Independant Cork Charity | Brú Columbanus

Kingsyard to Galteymore Trek

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:05:53 +0000

A great day and night assured. Starting at 2 pm walk from Kingsyard to Galtymore- the walk will be followed by a bbq and music on your return to Kingsyard. The entry fee for the walk is just €5 per person.
The proceeds will be divided between South Eastern Mountain Rescue and Bru Columbanus.

A great day and night is assured!

Table Quiz

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:59:42 +0000

On Saturday 7th April a table quiz will take place in the The Fishery Bar, The Bridge, Killorglin, Co. Kerry with all proceeds being donated to Bru Columbanus.

This is being organised by Katie- for further details or to book your table please contact Katie at 066 9761670.

Mount Brandon Climb

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:53:41 +0000

On the 28th April – Hike Ireland’s second highest mountain and raise much needed funds for Bru Columbanus!
It will start at 11am, leaving from the car park at the base of Mount Brandon, Baile Breac.

There are two main walks up the mountain and we are doing safer route from Baile Breac. The… walk will take between 3 and 5 hours depending on your level of fitness. There are 15 crosses along the way, so no fear of anyone losing their way!

The walk is being organised by Fionnuala, who stayed in Bru when her sister Deirdre, was seriously ill.

Dinner in celebration of Deirdre’s recovery will take place in the Benner’s Hotel at 7.30pm- ALL WELCOME- dinner must be pre booked.
Traditional music session in Benner’s bar after dinner featuring, Maire O’Keeffe, Kackie Daly and a number of other musicians.

For further details or to receive your sponsorship pack, please contact Mairead at 021-4345754 or Fionnuala at 087 2328895.

RUN FOR FUNDS

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:35:17 +0000

RUN FOR FUNDS

Wanted people to walk, jog or run and raise much needed funds for Bru Columbanus. There are many marathons, walks and fun runs to choose from!

6th May- Great Limerick Run
13th May- Kildare Marathon
4th June- Cork City Marathon
1st September- Dingle Marathon

Annual Kenmare Walk

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:18:31 +0000

On Saturday 19th May 2012 join us in our annual Kenmare walk.

This year there are two walk options:

The Walk

Both walks will leave from the same point and return to the same point-

The trailhead at Molly Gallivan’s Tourist Centre, Bonane, Co. Kerry.

Walk Option 1

(Difficulty- Easy)

“Druids Loop”

Distance: 5km | High/Ascent: 200m/80m | Time: 1hr 30 mins- 2 hours

Terrain: Laneways, woodland tracks, cross county, hillside.

Walk Option 2

(Difficulty- Hard)

“Cailleach Beara Loop”

Distance: 12km | High/Ascent: 390m/450 | Time: 4-5 hrs

Terrain: Laneways, woodland tracks, cross country, hillside.

(The Kenmare Walking club will be leading both walks.)

Bonane is situated on the N71- midway between the towns of Kenmare and Glengarriff road. From Kenmare, take the N71 in the direction of Glengarriff. After approximately 10km you pass through a small village of Bonane- continue for a further 2km to reach the Church in Bonane, parking is available here and we will transport our walkers to Molly Gallivans.

Bag Pack

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:06:55 +0000

On the 6th and 7th April, we will be carrying out a bag pack collection in Dunnes, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

Flag Days

Brú Columbanus — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:03:03 +0000

Street collections will take place in the following locations and dates:

30th March- Cork City and Suburbs
7th September- Bandon
14th September- Clonakilty
14th October- Midleton and Mallow

If you would like to organise a flag day/ street collection in your local area please contac Mairead or Pat at 021-4345754.

Cork’s Women’s Little Christmas

Brú Columbanus — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:32 +0000

On the 4th January 2013 please join us in celebrating women’s Little Christmas in style in the Maryborough House Hotel.

Enjoy a champagne reception, 4 course meal, after dinner entertainment with the Irish Sopranos, MC Philip Cawley and much more…

All proceeds will be divided between Bru Columbanus and Cork Arc. For tickets or further details please contact Anne-Maria at 021-4345754.

Sponsor a Light on our Christmas Tree

Brú Columbanus — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:21:55 +0000

Give the gift of light this Christmas- Sponsor a light on our Christmas Tree- in memory of a loved one or as a gift to a loved one. €10 per light.

Vouchers available to present to your family and friends.

Charity Christmas Cards

Brú Columbanus — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:17:06 +0000

We have a beautiful selection of Charity Christmas cards on sale this year. They will be on sale at the end of October.

They are just €5 for 6 cards.

On the back of the card it says -All proceeds from the cards go to Bru Columbanus).

You can pay by credit card or send us a postal order/ cheque and we can post them to you.