Josephine O’Riordan, Katie O’Riordan and Caoimhe Marley and Philomena Stack were attending to guests at the Vintage Afternoon Tea fundraiser at O’Riordan’s Cottage, Ardfert back in April. Photo by Dermot CreanAN incredible €8,175 was raised from the Vintage Afternoon Tea event in aid of the Kerry Parents and Friends Association O’Riordan’s Cottage in Ardfert held over two days in April.
The event over Saturday and Sunday, April 18/19 saw 230 people visit the cottage to enjoy a variety of savoury and sweet treats, all served in fine bone china tableware, with white linen tablecloths and lots of interesting memorabilia.
The amount raised. adds to the €28,000 already raised so far towards goods and equipment for the Kerry Parents and Friends Association Day Care Centre in Listowel as a thank you for their care of Josephine’s daughter Siobhan O’Riordan who passed away in May of 2025.
Josephine and the team are grateful for the support of everyone who donated money as well as the amazing food supplied.
They also thanked sponsors Horgan’s Centra and Agribusiness, Ned Horgan Meats, David Power Butchers, Lee Strand and Lidl, local musicians who entertained over the weekend.
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