PHOTOS: Coffee Morning Raises Funds For Premature Babies Charity

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Jennifer Kissane and her mom, Noreen Quirke, at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jennifer Kissane and her mom, Noreen Quirke, at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

A TRALEE woman who organised a coffee morning today  to mark World Prematurity Day was delighted with the event which, coupled with her online campaign, raised hundreds of euros for a charity.

Organised by Jennifer Kissane, she wanted to raise awareness of the Irish Premature Babies Charity after the birth of her and husband Greg’s premature baby boy Fionn in June, who arrived six weeks early at 5lb 2.

Jennifer herself was born 12 weeks early at a tiny 2lb; both born in University Hospital Kerry and in the care of Emly Special Care Unit.

Even up to before the coffee morning – which was held in House at The Abbey Inn – Jennifer had raised over €500 through her online campaign.

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There was great prizes raffled on the day including dining vouchers, a mini photo shoot, a Christmas ham, jewellery vouchers and more.

Jennifer thanked all those who contributed to the prizes, to The Abbey Inn for hosting the event, Barrys Bakery, Tralee and Heavenly Baked, Tralee who provided the treats and those who came to support the fundraiser. People can donate to her online campaign by clicking here.

Irish Premature Babies Charity is a primarily voluntary charity provides support, information and practical help to parents with premature babies in Ireland. The charity depends on fundraising. Scroll down for photos…

Melissa Dennehy, Catherine Murphy holding Aodhán and Marian O'Sullivan at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Melissa Dennehy, Catherine Murphy holding Aodhán and Marian O’Sullivan at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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At back; Ciss Miller and Jenny McMahon. In front; Ann Fitzgerald and Brenda Kennedy at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

At back; Ciss Miller and Jenny McMahon. In front; Ann Fitzgerald and Brenda Kennedy at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mark and Linda Flanagan at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mark and Linda Flanagan at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Diane O'Sullivan and Katie Leen at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Diane O’Sullivan and Katie Leen at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jessica and Beth Quirke with Maura O'Donoghue at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Jessica and Beth Quirke with Maura O’Donoghue at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Catherine and Jim McCarthy at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

Catherine and Jim McCarthy at the coffee morning in aid of Irish Premature Babies at House/The Abbey Inn on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean

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