter had indeed posthumously been honoured with an IMRO award to add to his PPI award he had won in 2010. Sean passed away on September 7th 2020 and I know he would he would be thrilled with this very deserved award.

Our sympathises go to Sean’s family and his many friends. May he rest in peace.

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16thSeptember 2020 Sean Hurley A Tribute

It is with sad but fond memories that I of my good friend Sean Hurley of “Radio Kerry” fame as I write these few lines on behalf KFMN  and Lissivigeen Community Alert Association. Firstly I must say that Sean Hurley was the ultimate professional in everything he did. I first realised this way back on February 2008 when he came to Darby O’ Gill’s  House Hotel in Lissivigeen to do a Radio Kerry Rambling House special.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12th July 2020 Drink tea for MND Mick and Kathleen Gleeson etc

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the people who generously supported the IMNDA initiative Drink Tea for MND. Thanks to all the people who hosted virtual tea parties, people who gave personal donations on line and all the loyal people locally who handed in donations to Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone which were handed in to the IMNDA.

Donations are always very welcomed by the IMNDA as they rely on fundraising for 86% of their annual budget in these strange times of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions the response was particularly gratifying. Thanks and good health to you all.

Ar scath a cheile a mhaireann na daoine.

Photograph shows Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson and his wife Kathleen who hosted a Drink Virtual Tea for MND at their home with neighbours Noreen Murphy, Doreen Casey / Horan and Mary Lehane.

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Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12th July 2020 Alan Quirke Cycle

For all of you cycling enthusiasts who might like to exercise those muscles again after the long Covid-19 restrictions I attach a word document from Tipperary man Alan Quirke who lost his father to MND some weeks back and he is very interested in doing some fundraising for the IMNDA who looked after his dad so well during his illness. See the attachment for all details of Alan’s proposed cycle.

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21st June 2020 Christy Lehane  Drinking Tea for MND

Today I am drinking Virtual Tea for MND supporting the IMNDA to raise much needed funding to support more than 400 people living with MND on Ireland. Despite social distancing we can still be together whether its for a cup of tea during a zoom chat or in the back garden with friends. To donate go to www.imnda.ie

Every year MND associations across the globe mark June 21st as a special day of recognition where the International Alliance of ALS / MND associations across the world undertake a range of activities to raise awareness and keeping focussed on the search for the cause, treatment and eventual cure of ALS /MND.

Today we think of all our MND sufferers many of who are raising funding themselves themselves. Thanks to all our friends in the Kingdom who have donated so generously to this Virtual Tea Drinking initiative.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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20th June 2020 Drinking Virtual Tea for MND Rathmore

Shirley Nagle from Rathmore is asking for donations for Drink Virtual Tea for MND. This year June 21st (Sunday) is Global MND day. Because of the Covid – 19 pandemic this is the IMNDA National fundraiser.  See post on Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone date June 12th to make a donation.

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16th June 2020 Drinking Virtual Tea for MND Rathmore

Pictured are a group of good people from Rathmore drinking Virtual Tea for MND.

Included in the photograph are Mary and Patsy Casey, Lucy and Donal Casey along with Rachel and Eimear O’Connor. Well done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10th June 2020 Drink Tea for MND

10th June 2020 ALS / MND Day to be celebrated 21st June every year.

International  MND / ALS day is celebrated throughout the world on June 21st every year. Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone usually hold their annual flag day in Killarney town on the weekend of the 21st June. This year is different because of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions means our flag day is cancelled, The IMNDA traditionally hosted a Drink Tea for MND on this week also but alas this has limitations this year due to the pandemic. But all is not lost because the IMNDA came up with a novel idea of hosting Virtual Drink Tea for MND and KFMN are happy to lend their support and encouragement to the superb initiative and encourage people to drink virtual tea for MND. All proceeds donated will be very much appreciated as this year 2020 many fundraising events had to be cancelled. The IMNDA depends heavily on the generosity of the public to carry out all its vital services and as I have said many times before in the past it is the public and and our supporters of the association who generate over 83% of its income.

KFMN say thanks again to our loyal friends and supporters who never left us down in the past and hopefully this venture will be your cup of tea.

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18th May 2020 Paddy Fenning RIP

People lined the streets, while social distancing in Tullamore to day to celebrate the life of Paddy Fenning.

 

 

 

 

 

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17th April 2020 Just a thought for Easter Christy Lehane

As we journey together through these uncertain times of Covid-19  I wish you all peace and blessings of Easter 2020. As we self isolate and cocoon we are now in the slow lane with lots of time to reflect and put our houses in order.

We are especially aware of all our Motor Neurone families and friends at this time. All of us vulnerable people at home salute and thank all medical staff who risk their own health working in hospitals, nursing homes and covid centres. I’m also thinking of our IMNDA nurses who continue to provide specialised care in these difficult times.

In conclusion I know that we will all get through this together by doing what is asked of us. Take time to enjoy the sunshine and listen to the birds and to look after each other and stay safe and to stay in touch.

 

 

 

 

 

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24th March 2020 Cllr Michael Gleeson

As Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone I wish to acknowledge the great work done by the current Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson in highlighting the issue of the salaries of four specialist nurses employed by the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. In December 2019 at a Kerry Co Council meeting Cllr Gleeson brought up the issue of funding of four specialist care community nurses employed by the IMNDA stating that these nurses salaries are paid from voluntary donations only saving the Irish state the huge cost of hospital or nursing home care.

Presently these four nurses provide support, care and advice to more than three hundred and eighty patients, their families and carers across the twenty six counties.

On the 20th February 2020 Cllr Michael Gleeson had a motion on the agenda of the Regional Health Forum South meeting requesting that the HSE South calls on the HSE and the Department of Health to pay the salaries of the four nurses employed by the IMNDA. Cllr Gleeson made a very impassioned case for funding telling all present what Motor Neurone Disease really is and the way it affects so many people many of which were well known to him.  He suggested to the meeting that the Motor Neurone sufferers are deserving of better from the State. Not better nurses because the present ones are superb but more nurses and properly funded nurses.

On Monday 24th February 2020 Mayor Gleeson did an interview with Radio na Gaeltachta on the topic of funding of four IMNDA nurses.

Finally I wish to thank my neighbour and friend Cllr Michael Gleeson for highlighting the issue of funding for IMNDA nurses and putting the issue on a different platform. Please God a meeting with relevant HSE personnel and the Board of the IMNDA will soon be arranged and we look forward to a positive outcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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24th March 2020 Peggy Kelleher Presentation €700

Christy Lehane Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone was pleased to accept a cheque for €700 from Elizabeth and Peggy Kelleher on behalf of Castleisland native T J Nelligan at the Heights Hotel Killarney on March 20th 2020. This cheque was the proceeds of various ceili’s organised  by T J during 2019 with all the monies raised going to Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone.

We sincerely thank T J for selecting our charity again this year providing much needed funding for the provision of specialist medical equipment for our Motor Neurone sufferers an also to pat the wages f the IMNDA specialist nurses. All of this with the aim of enabling our MND sufferers to spend as much time as possible in the comfort their own homes. While fundraising does not get any easier we are very grateful to see people like T J Nelligan to come to our assistance so many times.

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4th January 2020 Cllr Michael Gleeson

As Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone  I want to take this opportunity to thank Mayor of Killarney Cllr Michael Gleeson for raising the issue of payment of the four Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association specialist nursesat a recent meeting of the Kerry County Council. Cllr Gleeson requested Kerry County Council to take up this issue with the Department of Health / Health Service Executive at the next HSE Forum South meeting in February 2020.

Sadly the IMNDA is reliant on fundraising / donations for 86% of its annual budget. Until 2014 the IMNDA had only two specialist nurses to cover the whole country from Malin Head to Mizen Head. Then came the Ice Bucket Challenge which enabled the association to pay the wages of a third specialist nurse.  More recently thanks to the huge fundraising done by Father Tony Coote the IMNDA were able to employ a fourth specialist nurse. I  find it so hard to believe that fundraisers like us must continue to fundraise to to pay our nurses wages.

We in Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone are very heartened by Cllr Gleeson raising these issues with the HSE and we hope that the powers that be will deal with his request favourably. This terrible disease is on the increase and while research is ongoing to find a cure or at least to slow down its progress we rely on the very specialised care and support of our four specialist nurses . None of us knows who will require the services of our nurses in the future as Motor Neurone Disease has no regard for age or status.

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21st December 2019 Kilbrin Presentation of €17,100Kilbrin Presentation

Following a cheque presentation of €17,100 to the IMNDA by Pat Phil and Julie Nolan in the Community Centre Kilbrin County Cork on Thursday night December 12th 2019 a Culture night took place. This was a most enjoyable night where tea, sandwiches, buns and christmas cake was served in abundance by a very friendly staff to the very big crowd in attendance .

Tom O’ Riordan who acted as Master of ceremonies was also the man who put the whole evenings event together and he also sang a few songs to get the night started. Soon I realised that there was a lot of talent on show. Some were story tellers, others had long recitations which left me wondering how does ones brain retain all these verses. There was also dome beautiful music provided accordion and guitar and singers to complement it all which made for a most enjoyable night. I was privileged to be there for all the music and craic with such good and friendly folk.

Thanks again to Tom O’ Riordan and his committee for organising this huge event tonight. Thanks to Charleville Vintage Club and District who attracted entries from all over the South West region for the charity run. Most of all a special thanks to Pat Nolan who was the main organiser behind the event, and tonight’s party in the Community Centre is a testament to the respect in which Pat and his family are held in the Kilbrin area. I was delighted to be in their company for the night.

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19th December 2019 Kilbrin Presentation of €17,100

In a packed Community Centre in Kilbrin County Cork on Thursday 12th December 2019 with both Pat and Phil Nolan and family along with Charleville & District Vintage Club presented a huge cheque for €17,100 to Christy Lehane Ambassador for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. All this money was the proceeds of a 20 and 50 mile loop with Vintage cars, Lorries,  Tractors and Motor Bike run organised in Kilbrin in support of the IMNDA on a beautiful Sunday the 6th October 2019.

Kilbrin native Pat Nolan and his wife Phil and family and Charleville & District Vintage Club Chairman Michael Herbert organised the event. Special thanks goes to all the volunteers who helped on the day to make the vintage run such a a success. It must also be stated that all this is due to the esteem that Pat and his family are held in the community and further afield.

Christy Lehane speaking on behalf of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association  thanked everyone present for the warm welcome extended to him and he also noted the community spirit that was very evident on the night. Christy thanked Pat and Phil Nolan and family and Charleville Vintage Club for raising this huge amount of money for the IMNDA who are the only organisation in Ireland who provide specialist care and support to people with Motor Neurone Disease, their families and carers. Christy stated that 86% of the annual budget of the IMNDA is reliant on fundraising.  All monies go towards the provision of specialist medical equipment , financial assistance towards home care and research . The IMNDA are pleased to say they now employ four specialist nurses to look after our MND patients and their families..

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16th December 2019 Offaly footballer Paddy Fenning fundraisingOffaly Footballer Paddy Fenningl (1)

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10th December 2019

It is with sadness that we learned of the death of Pete Frates otherwise known to us ad the man who came up with the idea of the worldwide phenomenon of the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and funding of ALS also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease and Motor Neurone Disease. This challenge was to raise money for research back in 2014 and this event took social media by storm with participants eventually raising more than €199 million worldwide thanks to Pete Frates who himself was diagnosed with MND in 2012 aged 27.  Facebook tells us that in 2014 a total of 2.4 million videos recorded people being drenched with iced water.

In Ireland the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association announced that monies raised by the Ice Bucket Challenge amounted to €1.6 million.  Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone took part in this challenge at the time. The best news from the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014 was that it enabled scientists to further their research and thus were able to identify a new gene associated with MND Please God a cure may be found soon for MND but it is good to know that some progress has already been achieved by identifying this new gene thanks to Pete Frates who came up with the novel idea of the Ice Bucket Challenge.   May he rest in peace.

Pete Fratesl (1)10th December 2019

 

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4th December 2019

Many thanks to Tesco Stores Deerpark, Killarney  for selecting Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone as a beneficiary of in store community funds token collection for 2019. Many thanks to all involved

Picture below shows Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Christy Lehane receiving a cheque from Tesco Representative Eileen Cronin

 

 

 

 

 

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17 October 2019

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone hosted a very successful public information evening in the Plaza Hotel Killarney on Thursday 17th October 2019. This meeting was well attended . The theme of the meeting was “Telling Kerrys Story”of peoples association with Motor Neurone Disease. The meeting was opened by Chairman Christy  Lehane who told those present that Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone was launched in Darby O’Gills House Hotel on the 11th May 2011 on the inspiration of of recently diagnosed Motor Neurone Sufferer John Reidy, his family and friends with the aim of raising awareness and fundraising for the IMNDA

Marie Reavey Regional Development Officer IMNDA informed the meeting of the work the association does for Motor Neurone Sufferers such as providing home visits by MND nurses, providing financial assistance towards home care, provision of specialised medical equipment and funding for counselling and research and telling all present that 83% of the IMNDA annual budget is reliant on fundraising and how this money is spent.

Mr Alan McDonnell formerly from Kilgarvan Co Kerry gave a very moving account of his mother Mary’s battle with MND. Mary was diagnosed with MND in 2005 and passed away in August 2011.Alan stated that it was so hard for both himself and his father Tom to watch what his mother was going through with this terrible disease . The family full of praise for the IMNDA and the doctors and nurses especially the palliative day care centre in Tralee Co Kerry

Speech and Language Therapist D. Dominika Leescka told the meeting in simple language of her interactions with MND patients saying that something as simple as listening to the patient does make a huge difference in understanding MND not alone for the patient but for the doctor also.

Rathmore man John O’Neill told the meeting of his wife Bridies association with MND saying that while Bridies illness was short she did not let it curtail her love of holidays and travel

We had a video presentation from Derrynane native John O’Donoghue who currently resides in Brisbane Australia telling the meeting of his Motor Neurone journey and we also had a video of his visit home to Ireland earlier this year.

IMNDA specialist nurse Katie Kinsella was the final speaker on the night and she outlined  her work dealing with MND patients and their carers and she told the meeting that she was only a phone call away from people who might need her or have a question about MND,

In conclusion Christy Lehane Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone read an email he received from Andy McGovern who hails from Co Leitrim and happens to be the worlds longest MND sufferer having lived with the disease for 41 years. Andy is a true IMNDA ambassador and is always on hand to listen and help other Motor Neurone sufferers

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone hope that the meeting was of some help and enlightenment to people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A group of people at the the Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone information evening in The Killarney Plaza Hotel on Thursday night . Included are Christy Lehane ( Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Disease Chairman) and Marie Reavey, (Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Regional Development Officer) . Picture: Eamonn Keogh#

 

Elizabeth Kelleher, Katie Kinsella, Dominika Lisiecka, Christy Lehane, Mary Lehane and Tom MacDonnell take time out for a photo.

 

 

 

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11th October 2019

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone received a cheque presentation from the Ring of Kerry Charity Committee in the Gleneagle Hotel Killarney. We thank the ROK Committee for selecting our charity again as a beneficiary in 2019.

 

 

 

 

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4th October 2019

Congratulations to to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association for organising a very successful AGM  / Conference in the Hudson bay Hotel in Athlone Co. Westmeath. It was nice to be there to hear the many fine presentations given given by all the speakers to the huge attendance who braved storm Lorenzo to be there. It was nice to meet up with my friend Andy McGovern and have a good humoured chat and also to meet lots of other people many of the being Motor Neurone Sufferers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6th September 2019

Cork based grandchildren and friends performed their annual play in Blackwater Co Kerry recently. The theme of the play was “This is not a Cinderella Story” originally written and produced by two Rathmore ladies Aisling and Alice O’Neill who are grandchildren of the late Bridie O’Neill who recently passed away from Motor Neurone Disease. All proceeds of this play were donated to Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone. Thanks to cast members Rebecca, Cerys, Faye, Luke, Tom and Tadhg. Good luck on all your future endeavours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6th September 2019

It was with deep regret that we learned of the passing of the late Fr. Tony Coote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10th August 2019

Congratulations to Clonakilty  man Michael Hurley who recently took on the huge task of climbing Ireland’s highest mountain”Carraunthoohill” to raise funds for the IMNDA

 

 

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6th September 2019

The Cork based grandchildren and friends of the late Mrs Bridie O’Neill Rathmore performed their annual Charity play in Blackwater Co. Kerry recently. The title of the play was “THIS IS NOT A CINDERELLA STORY” originally written by two Rathmore ladies Ashling and Alice O’Neill who are the grandchildren of the late Bridie O’Neill who passed away some time back from Motor Neurone Disease. All proceeds of the play were donated to Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone. Thanks to cast members Rebecca, Cerys, Faye, Luke, Tom and Tadgh.

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6th September 2019

It is with deep regret that we learned of the recent passing of Fr. Tony Coote the Dublin priest who suffered with Motor Neurone Disease. What a champion he was for all Motor Neurone sufferers pushing himself to the limit to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease and to travel the length of Ireland to raise a huge €600,000 for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. Fr. Tony said early in his illness that his positive spirit did not free him from the every day struggle of coming to terms with MND feeling optimistic but frustrated. We thank Fr. Tony for telling his story so honestly and frank on RTE and other print medias surely giving some consolation to other Motor Neurone sufferers.

As Fr Tony was incapable of walking and if the truth was told he was probably not physically able for the mammoth 27 day journey never the less he chose to be pushed all the way in a very basic wheelchair by volunteers. He did all this to honour a commitment he gave when he was first diagnosed with MND. What a inspiration he was to all MND sufferers throughout the length and breath of Ireland. The huge monies raised by the 54 year old priest enabled the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association to hire a 4th Motor Neurone specialist nurse to care for our Motor Neurone sufferers. Everyone is so grateful to Fr. Tony Coote for all that he has done.May he rest in peace

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11th July 2019

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone wish to thank most sincerely the good people of Killarney who contributed so generously to our annual flag day collection in Killarney town on June 21st 2019. We especially want to thank our loyal collectors who never let us down with our fundraising efforts. This years flag day on the 21st June was also the International ALS / MND day. We were also very pleased at the level of awareness of people in the street of  Motor Neurone Disease and many people wanting to help our Association.

 

 

 

 

 

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20th June 2019

Congratulations to Tralee Lions Cub President Sean Cooke and his Club members Teddy Reynolds and Pat Crean who raised a record breaking €52,000 by holding their 45th annual golf classic  all in aid of local charities. As Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone I wish to thank most sincerely Tralee Lions Club for selecting our charity again as a beneficiary of of this golf classic held at Tralee Golf Club. Tralee Lions Club made cheque presentations to 15 local charities including Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone in the Meadowlands Hotel Tralee on Friday 14th June 2019

 

 

 

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22nd April 2019

On  April 22nd 2019 at the Killarney Oaks Hotel Rathmore man John O’Neill and his extended family presented a cheque for €1,650.00 to Christy Lehane on behalf of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.This money was donated in lieu of flowers at the funeral of John’s beloved wife Bridie who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease on the 7th November 2018

Bridie was a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbour who bore her suffering with great dignity and courage

The O’Neill family said they particularly wished to thank Katie Kinsella the IMNDA specialist nurse, for the care and attention afforded to Bridie during her illness and they are also very grateful to the local medical professionals and back-up services who were always there to help.

“Special mention has to be given to Bridie’s two great friends , Margaret Hickey and Kathleen Kelleher, for their support and kindness down through the years but most especially during Bridie’s final illness”the family said. They also want to thank the people of Rathmore and the wider Sliabh Luachra area who supported them during this very difficult time and for also donating so generously to the charity

On behalf of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association Christy Lehane thanked John O’Neill and his family and all the people who contributed so generously and assured all that this money will go towards funding a recently created 4th IMNDA specialist nurse to care for our Motor Neurone sufferers.

 

 

 

 

 

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20th February 2019

On Wednesday 20th February 2019 in the Plaza Hotel Killarney Chairman Christy Lehane of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone made a cheque presentation of €26,500 to Marie Reavey Regional Development Officer of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. This money was raised  by holding flag days in Killarney in 2017 and 2018, receiving cheque presentations from Tralee Lions Club, the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle Committee, Killarney  Soroptimists, Ballinagree Vintage Club, Coffee Mornings and numerous Ceili dances held to raise awareness and funding for Motor Neurone Disease. Thanks to all the Business people, Supermarket Owners and all the good people who made generous contributions. Thanks to all our loyal volunteers who never let us down.

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6th February 2019

On Wednesday 6th February 2019 in Kenmare, Co. Kerry  Sean Daly & Co. presented a cheque for 650 euros the proceeds of their Annual Christmas Draw to Christy Lehane Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone. Every year those working in Sean Daly & Co. select a charity which they have appreciated during the year through personal experience, family members or friends. It was decided that the proceeds of the 2018 Christmas Draw was  to support Motor Neurone Disease. In selecting Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Chairman Christy Lehane thanked Sean Daly & Co. for choosing Kerry Friends raising a huge amount of money and also creating a lot of awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. Christy Lehane assured all present that the money raised would be put to good use supporting the provision of a 4th Motor Neurone nurse

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association of its kind in Ireland providing care & support to people with Motor Neurone Disease. The Association presently has 3 Motor Neurone specialist nurses in Ireland supporting over 370 patients diagnosed with MND.The charity is heavily reliant on public donations hopes to create a 4th nurse as a result of presentations like this one here in Kenmare, Co. Kerry.

Sean Daly stated “We at Sean Daly & Co. are delighted to help the IMNDA and we thank all our customers and friends who contributed to the raffle.

Picture L – R.  Sean Daly, Grainne O’Driscoll, Christy Lehane, Mary O’Farrell and Fionnuala O’Shea.

 

 

 

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16th January 2019

On Wednesday 16th January 2019 both Elizabeth & Peggy Kelleher presented a cheque for €1000 to Christy Lehane Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone at the Heights Hotel Killarney. This cheque had been presented to Elizabeth and Peggy on the 12th January 2019 in the Lane Bar Ballinagree by members of Ballinagree Vintage Club and was the proceeds of both a family fun day and vintage car display held  on the 28th September 2018 with the proceeds going to Motor Neurone Disease. Chairman of Kerry Fiends of Motor Neurone Disease Christy Lehane sincerely thanked  Ballinagree Vintage Club officers Flor O’Driscoll, Helen Spillane, Rita O’Sullivan and committee members for selecting Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone as their chosen charity for this event and stated that this money will go towards funding specialist Motor Neurone Disease nurses wages.

 

 

 

 

 

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12th January 2019

On Saturday night January 12th 2019 in the Lane Bar Ballinagree the Officers and Committee members of Ballinagree Vintage Club presented a cheque for €1000 to Elizabeth & Peggy Kelleher being the proceeds of a family fun day and vintage car display held on 28th September 2018 with the proceds to be given to Motor Neurone Disease

 

 

 

 

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9th January 2019

Last September local Rathmore woman Shirley Nagle decided to host a coffee morning for a cause close to her heart in Cahills Bar Rathmore Co. Kerry. She called on her friends Kay O Keeffe, Nora O C onnor, Grainne Lynch and Sheila Casey to help organize this event. The aim was to raise awareness and funding for Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone and to acknowledge all the work done by the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association for Motor Neurone sufferers and their carers.

The coffee morning was an absolute success and the ladies concerned were overwhelmed at the huge turnout not to mention all the contributions they received on the day and the days that followed. A big thanks to the people who supplied all the food on the day. Thanks to Austin Murphy and Bernie Cahill for their hospitality in providing Cahills bar for the event. The generosity of the people was something to behold said Shirley but the people of Rathmore / Gneevguilla general area are all too familiar with Motor Neurone Disease. They remember the recent passing of Bridie O Neill while the late Paul Casey, Patrick Carmody and Patsy Hickey all passed away fro this awful disease some time back. As Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Disease. Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Christy Lehane took this opportunity to thank the families and friends of these people for all they have done for Motor Neurone Disease by raising huge amounts of money since Kerry Friends were formed back in 2011

In October Shirley, Sheila, Grainne, Nora and Kay went 100ft to the top of the Hogan Stand in Croke Park for an Abseiling challenge again this time to raise funding for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. This challenge was not for the faint hearted but as the girls said it was for a great cause as 86% of the Irish Motor Neurone disease Association budget is reliant on fundraising.

Sadly there is still no cure for Motor Neurone Disease but we are happy in the knowledge that the monies raised go towards the provision of specialist nursing care for motor Neurone patients and to afford them the comfort and dignity of spending their end of life in their own homes. We do not know when or who will need the service next but the one thing we do know is that the numbers of people being diagnosed with MND is on the increase.

Again thanks to the five girls for raising the huge amount of over €7,211 from both events. Brilliant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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19th December 2018

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone were delighted to accept a cheque for €730 from Elisabeth  & Peggy Kelleher on behalf of T.J. Nelligan on Wednesday December 19th 2018 at the Heights Hotel Killarney. This was the proceeds of a ceili organised by T.J. on Sunday 23rd September 2018 at An Riocht Athletic Club. The Kelleher family and Kerry friends of Motor Neurone thank T.J. for organizing  this fundraising event and creating awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. Thanks to all the dancers who turned up for the ceili and all the generous people who could not attend but donated. Thanks to An Riocht Athletic Club for providing their premises for the ceili. Thanks to the band Ui Bhriain – John & Martina who played exceptional music. Chairman of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone Christy  Lehane stated that the money will go towards funding specialist Motor Neurone Disease nurses and providing specialist medical equipment thus enabling Motor Neurone sufferers to spend the the end of life in the comfort and dignity of their own homes. Co Kerry has the highest number of MND patients per capita  in the country. Fundraising is still very necessary as 86% of the annual income of the IMNDA still relieson fundraising

Ceilí raises vital funds for a good cause.

 

 

 

 

 

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8th December 2018

_ Fr Tony Coote and Motor Neurone Diseasete 2

 

 

 

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13th October 2018

To day is IMNDA Croke Park Abseil day. Congratulations to the five Rathmore girls who took to the skies all in aid of raising much needed funding and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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28th September 2018

Local girls Kay O’Keeffe , Nora  O’Connor , Shirley Nagle , Grainne Lynch and Sheila Casey organised a most successful coffee morning in Cahills Bar,  Rathmore Co. Kerry  for Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone and they also plan to do the IMNDA Croke Park Abseil later in the month. Good luck girls and I hope ye enjoy the views of Croke Park from on high

.Charity champions want to make a difference

 

 

 

 

 

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11th September 2018

Have a good read. Andy McGoverns book  (Against the odds)Andy McGovern

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7th September 2018

Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association ( IMNDA ) held their Annual conference in Clayton Hotel Wexford Town on 7th September 2018.Nice to meet old friends and also new faces. After the business of the A.G.M the following speakers made presentations

Leslie Buckley spoke on Voice Banking with M.N.D.

Johanna McDonagh , Information & support Officer I.M.N.A

Joan Fogarty -Paliative Care-Benefits of Intervention.

Jim Connolly-Future Financial Planning

Dr Eoin Finnegan – MND Research Update      Ireland and Beyond

New C.E.O. IMNDA Roisin Duffy addressed the conference .

See photo taken at AGM front  L – R Hamufai Mtumiri ,Bridie O ‘Neill , Marie Reavey. Back Christy Lehane and John O’Neill.

 

 

 

 

 

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5th September 2018

Tralee Lions Club held their annual charity golf classic earlier this year and raised almost 40,000 for their chosen charities. Teddy Reynolds speaking on the day of the presentations said it was their 44th consecutive golf classic. Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone were delighted to be selected as one of the beneficiaries again this year.Thanks to Teddy, Tommy Conroy  and all his hard working committee for all the work they do supporting local charities. Pictured here Christy Lehane accepting cheque on behalf of Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone along with Tralee Lions Club committee members and other beneficiaries.

 

 

 

 

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8th July 2018

The documentary “The window in heavens gable ” made by Athea man Ed O Connor to honour the late Kieran Gleeson a keeper of the flame of cinema in North Kerry for 30 years until he succumbed to Motor Neurone Disease. All proceeds from the screening of the film in his cinema “The Classic in Listowel” were presented to Christy Lehane on behalf of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association by Kierans wife Teresa and children Alice and Ciaran.

Photo L – R…Teresa, Alice and Ciaran Gleeson, Tomina Shine (Cinema Staff), Christy Lehane and Ed O’Connor (film Maker)

 

 

 

 

 

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22th June 2018

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone wish to thank sincerely all the people who donated to our recent very successful flag day in Killarney. Thanks also to all the volunteers who collected for us on the day.

 

 

 

 

 

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13th June 2018

Elisabeth, Peggy and D.J. Kelleher from Kilgarvan Co. Kerry present a cheque for 2150 to Christy Lehane on behalf of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association in the Castle Heights Hotel  Killarney. This was the proceeds of a ceili held in the Fossa Community centre  earlier this year.

Also readCeilí raises over €2,000 for worthy cause

 

 

 

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13th February 2018

Killarney Soroptimist president Eimear Moynihan presented a cheque for €1,000 to Christy Lehane, chairman of KFMN. Many thanks to the Soroptimist for selecting our charity as a beneficiary this year.

      

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8th February 2018

At a packed Parish hall in Catherdaniel, John O’Donoghue & family present a cheque to Christy Lehane, IMNDA ambassador.

6th February 2018

John O’Donoghue & family make a cheque presentation to Christy Lehane on behalf of IMNDA for €46,038 in the Torc Hotel Killarney.

23rd December 2017

Congrats to all that helped out with fundraising for the Raindeer walk/run through Killarney national park on the 23rd of December 2017 and thanks to all those who took part in flag day in Killarney town on the same day. This fundraising was organised by Kerryman, John O’Donoghue who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2016.

Read‘They saved my life. I wouldn’t have been able to do it on my own’

ReadRaising funds for Motor Neurone – Independent.ie

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18th October 2017

Liz and Peggy Kelleher presented Christy Lehane on behalf of KFMN with a cheque for €600, on behalf of T.J Nelligan, Castleisland being the proceeds of various ceile dances.

An article can be read about this event & donation on KillarneyToday.com – Full Article

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13th October 2017

At the Gleneagle hotel, the Ring of Kerry charity cycle committee presented Christy Lehane with a cheque for €2,000 on behalf of KFMN, who are a category 3 charity.

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10th July 2017

Tralee Lions Club donated €2,000 to Christy Lehane on behalf of KFMN. Thanks to Brendan Kenny, Teddy Reynolds and the Lions Club committee who organised a golf classic raising over €40,000 to go to 14 charities.

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2nd July 2017

A big thank you to everybody who helped stewarding or the Ring of Kerry cycle 2017

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23rd June 2017

KFMN held a flag day at both Daly’s Supervalu and Tesco in Deerpark to raise much needed funding to retain specialist motor neuron nurse for all motor neuron patients. This being international motor neurone week, we thank everyone who supported us so generously!

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13th May 2017

In the Heights Hotel Killarney, Peggy Kelleher & family presented a cheque for €3,400 to Christy Lehane, ambassador for IMNDA to raise awareness and to also retain a motor neuron nurse in the Munster area.

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26th April 2017

KFMN make a cheque presentation to IMNDA CEO, Aisling Farrell and development officer, Marie Reavey for €38,708.86. This was the proceeds of May fundraising events & donations since 2014.

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26th March 2017

Peggy Kelleher & family from Kilgarvan plan to organise a ceili dance in the Lake House in Tuosist with all proceeds going to IMNDA.

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14th February 2017

KFMN are delighted to be selected as category 3 for funding by the Ring of Kerry charity cycle for 2017  Presentation to be made in October, many thanks to Tony Daly and his committee.

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31st January 2017

Lir Cafe coffee morning raise 5,500 euros for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

 

 

 

 

 

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13th  January 2017

Thank you to Tesco store, Deerpark for selecting KFMN as a beneficiary of in store token collection, which later converted into euro, raising €326.09. A special thanks goes to Catherine Sweeney, thanks Catherine!

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18th August 2016

KFMN held a flag day in Killarney town, and was also fortunate enough to be joined by Spanish students that were very keen to learn about MND along with bettering their understanding of the English language.

The photo below was actually taken by one Spanish student, who kindly forwarded it onto us!

Many thanks to all that volunteered on the day and helped us to raise a total of €1,528.

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14th August 2016

Vintage Tractor Run in memory of Sean O Se with all Proceeds going to IMNDA.

     

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5th August 2016

John Cahalane, captain of Keel Golf club, presented a cheque of €100 to KFMN.

Many Thanks John.

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1st July 2016

Ring of Kerry 2016

A special thank you to all that helped with the stewarding of the event

     

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21st January 2016

Huge thank you to Sarah Walsh and everyone at the Classic Movieplex in Listowel, their charity screening of “The Theory of Everything” raised a brilliant €2,338.40 in the memory of Kieran Gleeson.

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24th November 2015

Staff at Marks and Spencers’ store Killarney held a collection in Store for KFMN collecting €286.94.

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16th November 2015

Tralee Flower and Garden club hosted a flower demonstration, display and sale with all proceed donated to IMNDA.

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September 2015

Attended AGM of IMNDA in Charleville Park Hotel.

Christy Lehane pictured with Angela Hogan and Andy McGovern.

       

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3rd July 2015

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to assist KFMN to park all those vehicles in the cathedral car park for the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1st July 2015

Brosnan family making presentation to IMNDA the proceeds from Primrose gala ball held in Tralee in memory of Tommy Brosnan.

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21st May 2015

Motor Neurone Disease Global Anniversary Day!

From Andy McGovern:

I’m one of those with MND/ALS MND who cannot give the thumbs up sign on this our MND global awareness day. 21st of June. But I am fortunate to have survived 40 years with the disease. I call on research to redouble their effort in finding at least something to arrest this terminal disease. At 82 years of age – I doubt if anything will be found in my lifetime. But that does not worry me. I plea for my colleagues who will be diagnosed tomorrow and hear this shocking sentence: “You have MND. There is no cure, life expectancy 2 to 5 years.” The ice bucket fundraising endeavour has raised awareness all over the world of this cruel disease and has raised millions. The people of the world are behind us! I do believe that if this disease reached epidemic proportions or become contagious – then a cure would be found in short time. But one person in 40,000 contacting this terminal illness is definitely a major drawback as far as research is concerned. “What’s one in 40,000”?? Wake up research – you found a cure for abola disease in a very short time. “A voice in the wilderness – Happy Grandfather’s Day Andy

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18th May 2015

Christy and Mary Lehane accepted an invitation to attend the IMNDA Day at Aras An Uachartain organised by President Micheal D Higgins and his wife Sabina.

    

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8th May 2015

Churchill Drama Group presented a  to Christy Lehane on behalf of the IMNDA.

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23rd March 2015

Many thanks to Martina Griffin for organising in-store fundraising for KFMN in Tesco’s store on new Street, Killarney.

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24th February 2015

Tralee Rotary Club organised a flag day for KFMN raising a total of €2,728. Thanks to Chairman Derry O Sullivan and his committee and all who supported for their generosity.

 

 

 

 

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22nd February 2015

Killarney School of Music launch a new CD in the Gleneagle of their music with their group called “FiddleHeads” and band members Grainne and Tadhg organise the event and kindly donated a portion of the sale of the cd to KFMN. Many Thanks You can watch them here

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15th January 2015

The Brosnan family, Tralee, make plans to organize a primrose gala ball in memory of the late Tommy Brosnan to be held in the Ballingary House on 17/4/15 with all proceeds going to KFMN.

    

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2014

Annual Review 2014  – Motor Neurone Disease Queensland.        Annual-Reveiw-2014

 

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22nd November 2014

Tralee Rotary club held a flag day in Tralee town with proceeds going to KFMN. Thanks to all that helped on the day!

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21st November 2014

Demonstration and launch of Eye gaze device in Plaza Hotel Killarney.

Article on the eye gaze device – Eye Gaze Device Article

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14th November 2014

Knocknagashel Halloween group makes a cheque presentation to KFMN.

Article on Independant.ie Knocknagashel Halloween

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8th October 2014

IMNDA regional officer Marie Reavy announces ice bucket challenge raises 1.6 million.

“Ice Bucket Challenge Nets €600,000 for Trinity Motor Neurone Disease Research” – Link to full article on tcd.ie Full Article

Pictured below is Marie Reavey with Andy McGovern.

 

 

 

 

 

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29th September 2014

Christy Lehane, chairman of KFMN receives a cheque of €950 from gneeveguilla GAA.

Picture, from left to right; Nuala OKeeffe, Gobnait Carmody, Christy Lehane, Fr. Kevin McNamara, Nora Murphy, Betty Carmody.

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11th September 2014

Margret McCormick makes a presentation of €1500 to KFMN. The proceeds of a car rally day held in Aghadoe in memory of the late Jimmy Devane.

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9th September 2014

Killorglin Community College make a presentation after hosting an ice bucket Challenge for KFMN. Many thanks to you.

       

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9th September 2014

Intermediate School Killorglin hosted an ice bucket challenge for KFMN Raising €1000 presented by teacher, Colm Conway and Vice principal James O’Mahoney. It was much appreciated.

     

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31st August 2014

Killcumin GAA organised ice bucket challenge for KFMN. We wish to thank chairman Willy Fleming and his committee for very wet evening.

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28th August 2014

Kenmare Ice bucket challenge organised by cllr. Dan McCarthy, chairman of Kenmare Mart, raising a cool €1000 for KFMN. Watch Video here

Excerpt from KenmareNews.biz,

Councillor Dan McCarthy’s ICE Bucket Challenge in Kenmare Mart, in aid of Motor Neurone Disease, raised over €1,000 at the recent show and sale. Dan was first into the ring as Timothy Clifford auctioned buckets of iced water to throw over him. Six buckets were auctioned and Dan had four buckets thrown over him, he then then nominated Kevin Reilly and Tim Kelliher who had the remaining two buckets thrown over them. It was all in a good cause and a bit of fun as well. Christy Lehane the Chairman of Kerry Motor Neurone Disease addressed the crowd and expressed his delight with the big turnout, the great atmosphere and the time allocated to raise awareness and money in the middle of a busy sale.
pics Mary O’Neill

   

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20th August 2014

Concert in the Gleneagle Hotel hosted by the Lynch and Burns families in aid of KFMN fundraising.

        

             

 

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16th July 2014

Radio Kerry presenter Weeshie Fogarty kindly invited Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone personnel to his very  popular radio show to talk about Motor Neurone Disease. This gave our Association a great opportunity to create much needed awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. The following committee members took part in the hour long programme.

Christy Lehane, Nora Murphy, Tom McDonnell and Mary Lehane  Media Player _ Radio Kerry

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Ring of Kerry cycle 2014. KFMN are delighted to be selected as a charity beneficiary for the 2014 RoK cycle.

Video of Ring of Kerry charity beneficiaries – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYxwlbaflmw

     

     

     

     

 

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4th July 2014

31st Ring of Kerry Charity Day, sponsors Lidl, Skoda, the Irish Examiner, Radio Kerry and Nature Valley. Christy Lehane meets Enda Kenny and Sean Kelly in Killarney where Mr. Kenny agreed to cycle for KFMN.

 

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The Ring of Kerry Cycle Beneficiaries 2014 – Nature Valley TV

Nature Valley – RoK 2014 Video

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18th June 2014

Liam Lynch Skoda Dealer Farranfore, supporting KFMN in ring of Kerry cycle 2014.

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29th May 2014

Chairman Christy delighted that Taoiseach is getting on his bike to help out the cause

 

 

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16th May 2014

Christy Lehane, Denis Russell and Pat Kelleher meeting Cork Hurling  manager Jimmy Barry Murphy and some of the Cork Hurling panel who are pleased to support the Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2014.

 

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17th March 2014

St Patrick’s day in Killarney, KFMN participated and secured a prize.

 

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2014

Mary Cronin Lady captain Ross Golf Club selected Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone as a beneficiary of their Charity outing. Many thanks Mary.

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3rd March 2014

Phil Lynch and Committee & Euro bridge club making a Presentation to Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone

 

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4th February 2014

Christy Lehane, Pat Kelleher, Sheila Casey and Mary Lehane had the privilege of visiting Emma Fitzpatrick, her husband Jonny and children, Ronan and Kitty. Emma was also demonstrating the use of her eye gaze device during the visit.

Irish Examiner reporter, Donal Hickey was also invited to discuss about doing an article on MND.

report here radio kerry article

Shape Shifting Emma – Radio Documentary

   

 

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30th November 2013

Killorglin Gun Club gave proceeds of fundraiser to Crumlin Childrens Hospital and Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone.

     

 

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25th October 2013

Lissivigeen National school held a fundraiser for Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone. All the pupils got dressed up in Halloween costumes and raised €360 for the charity.

 

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4th June 2013

The Angsana Spa at the Brehon Hotel organised a madhatters tea party and their chosen charity was Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone.

   

 

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28th March 2013

Celebrating 100 years in existence Rathmore G.A.A. Club organised a table quiz in the Star Bar with the proceeds going to Kerry Friends.

 

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4th October 2012

Maureen Harris gave Kerry Friends a cheque in memory of her friend the late Mary McDonnell R.I.P.

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30th January 2012

Gneevguilla / Rathmore gun club handed a handsome cheque to Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone.

 

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9th November 2012

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone received a donation from Radio Kerry Ring of Kerry Cycle Committee.

 

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4th October 2012

Kerry Friends of Motor Neurone present a cheque for €18,000 to Marie Reavey Regional Development Officer I.M.N.D.A. the proceeds of many fundraising efforts.

 

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6th September 2012 

The Department of Justice Social Club made a presentation to Kerry Friends.

 

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26th July 2012

Kathleen Bowler presented a cheque on behalf of the customers of Murchu’s public house in Kenmare town. Please see page 4 for details.

Kenmare News August 12

 

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24th June 2012

Kerry Friends of Motor Neuron organised a walk / High Nelly cycle around the Lissivigeen Loop and was a huge success.

    

    

    

 

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14th June 2012

“Get on yer old bike” – An article by the Irish Examiner reporter, Donal Hickey

 

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12th June 2012

Launch of proposed High Nelly cycle around the Lissivigeen loop on the 24th of June.

       

  

 

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20th September 2011

Killarney Golf and Fishing Club Lady Captain Mrs. Noreen Buckley organised a Golf Classic at Killarney Golf Club for Kerry Friends OF Motor Neurone.

 

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19th July 2011

A cheque for €45,000 was handed over to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association on 19th July 2011 the proceeds of many fundraising events held during the year including a family fun day walk around the Lissivigeen loop on the 26th June 2011.

 

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26th June 2011

A walk around the Lissivigeen loop to raise much needed awareness and funding for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association.

     

    

      

       

         

 

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15th June 2011

The late John Reidy  – Hogan Stand. Reidy, John – HoganStand

 

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11th May 2011

Launch of Kerry Friends of Motor Neuron. A meeting was held in Darby O’Gills House Hotel where it was decided that a walk was to be done around the Lissivigeen loop on the 26th of June.

   

 

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20th April 2011

A coffee morning in MAC’s ice cream parlor, Killarney in aid of IMNDA. Total of €800 was raised on the day! Thanks to everyone involved.

    

 

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15th February 2011 

IMNDA hosts an open evening in Killarney.  Larry Joyce and Marie Reavey along with the consultant neurologist address the meeting speaking about motor neuron disease. Also in attendance are motor neuron disease sufferers and their carers. Thank you to all that were in attendance on the evening.