The Dublin Journalists Golf Society vice-captain Peter O’Hehir was delighted to current a cheque of €12,000 to The Purple Door College in Monkstown, Co Dublin following the Society’s current Charity Day on the picturesque Carlow Golf Membership.
After a document sum was raised for suicide bereavement help group HUGG (Therapeutic Untold Grief Teams) by the DJGS in 2024, the determine was surpassed at a memorable day in Carlow GC, one of many nation’s best parkland golf programs.
Vice-captain O’Hehir joined fellow DJGS members and Purple Door College principal Conan Byrne on the faculty for the presentation of the proceeds from the annual occasion.
Enrolling 30 college students, The Purple Door College caters for youngsters on the autism spectrum with advanced wants. The varsity gives a child-centred, evidence-based training for youngsters in an inclusive setting the place their independence is fostered.
“On behalf of our captain Conor, it was my honour to current the cheque to The Purple Door College,” stated DJGS vice-captain Peter O’Hehir. “The Purple Door College is attended by Grace, the daughter of our 2019 captain John Fogarty, and it meant so much for the society to do one thing for a trigger so near dwelling.
“I want Conan, his employees and college students all the perfect for this faculty 12 months and hope the cash raised will make a distinction in serving to the training of those fantastic kids.
“I need to thank all those that made our Charity Day our biggest but. Our treasurer Eddie Coffey was an unbelievable conduit between our society and his dwelling membership, the majestic Carlow GC. It really is a deal with to play. To membership skilled Damian McGrane, membership captain Alan Whelan and all of the membership employees who made the day what it was, our deepest appreciation.
“To all those that sourced sponsorship and prizes for the day, we’re extraordinarily grateful. The generosity of our members, their pals and colleagues makes our Charity Day the success that it’s.”
Thanking the DJGS for the donation, The Purple Door College principal Conan Byrne stated: “It’s with deep gratitude that I settle for this cheque on behalf of our faculty. The monies raised by the Dublin Journalists Golf Society will go a protracted strategy to supporting our college students.”
