Charity Support

Rosie & Jim are delighted to continue to support Emo Celtic Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Soccer Club with a donation of €600.

Emo Celtic Soccer Club, Co. Laois cater for all age groups from Academy age to Under 15's.

Check out the Clubs Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/EmoCeltic

Read about Rosie & Jim's past support below.

Here is Pebbles, lovely photos and a great detailed update from puppy raiser, Niamh...

“Pebbles is now 8 months old and her confidence is growing more each week. She has been to Smyths and Nimble Fingers where she walks beautifully past the plushies even though these are her absolute favourite. She has been to many restaurants and cafés and has patiently accompanied her raiser grocery shopping in Dunnes and ALDI. The sheep figure outside Fenelons butcher in Stillorgan caused her some consternation at first but now she sails past - even though her nose tilts towards the aromas wafting from the butcher. She visited Dundrum Shopping Centre in the evening when it was quiet and popped into the cinema for a brief visit to a movie. She was alarmed at first walking into the darkness but an offer of cheese sealed the deal and she lay down happily keeping her attention on the lovely treats she received while she was there. She has met her brother Pepe and another trainee puppy called Dillon for free runs and her recall is strong even when she's zooming around with her friends”

We're thrilled to hear she is doing so well. And she got to meet her brother Pepe - one of our other sponsored dogs. Well done Pebbles!

Best of luck to Ava Corcoran from, Ballybrittas who is braving taking part in the Jump from the Sky, for AFI 2019 event on 15th June. Ava is doing the skydive on behalf of her cousin Maura to raise money for Ataxia Foundation Ireland.  Maura was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia when she was 12. Ava contacted us looking for support. Rosie replied to Ava...

"Myself and Jimmy are very happy to provide €500.00 toward your sky dive - well done, you are all very brave!! We are sorry Maura has been diagnosed with what I’m sure is a difficult condition, and hope our contribution goes in some way to help with the support needed for this very worthy cause. I had never heard of this condition and, thanks to caring people like you Ava it helps to bring awareness about what this conditions is, and the lack of support for these difficulties that life throws up! We wish Maura all the very best and hope she is doing well!  Best of luck to you Ava with the sky dive, enjoy I’m sure it will be a fantastic experience!

About AFI

Ataxia Foundation Ireland (CLG) a Company Limited by Guarantee.  This New Voluntary National Support Group is for people affected by Friedreich's Ataxia (the most common Genetic Ataxia) and up to 50 other Ataxia's.  The organisation was founded by four people with Ataxia, to form the board of directors and trustees and have recently increased the board to seven,  five with an Ataxia and two non-disabled people and have established a Management Committee made up of members and volunteers, most of who have supported people with Ataxia for many years.

What is Friedreichs Ataxia?

Friedreichs Ataxia is a genetic and progressive disorder of the central nervous system which usually manifests itself in children between the ages of six and sixteen years. However, in some instances the onset for Friedreichs and other Genetic Ataxia’s can be much later. Because of the genetic factor more than one person in a family may be affected. The general symptoms are clumsiness, difficulties with balance, lack of co-ordination and, in time, a slurring of speech. Although there is no specific treatment for any of the known Ataxia’s, fundamental research into its pathogenesis is ongoing worldwide, and there are, in any case, various ways in which the burden on sufferers and their relatives can be lightened.

This is a lovely photo of Aska, one of our sponsored Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. 

She is doing really well on her training - here she is on a trip to Croke Park!

Find out more about Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind on their website -

https://www.guidedogs.ie/

Follow and Like them on their Social Media platforms :

https://www.facebook.com/irishguidedogs

https://www.instagram.com/irishguidedogs/

Rosie & Jim are delighted to sponsor Fisherstown Festival 2016!

Taking place at the end of June, The Fisherstown Festival is held at the picturesque surrounding of the Fishermans Thatched Inn, at Fisherstown Co. Laois.
The Fishermans Thatched Inn is located on an ancient crossroads on what was once the main highway between Tara; home to the high kings of Ireland and Cashel. A fitting location for the festival to promote community spirit and involvement, and the rich traditional Irish culture.

Find out more on their website >

Rosie & Jim have recently sponsored the Fudoshin Wado Kai Carlow, Coxes Lane, Carlow €200. 

The club are seeking funding to contribute towards:
1. Club uniform, training, competition gear such as training tops, gloves, shin pads etc
2. Travel costs for children to enable participation of national/international tournaments
3. Running competitions/ training camps to raise the club profile
4. Purchasing training equipment to help expand the club

Well done to Debbie Long and the team - and best of luck with future competitions! 

Rosie & Jim have donated €2,000 to Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington.

The money will go to support students for book clubs, social activities, Ukraine students and to help the student cohert in the school.

http://www.colaisteiosagainport.ie

Rosie & Jim are proud to support Saint John Of God Hospital by donating €500 at Christmas time.
A fantastic worthy cause, Saint John of God helps people suffering from mental health problems.
Since its foundation in 1882, the mission of Saint John of God Hospital is to bring healing, care and wholeness to people who have mental illness or psychological and emotional problems.
Assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and care are provided in accordance with the highest professional standards and always in keeping with the ethos and caring traditions as modeled for us by Saint John of God.

Find out more about Saint John Of God on their website - http://www.stjohnofgodhospital.ie/
Keep in touch with Saint John Of God on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sjogmentalhealth/

Delighted to sponsor a One4all Ireland voucher for €150 for this years Coeliac Society of Ireland Christmas Raffle!

Good luck to everyone who bought a ticket!

The fundraiser raised €23,725 raised of a €20,000 target! Wow!

https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/CoeliacSocietyChristmasRaffle2022