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Mary Gardiner taking part in the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S become almost a tradition out in Blennerville for the past 10 years and Saturday was another fantastic day for Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk.
After passing away from cancer back in 2013, Tony’s daughter Andrea started the charity event in his memory with funds raised going towards the Palliative Care Unit at UHK.
Before yesterday, the walks and fundraising events organised by Andrea had raised €72,000 he hope was to surpass the €75,000 mark at the weekend. Well she smashed that target by raising €6,000 thanks to the generosity of participants.
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The day stayed fine for the walk which set off from Blennerville Windmill just after 4pm. Afterwards it was back to Skelper Quanes for a fantastic evening of entertainment from Ross Brassil, Darragh Jive O’Donnell and DJ Mick.
Seamus O’Sullivan Butchers provided the tasty burgers for everyone after the walk which were cooked by Una Lynch and Teresa O’Brien of 2 Beans In A Box.
Andrea thanked the businesses who donated 43 spot prizes for the raffle, everyone who took part in the walk, those who bought raffle tickets, Skelper Quanes and all who helped her with the event.
If you still want to make a donation click here to go to the idonate page. Scroll down for photos…
Ruth Murphy, Therese Greaney and Kay Griffin at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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In front; Eadaoin and Evelyn Flaherty, Logan Breen and Cody Breen. At back; Claire Flaherty, Lorraine Goodall and Michelle Breen at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ríona Griffin, Abby Dorgan and Kerry Garrett with Harley at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Ava Moriarty, Yvonne Moriarty, Tadhg Heaphy, Olive Heaphy, Cian Heaphy and Mary Smullen at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Olivia Crean and Alanna O’Sullivan with Lola and Teddy at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The chefs at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Martin Dillane and Donal Brosnan at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Nuala and Penny O’Brien with Brid Scanlon and Aoibhín Browne at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mary Gardiner (centre) selling raffle tickets to Claire Galvin and Claire O’Halloran at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Martina Gaynor and Grace Healy at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Samantha Axworthy, Andrea O’Donoghue, Amanda Axworthy and Deirdre Dorgan at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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James Murphy, Mary Murphy and Majella O’Sullivan at the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Gathering at the start of the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking part in the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking part in the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking part in the Tony O’Donoghue Memorial Walk on Saturday. Photo by Dermot Crean
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