THE REEDI (Rethinking Engineering Education In Ireland) team at the Munster Technological University will hold coffee morning later this month for parents and guardian preparing to support their teens through state exams.
They had partnered with Jigsaw Kerry to host the event on Monday, May 29 from 10.30am to 12 noon.
The informal event will give tips, resources, ideas and of course free tea and coffee and aims to keep everyone safe and happy through this year’s exam season. Free registration and more details are on Eventbrite (click here).
.Dylan White and Josh Gwangwadza who took part in the gaming event for Jigsaw at Kerry College of Further Education on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
STUDENTS at the Kerry College of Further Education took over the canteen on Thursday morning for a special fundraiser for Jigsaw Kerry.
The Software Development and Games Development class in conjunction with KCFE hosted a retro, board gaming and FIFA gaming event and it eventually raised €240 for the mental health service..
“Jigsaw supports good mental health for people aged 12 to 25 which is the age group that college-going students fit into and for people who play games it’s a big issue,” said Colin McDaid, who was one of the student organisers, along with teachers Maria Brosnan and David Crowley. “We’ve had a great turnout, even better than we expected.”
Prizes included a €100 cash prize, a wireless bluetooth speaker, Razer mouse mat, wireless earphones and food vouchers. Each participant made a donation and got two game sessions as well as two entries into the final raffle.
Thanks was extended to the many local businesses who sponsored generous prizes for the event, as well as to Dylan Broderick, a KCFE music student, who provided music on the day.
Software Development teacher David Crowley and student Colin McDaid who helped organise the gaming event for Jigsaw at Kerry College of Further Education on Thursday. Photo by Dermot Crean
LIDL has teamed up with charity partner Jigsaw to offer customers a chance to win their entire Christmas shopping for €1 in The Lidl Trolley Dash.
Winners will be challenged to a ‘Supermarket Sweep’ style dash around their local Lidl store to grab as much of their Christmas shopping as possible in just two minutes. There will be one winner in each of Lidl’s 158 stores nationwide.
100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Lidl’s charity partner, Jigsaw. Customers can purchase tickets for just €1 at their local Lidl store in Tralee and around Kerry.
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Last year, Lidl’s Trolley Dash raised over €262,000 with ticket sales expected to increase this year.
Tickets are currently on sale at Lidl checkouts nationwide until Sunday, December 2. Customers can enter the draw as many times as they wish and one winner will be chosen at random from each of the 158 stores.
Speaking about Lidl’s Trolley Dash competition, Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw, said: “Jigsaw offers free, confidential and non-judgemental services and supports to young people aged 12-25, and their communities. To date, Jigsaw has supported over 26,000 young people. Without the commitment of strategic partners like Lidl Ireland, we cannot deliver the vital services that our young people deserve and we are grateful for Lidl Ireland’s pledge to raise €1 million over the next three years. Through CSR initiatives such as The Lidl Trolley Dash, and the generosity of Lidl staff and customers, we will be able to support even more young people across Ireland. The Lidl Trolley Dash is also a wonderful opportunity for 158 families in Ireland to win a full trolley of shopping just in time for Christmas.”
If you’re lucky enough to be one of Lidl’s Trolley Dash winners, here are a few top tips to keep in mind before dashing down the aisles;
• Practice, practice, practice!
• Visit your local store before your dash and familiarise yourself with the layout.
• Don’t panic! Dash through one aisle at a time so you don’t miss anything.
• Most Trolley Dash winners will want to stock up on goodies for Christmas, so make a list of the essentials you’ll need and don’t forget to grab some of Lidl’s Deluxe and Favorina goodies to fill your trolley.
For more information about the Lidl Trolley Dash competition and terms and conditions, see lidl.ie/trolleydashterms
.MIchael Edgar (right) with Duty Manager at The Ashe Hotel, Michael Gallagher and the spot prizes at the table quiz on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot. Crean
A TRALEE man is to abseil down Croke Park for the second time in six months in aid of Jigsaw Ireland.
Mike Edgar raised hundreds of euro for the organisation back in April, but he enjoyed it so much he will take part in the same event on October 27.
Mike said he had a great time and held a fundraising table quiz in the Ashe Hotel on Thursday night in aid of his activity for youth mental health support service.
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“It was brilliant, so much fun. There were 70 others with me. It’s the same thing again this year but I’m hoping to raise more than the €600 I raised last time,” said Mike, from Cois Abhann.
He wanted to thank everyone who came to the quiz, the sponsors who donated spot prizes and to The Ashe Hotel of whom Mike said he couldn’t have put on the event without their support. Scroll down for photos…
Abby Campbell, Natasha McAuliffe and Sarah Clarke at the table quiz in The Ashe Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Shane Coleman, Róisín Harty and Monica Ryan at the table quiz in The Ashe Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot CreanSophie Hanley, Laura Maycock, Grainne Quirke and Shannon Quigley at the table quiz in The Ashe Hotel on Thursday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
EXTREME endurance athlete Gavan Hennigan will be delivering a talk, organised by Jigsaw Kerry, entitled “Developing Mental Resilience” in the Rose Hotel in Tralee on this Sunday, October 8.
Gavan Hennigan is an Irish Extreme Endurance Athlete who hails from Galway. He has worked worldwide as a deep-sea saturation diver for over 10 years, diving to depths of 200 m to perform heavy construction on oil rigs.
During his time off, Gavan has adventured to all 7 continents, climbing and snowboard mountaineering in Antarctic, Arctic, Alaska, Ultra Running at home in Ireland and he has completed 2 of the longest and toughest Winter Ultras in the world – the Likeys Arctic Ultra, a 566km Winter Ultra Marathon inside the Arctic Circle and The Yukon Arctic Ultra 500km where he placed 2nd with the 3rd fastest time recorded since its induction in 2003.
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Through both of these events Gavan has raised over €20,000 for local Galway charities. His story is an inspiring one; his life hasn’t always been about extreme adventures. As a young person, Gavan suffered badly at the hands of alcohol and drug addiction.
He managed to turn his life around and has stayed clean and sober since ever since. His story is definitely one to be heard.
Jigsaw CEO Dr. Joseph Duffy said; “Having battled through mental health issues in his youth, Gavan has at all times displayed a mental fortitude second to none. Through his commitment to pushing himself physically and mentally through some of the world’s toughest challenges, he is an inspirational role model to all young people in Ireland.”
The event, which is sponsored by Lee Strand Creamery, takes place in the Rose Hotel, Dan Spring Rd, on October 8, with refreshments at 7pm and the talk beginning at 7.30pm. Contact Jigsaw Kerry on 066 718 6785 to book a ticket.
Jigsaw is the National Centre for youth Mental Health in Ireland. Their mission is to bring about significant change in how Ireland thinks about, responds to and supports young people’s mental health.
Jigsaw Services give young people a place they can visit for free and confidential support from trained mental health professionals. They are a safe and welcoming place, where young people can go for the support they need to develop good mental health. Find out more at www.jigsaw.ie
A TEENAGER from Tralee is one of 20 young people nationally to be recognised in the Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards Programme.
Graham Nelligan, a sixth year student at Mercy Mounthawk, has been recognised for the motivation, service and impact he has demonstrated for his local community.
Graham has been volunteering with Jigsaw Kerry for the past year and a half enabling young people to talk about issues related to mental health. Graham raises awareness amongst young people that ‘it’s ok not to feel ok’.
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Through his work with Jigsaw, Graham has organised two 10km runs and has spoken at many events including the Rose of Tralee Festival, the Cycle Against Suicide and during the Ring of Kerry cycle.
“I feel it is important that young people know there is help available and there are people to talk to when they are feeling low,” he said.
Currently Graham is involved in a Health Promotion campaign called ‘Speak your Mind’ which has had an immense impact on the local community.
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Through social media Graham is communicating the importance of mental health in the daily lives of young people and while a ‘huge amount of personal commitment is needed I am very proud of how far we have come.’
Graham’s teacher, Pat Fleming, says that Graham is much admired not only for his ceaseless work with Jigsaw Kerry but also for the activities he runs for young people in his area, “he is truly remarkable for the way in which he has taken on responsibility and showed leadership.”
The only all-Ireland youth initiative of its kind is run in partnership with The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) and The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) and recognises outstanding acts of volunteerism by Ireland’s youth.
Twenty post-primary students, who hail from all corners of f Ireland, will be presented with €500 and an engraved silver medallion at the gala awards ceremony on March 12 in the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa by special guest Brent Pope.
At the gala, two of the 20 students will be named All-Ireland Youth Volunteers of the Year and will receive €1,000 for a charity of their choice, a gold medallion, a crystal trophy for their school and an all-expense paid trip to the United States in May to participate in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards ceremony.
THE REEDI (Rethinking Engineering Education In Ireland) team at the Munster Technological University will hold coffee morning later this month for parents and guardian preparing to support their teens through state exams.
EXTREME endurance athlete Gavan Hennigan will be delivering a talk, organised by Jigsaw Kerry, entitled “Developing Mental Resilience” in the Rose Hotel in Tralee on this Sunday, October 8.
