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At the presentation of the Inspired Christmas raffle prize to Phil McCarthy, Abbeydorney, at Inspired’s base at Friary Lane were, from left; Aisling Collins, Labhaoise O’Connor, David Malone, Marie O’Connor, Phil McCarthy, Breda O’Sullivan, Niamh McCarthy, Tim Landers, Yvonne O’Brien and Kerry O’Mahony. Photo by Dermot Crean
AN Abbeydorney woman won a luxury weekend for two in a top Killarney hotel thanks to the people at Inspired.
The group, based in their new centre at Friary Lane, ran a Christmas raffle where they sold lines to raise funds to help run the organisation which receives no State support and relies on volunteers to provide its services.
Participants in the Inspired project with an intellectual disability, aspire towards active citizenship, inclusion in the local community, contributing through meaningful work, learning relevant lifeskills,participarting in business and creating through art, craft and drama.
The winner of the draw was Phil McCarthy who collected her prize at the premises on Friday. She receives two nights B&B and one evening meal for two in The Malton Hotel in Killarney. She was delighted with her prize and impressed with the services that Inspired provides.
“The funds raised allow us to continue with Inspired, so it’s of huge importance to us. We’re in a new location – we moved here in October – and we’ll have an official opening on February 14,” said Yvonne O’Brien, volunteer at the centre, who thanked everyone involved in buying and selling lines for the draw.
Inspired are always looking for volunteers to help out so if you’re interested, get in touch via their Facebook page or their website www.inspired.ie
