.Declan Dowling of Kingdom Greyhound Stadium with Kerry Rose Kelsey McCarthy at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THOUSANDS of euros were raised on Friday night as the Friends of University Hospital Kerry held their annual Night At The Dogs at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
The 31st running of the event saw lots of entertainment including a Best Dressed Lady competition, superb raffle prizes plus a fantastic gate prize for all those attending on the night courtesy of Kerry Airport of flight vouchers to the value of €300.
The Best Dressed Lady prize, sponsored by Sam McCauley’s Tralee, was won by Caroline O’Regan while Kerry Rose Kelsey McCarthy was also there to lend her support on the night.
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There was also kids activities including facepainting and inflatable games. It was all for a great cause and to date, over €3m has been raised to buy specialised equipment for the local hospital.
On the track the feature was the final of the long running Friends of UHK Hospital Sweepstake with a winners price of €3k to the winner. Scroll down for photos…
Caroline O’Regan (green dress) was the Best Dressed Lady winner at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Also included are, from left; Anne Ronan of Friends of UHK, Kerry Rose Kelsey McCarthy, Brian Kearney and Sharon Wilkie of Sam McCauleys Tralee (sponsors) and Anne Kelliher of Friends of UHK..Declan Dowling of Kingdom Greyhound Stadium with Kerry Rose Kelsey McCarthy at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanBrian Kearney and Sharon Wilkie of Sam McCauleys, sponsors of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Olivia Mannix and Christina Beattie at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanCllr Sam Locke with Anne Ronan and Anne Kelliher and Deputy Michael Healy Rae at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Ciaran Fitzgerald, PJ Hayes, John Slattery, Margaret Cahill of Bon Secours, Anthony Slattery and Tom O’Connor at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMusic on arrival at the Friends of UHK fundraising Night at the Dogs on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.Pictured at the launch of this year’s Friends of UHK Fundraising Night at the Dogs at UHK were members of the organising committee and UHK staff getting ready for the event on Friday July 7th. Photo by Heather Hartley
ANOTHER great night is planned for tonight (Friday) at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium when the annual Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs takes place.
This will be the 31st running of the fundraising event and to date over €3m has been raised to buy specialised equipment for the local hospital.
On the track the feature will be the final of the long running Friends of UHK Hospital Sweepstake with a winners price of €3k to the winner plus a top class supporting card.
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There will be lots of entertainment on the night with a Best Dressed Lady competition, superb raffle prizes plus a fantastic gate prize for all those attending on the night courtesy of Kerry Airport of flight vouchers to the value of €300.
To keep all the members of the family happy there will be kids activities including facepainting and inflatable games.
Gates open at 6pm with first race at 6.53pm. For further details on the event or to book a table in the restaurant at the stadium please call 087 2867823.
.Pictured at the launch of this year’s Friends of UHK Fundraising Night at the Dogs at UHK were members of the organising committee and UHK staff getting ready for the event on Friday July 7th.
ANOTHER great night is planned for next Friday July 7 at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium when the annual Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs takes place.
This year will the 31st running of this fundraising event and to date over €3m has been raised to buy specialised equipment for the local hospital.
On the track the feature will be the final of the long running Friends of UHK Hospital Sweepstake with a winners price of €3k to the winner plus a top class supporting card.
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There will be lots of entertainment on the night with a Best Dressed Lady competition, superb raffle prizes plus a fantastic gate prize for all those attending on the night courtesy of Kerry Airport of flight vouchers to the value of €300.
To keep all the members of the family happy there will be kids activities including facepainting and inflatable games.
Speaking at the launch on Monday at UHK, PJ Hayes of the Friends of UHK said; “we are very grateful to everyone that continues to support our night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium year on year especially our race sponsors, supporters who place adverts in the race program and our ticket sellers who do amazing work selling admission tickets throughout the county. I would urge all to come along on the night and support this very worthy cause and enjoy a wonderful night out.”
Gates open at 6pm with first race at 6.53pm. For further details on the event or to book a table in the restaurant at the stadium please call 087 2867823.
.Chloe Slattery, Katie Dowling, Sean Dowling, Sinead O’Connor and Louise Quill at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE crowds turned out once again at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium as the Friends of University Hospital Kerry held their annual fundraising night at the dogs.
Over €70,000 was raised at the event in 2017 enabling the hospital to buy vital equipment and it’s hoped the thousands raised last night will help purchase a specialised ultrasound for the Emergency Department, an instrument to detect infections in ulcers, a scanner to detect problems in the bladder and video equipment for the endoscopy unit.
The €5 entry was a real bargain for racegoers with some great family entertainment, music and a Best Dressed Lady Competition sponsored by Sam McCauley Chemists in Manor West Retail Park. A fantastic night for a great cause. Scroll down for photos…
Karen O’Brien, Mary Hayes, Sadie O’Sullivan, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Norma Foley and Caroline Hayes at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mike O’Leary, Elaine Mullan, Joe Orr and Caroline Harrington at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPJ Hayes, Anne Kelliher and Anne Ronan at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Nóirín Deane, Rosie Johnson, Marie and Gráinne Hand at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMike O’Leary, Elaine Mullan, Joe Orr and Caroline Harrington at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Brendan Smith and Murt Murphy at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAmber and Jacinta Hobbert at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Two legendary musicians providing the entertainment at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry fundraiser at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT’S set to be another wonderful night at the dogs on Friday as the Friends of University Hospital Kerry hold their annual fundraiser.
Over €70,000 was raised at the event at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in 2017.
With the funds raised, the Friends of University Hospital Kerry donated a Cardiac Echo Scanner to the Cardiac Unit of the hospital. The scanner was purchased and has been working since the end of 2017. There are now two machines in the Unit and 18 patients are scanned each day.
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Since 1990 the annual event has raised well over €2 million.
This year the organisation is are fundraising for equipment including a specialised ultrasound for the Emergency Department which allows immediate diagnosis of life-threatening conditions such as bleeding into the stomach or stoppage of the heart.
They are also fundraising for an instrument to detect infections in ulcers, a scanner to detect problems in the bladder and video equipment for the endoscopy unit.
There is also a Best Dressed Lady Competition sponsored by Sam McCauley Chemists in Manor West Retail Park and much more entertainment.
Tickets cost €5 and each ticket will be entered into a draw (first prize €300, second prize €100, third prize €50).
.Friends of UHK members with hospital staff at the official opening of Cardiac Echo Scanner machine on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY saw the official handing over of the Cardiac Echo Scanner from Friends of University Hospital Kerry to the Cardiac Unit of the hospital.
Over €70,000 was raised at the Annual Greyhound Meeting at the Kingdom Greyhound Stadium in 2017.
The scanner was bought and has been working since the end of 2017. There are now two machines in the Unit and 18 patients are scanned each day.
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Dr. Louis Keary, Consultant Cardiologist thanked the Friends of University Hospital Kerry for helping to raise funds for the machine.
He said that having a second machine has made a huge difference to the waiting lists and is making a big contribution to the health and welfare of the people of Kerry.
He thanked Frank Hayes of Kerry Group who are they major sponsor for the Greyhound Meeting.
Mr Frank Hayes said that he was delighted to be involved with the project and that University Hospital Kerry could count on the continued support of Kerry Group.
This year’s fundraising event will take place in July and all involved with the Friends of University Hospital Kerry are looking forward to yet another successful night at the dogs.
Diseases of the chest and blood vessels (heart attacks and strokes) cause over 9,000 deaths in Ireland each year.
Early diagnosis of these diseases allow treatment to be started, which in any cases can prevent crippling illnesses and death.
One of the ways of examining the heart and blood vessels is by the use of a Cardiac Ultrasound or ECHO machine.
This is a very simple and painless way of looking at the heart muscles, the chambers, the valves and many other important areas such as the flow of blood or the presence of clots. Demand for this test is increasing all the time.
More patients are having surgery, dialysis, chemotherapy or presenting with chest pain or heart failure. All of these need to be checked by a Cardiac Echogram.
.Louise Ryan and Helen Griffin at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a huge night at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday as the Friends of University Hospital Kerry held their annual Gala Benefit Night.
Sponsored by Kerry Group, the event saw a massive crowd converge on the stadium with great family entertainment for the 27th anniversary of the fundraising programme which has raised in excess of €2 million since its inauguration in 1991.
Also on the night, the final of the Denny KDL Champions League Stakes was held with Floury Spuds the winner for Tralee Celtic winning €1,300.
There was also spot prizes and a Best Dressed Lady competition on a great night of fundraising. Scroll down for photos…
Shauna and Jasmine Griffin, Sam Locke, Helen and Junior Locke at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Mary Scannell, Patricia Flynn, Rachel Ryan, Nicola Dodson, Margaret Lyne and Sinead McCarthy at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMikey Callaghan, Michelle O’Sullivan, Fiona Barrett and Abigail O’Callaghan at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caroline O’Connor, John O’Connor and Maria Tobin at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSergio from Spain, Ben McCannon, Rebecca Moriarty, Grace McCannon, Triona Wallace, Corentil from Paris, Stacey Wallace, Shane Murphy, Padraig McCannon Jnr., Jeorgia Moriarty, Padraig McCannon Snr at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Antoinette McGrath, Martin Griffin and Kevin McGrath at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanPJ Hayes, Pardaig Mallon and Dr Tom McCormack at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Listowel Celtic’s Darragh and Paul O’Donoghue, Eamonn Rohan and Micheál Kennedy at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Barbara and Helena Chudzinska and Agnes Kozela at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanListowel Celtic Under 17 team and KDL officials at the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Night At The Dogs Fundraiser on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
IT’S always a major night of fun and entertainment as Friends of University Hospital Kerry get set for their annual Gala Benefit Night this weekend.
Sponsored by Kerry Group, the event will take place on Friday, July 7, at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
This year marks the 27th anniversary of the fundraising programme, which has raised in excess of €2 million since its inauguration in 1991. Tickets for the event are €5 and organisers are promising a great night’s entertainment.
The group hope to raise €100,000 and hope to buy equipment for the hospital’s cardiac unit.
Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Louis Keary said that the only Echocardiogram at University Hospital Kerry is already working over capacity and that there is an urgent need for a second machine.
Over the years, funds raised have been used for the provision of essential equipment at the hospital, which delivers critical services to families throughout County Kerry, West Limerick and North Cork.
Examples of equipment donated to date include; CT and DEXA Scanners, cardiac and paediatric technologies and Laparoscopic equipment for keyhole surgery, as well as numerous other important pieces impacting almost every department.
.Committee members of the Friends of University Hospital Kerry Gala Benefit Night with Kerry District League representatives at the launch of the event which takes place at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium on Friday, July 8.
IT’S always a major night of fun and entertainment as Friends of University Hospital Kerry get set for their annual Gala Benefit Night next month.
Sponsored by Kerry Group, the event will take place on Friday, July 8, at Kingdom Greyhound Stadium.
This year marks the 26th anniversary of the fundraising programme, which has raised in excess of €2 million since its inauguration in 1991. The fundraising target for the 2016 event is €100,000 and the money raised will be used to buy equipment for several departments in the hospital.
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This year’s fundraising effort will be supported the Denny Kerry District League who have teamed up with the Friends of University Hospital Kerry, where all the Kerry soccer clubs will be paired with a greyhound in the Denny KDL Champions League Sweepstake.
Over the years, funds raised have been used for the provision of essential equipment at the hospital, which delivers critical services to families throughout County Kerry, West Limerick and North Cork. Examples of equipment donated to date include; CT and DEXA Scanners, cardiac and paediatric technologies and Laparoscopic equipment for keyhole surgery, as well as numerous other important pieces impacting almost every department.
The DEXA Scanner which was purchased by the Friends of Kerry General Hospital at a cost of €110,000 was officially opened on 8 February 2016. This equipment is key in the early diagnosis and treatment of patients with osteoporosis. At the opening Tom McCormack, Consultant Surgeon, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the hospital to the Friends of University Hospital Kerry and to the people of the area for their generosity.
At the launch of this year’s Gala Benefit Night, Dr. Richard Horgan, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, referred to the importance of the ultrasound equipment to be funded through this year’s event.
This specialised ultrasound machine for examining pregnant mothers and women with gynaecology problems will provide detailed information about women’s health and the health of babies before birth.
Tom McCormack, Consultant Surgeon, thanked Liam Brassil, the Friends of University Hospital Kerry and Kerry Group for the significant level of fundraising over the last 26 years, without which the Hospital could not provide its current level of service.
Frank Hayes, Director of Corporate Affairs at Kerry Group commented, “Kerry Group is proud to be to be the main sponsor of University Hospital Kerry’s Gala Fundraising Night which is an extremely worthy cause. Raising funds to buy much needed equipment, so that the hospital can continue to care for and support patients and families from the region is something we are delighted to support. We wish the organisers of this event every success in reaching this year’s target of €100,000.”
IT’S set to be another wonderful night at the dogs on Friday as the Friends of University Hospital Kerry hold their annual fundraiser.
IT’S always a major night of fun and entertainment as Friends of University Hospital Kerry get set for their annual Gala Benefit Night this weekend.
