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Musgrave Triathlon 2017 is coming up shortly and is celebrating its 15 year anniversary this year.

Rosie & Jim have donated €500 to this wonderful cause in which this year is supporting 5 charities:
Pieta House, BUMBLEance, Breakthrough Cancer Research and Cork Penny Dinners.

Sean called over to Musgraves to present Rachel Hannon with her cheque today, Thursday 11^th August.

The Triathlon is on Saturday August 26th 2017 in Farran Woods, Cork.
Find out more about the Musgrave Triathlon 2017 on their website - musgrave-triathlon.com
And keep in touch on their Facebook Page - facebook.com/musgravetriathlon2014/

We are delighted to announce we are embarking (excuse the pun!) on another exciting partnership with the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind by sponsoring the training of 3 new pups. The pups, from the A Litter, the first litter of the year, were born on February 5th and are named Aska, April and Andrew.

John Burke, Corporate Partnerships Manager for Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind commented, “Over the last two years the team at Rosie & Jim have supported 3 pups Champ, Izzy and Hank which was a truly wonderful and rewarding partnership: two of the dogs graduated to be Guide Dogs and one to be an Assistance Dog. Rosie & Jim have most definitely helped us to change lives. We are now delighted to have the team form another partnership with Aska, April and Andrew for the next two years and we look forward to tracking their progress through puppy raising, formal training and onwards to graduation. Thank you to everyone at Rosie & Jim.”

The cost of early training of a Guide Dog puppy is €5,000 per puppy for their first year. Rosie & Jim are funding €30,000 to provide vitally important early training for three puppies for their first two years.
With more than 54,810 people in Ireland registered blind or visually impaired and over 1% of the population impacted by autism, the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind works tirelessly to facilitate those affected by providing them Guide and Assistance Dogs. The average cost of training a dog is in the region of €53,000 and the charity rely on 85% of their funding through sponsorship like this and fundraising to continue to deliver their vital services for free throughout Ireland.

Director of Rosie & Jim, Rosie, says:
“We are thrilled to again assist with the amazing work carried out by Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind by supporting the training of 3 dogs who will provide a great sense of assurance and independence for families and individuals. We’re so proud of Champ, Izzy and Hank now helping to change lives and we’re looking forward to watching Aska, April and Andrew grow throughout the year on their way towards becoming a Guide or Assistance Dog.”

Follow our social media and blog for regular updates of the puppies progress.

Rosie & Jim would like to wish it's staff and lovely loyal customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Our Opening Hours over the Christmas Holidays are:

Friday 22nd - Tuesday 26th December : Closed

Wednedsay 27th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th December: Open

Saturday 30th - Monday 1st January: Closed

We re-open on Tuesday January 2nd

It's lovely to get updates from the Irish Guide Dogs on our lovely sponsor doggies.

Here's an update on Andrew.

"Andrew has progressed well with his training. He has learnt to stop at kerbs, his straight line. He knows his left and right turns and can find doors, stairs, and lifts. He is willing, responsive and clever.. He is enjoying the work and on his time off, he loves going to the woods for a run and swimming."

Image – Looking handsome & With Wendy (also in training).

Rosie & Jim are very excited to be taking part in this years A Taste of Donegal Food Festival!

The festival, celebrating it's 10 year anniversary, takes place on Friday 24th - Sunday 26th August 2018.

This must attend foodie event is a three day celebration of great Food and Drink located in a beautiful tented village on the pier in Donegal Town.

Rosie & Jim will have a food stall selling our products!

Find out more about the Festival here: www.atasteofdonegal.com

And like the Facebook Page here - https://www.facebook.com/A-Taste-of-Donegal-Food-Festival-109181759119584/

Get the full list of our Gluten Free products in the Coeliac Society of Ireland Food List handbook. Out now!

The Food List is compiled in accordance with current EC legislation. The booklet also features “own brand” products that are “gluten-free” from some of the main supermarket chains. If you are a coeliac and eat any processed foods, a current Food List is a valuable resource in selecting food. Many people are confused by allergen labeling and the more recent EC Gluten-free La belling Legislation. Members are turning to the Food List for reassurance about what is safe to eat. The Food List is intended for use as a guide, in addition to checking food labels. Updates are available in the Members Area on their website.

Find our more on their website -

https://coeliac.ie/about-the-food-list/

Rosie & Jim were delighted to sponsor €2000 for the recent Courtwood GAA Raffle Fundraiser.

Congratulations to Pam Trimble from Portarlington who won the fantastic prize!

Happy spending Pam!

As we reflect on 2023, we're filled with immense gratitude and pride for the impact we've been able to make through our charity donations.

This past year, Rosie & Jim has donated a total of 2,496Kgs of chicken products and an incredible €53,564 in cash donations to various charitable causes.

"At Rosie & Jim, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported us throughout our journey. Charity is not just a responsibility but a privilege. It's about sharing what we have with those in need and making a positive impact. This belief is at the heart of everything we do and is something both Rosie and I are passionate about.” - says Jim.

We're committed to continuing our efforts in supporting those in need and making a difference wherever we can.

A huge thank you to our customers who support us and make it all possible.

Rosie & Jim are delighted to donate €50 for a Tee Box and €100 as a contribution for the Mayfield GAA Annual Golf Classic fundraising event.

This annual event, raising money for the running costs of the club, is on this Friday 21st June at the Waterrock Golf Club.

Good luck to the 40/50 teams participating!

http://mayfieldgaa.ie/

Rosie & Jim are included in the new Coeliac Society of Ireland Food List again in 2017.

And this year we decided to Sponsor the Meat Products Category!

We have an extensive list of breaded and battered Chicken products on our page - see the full list of products below.

Rosie & Jim - Coeliac Society of Ireland Food List 2017

• Chicken Goujons - Plain
• Chicken Goujons - Southern Fried
• Chicken Maryland
• Southern Fried Chicken Fillet
• Garlic Chicken Kiev
• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Sweet Chilli Chicken Kiev
• Creamy Peppercorn Chicken Kiev
• Farmhouse Stuffing Chicken Kiev
• Chicken Drumsticks - Plain
• Chicken Drumsticks - Southern Fried
• Battered Chicken Chunks
• Breaded Chicken Burger
• Chicken Twist (fillet with Pizza topping)

The Food List is free to members of the Coeliac Society of Ireland.
Head over to their website for more details of the Food List and how to become a Member. 
https://www.coeliac-ireland.com/

Here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy as a member of The Society:

• Annual Food List with updates throughout the year
• A dedicated Helpline
• Access to local Support Groups
• Updates on the latest medical advancements on coeliac disease
• Invitations to Society Events
• Discounts and competitions for new coeliac products – over €100 in discounts so far this year!
• Monthly Ezine with food updates and coeliac community news
• Bi-Annual Magazine (Including our new coupon page!)
• Stronger Together – Together with the Society you can help influence government policy and the availability of affordable gluten-free products
• A dedicated members zone on www.coeliac.ie
• Lidl Kid’s Club for all junior members

We are thrilled to be taking part in The Gluten Free Living Show on the 28th of September 2019, 11am – 4.00pm in the Green Isle Hotel, Co Dublin.

The event this year is sponsored by Promise Gluten Free and is aimed at those interested in living gluten free as well as diagnosed coeliacs, and the exciting line-up promises visitors a food focused, interactive and informative day on gluten free living.

The line-up comprises a food fair, including many Irish gluten free food producers and international brands. Our theatre also offers: cookery demonstrations, dietetic talks, dietetic speed clinic etc… and the Kids Cook Academy will ensure that even the little ones get entertained during the day.

Call by Stand Number 27, say hello to Rosie & Jimmy and taste some of our delicious gluten free range!

Find out more about the event - https://www.coeliac.ie/event/the-gluten-free-living-show-2019/

Stay up to date with the Coeliac Society of Ireland on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CoeliacSocIreland/

Jimmy McLoughlin of Rosie & Jim is delighted to present €2,000 to Courtwood GAA for the B2B Cycle for Life.

Courtwood GAA together with the Irish Heart Foundation and Heart Children Ireland are delighted to officially announce the B2B Cycle for Life which will take place next month on 23 September.

The B2B Cycle for Life will see five teams of six cyclists tackle the 120 km route from Blackwater in Wexford to Ballybrittas in Laois.
It promises to be tough but the intrepid thirty are already training hard!
Find out more and keep in touch on the Facebook Event page - facebook.com/events/108386523186113