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Irish Independent
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
See photos as Wicklow firefighters beat the heat with charity car wash
A single fire truck remained in position from 9am to 3pm, as the 10 strong crew washed over 200 cars under the blazing sun, with all the proceeds raised on the day going towards Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Wicklow Hospice. Wicklow Hospice volunteers were also on hand to accept donations via card and cash in an effort to raise much-needed funds for local hospice services. Paul Whelan from Wicklow Fire Service said: 'It was a great day that involved the whole. It was an incredibly hot day, almost too hot, but it proved hugely successful. We are still tallying up the exact figure raised, but we would love to offer our thanks to everyone who supported the fundraiser, which was for such a good cause.' Online donations will still be accepted via
Irish Independent
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Independent
Wicklow Fire Service to host car wash in aid of palliative care services
Taking place at Tesco in Wicklow town, and running from 9 am to 3.30 pm, the event will invite motorists to get their cars hosed down by Wicklow's bravest, with firemen and their fire trucks located to the rear of the store for the duration. Wicklow Hospice volunteers will also be on hand to accept donations via card and cash in an effort to raise much-needed funds for local hospice services. 'The members of Wicklow Town Fire Station are delighted to support Wicklow Hospice for their annual car wash in Tesco Wicklow town – hopefully we can raise some much-needed funds for this most deserving local charity,' said Paul Whelan from Wicklow Fire Service. Tesco Wicklow's George Mitchell added: 'We are really looking forward to supporting Wicklow Hospice through this fundraiser. So many local families have been able to avail of the services, whether in their own homes or at Wicklow Hospice. 'We are delighted to be working with Wicklow Fire Service to try to raise as much as possible for this great cause.' 'If you can't make the fundraiser but would like to support Wicklow Fire Service and Tesco in their efforts, online donations can be made via
Irish Independent
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Family of late Wicklow man to thank local charities who helped him with golf event
Wicklow People Following the success of last year's inaugural Colin O'Mahony Golf Classic, which raised more than €12,000 for local charities, golfers are preparing once again to tee off at Delgany Golf Club later this month. Colin, who grew up in Bray before moving to Delgany, is remembered by family, friends and colleagues for his warm heart, quick wit, and deep care for his community. He worked with care and excellence in the property and creative industries, always ready to lend a hand or offer expert advice. His generosity of spirit was felt by all those who knew him. Now loved ones of the late Mr O'Mahony have established this golf classic, to recognise the great care Colin received from Wicklow Hospice and Greystones Cancer Support before he passed on March 30 2024. Friends and family are travelling from as far afield as America, Cyprus and England to participate in this year's event, with Delgany Golf Club captains, former RTÉ journalist Sean O'Rourke, and president, Ailbe Brennan, also in attendance, alongside Colin's parents, wife Julie, and their four daughters. Colin's wife Julie said: 'We are thrilled with the support of this event and are so grateful to the many business and friends for their support. The beautiful trophy has room for 50 teams so we look forward to running this event for many more years and continuing to support these two amazing charities who provided so much help to our family and continue to assist many other local families.' The second Colin O'Mahony Golf Classic takes place on Thursday, June 19, and 22 teams will take part in the shotgun competition, with a further 60 guests due to join the golfers later for dinner and a prize-giving ceremony in the clubhouse. Local businesses have been coming on board to support the event by generously sponsoring each tee and hole on course. The attendees will also include Allison Ryder from Wicklow Hospice and Amanda Lawless from Greystones Cancer Support. For anyone who wishes to support the event, donation boxes can be found in Spar Bray, Centra Eden Gate and Delgany Golf Club and online donations can be made to
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Wicklow Hospice seeking support for fundraising Sunflower Day collections
Schools, pre-schools crèches and Montessori's across Wicklow are urged to host a Hospice Sunflower Fun Day in support of Our Lady's Wicklow Hospice this June. Prospective participants just need to select a date in June when they would like to run their Hospice Sunflower Fun Day and register at Participants receive a welcome pack which includes colouring pages and sunflower seeds for the children to plant during the Fun Day. Families are asked to make a €2 donation, or whatever they can afford, with all funds raised going directly to Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services, Wicklow, located at Magheramore. Every euro raised locally, stays locally. Wicklow Hospice will also be carrying out Hospice Sunflower Day collections on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 and are in need of volunteers for Arklow, Ashford, Bray, Enniskerry, Greystones, Newtownmountkennedy, Rathdrum, Rathnew and Wicklow town. On these days, volunteers are asked to spare two hours to help sell items like trolley tokens, pens and pins to help support Wicklow Hospice. If you can help on either day please call Sinead McNamara on 01 4911072 or email smcnamara@ Hospice Sunflower Days ambassador, Maia Dunphy, stated: 'With hospices throughout the country needing to raise approximately €20 million each year to continue to provide specialist care for patients and their families, our help is so important. By getting involved with the Hospice Sunflower Fun Day initiative this June, schools, creches, montessoris and pre-schools throughout the country will make a huge difference to their local hospice.' Together for Hospice, The national hospice movement, represents 24 hospices nationwide and co-ordinates the annual hospice sunflower days event. The funds raised will be used to support vital patient and family enhancements for Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Wicklow Hospice.
