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Business and Sport join forces to raise funds for people who are homeless at Cork Simon’s Sports & Olympics themed Ball 

Submitted by Sophie on Wed, 18/04/2012 - 09:39
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2 March / 2012

Cork Simon’s Sports and Olympics themed Ball at Fota Island Resort on Friday evening (March 2nd) proved an exciting warm-up to this summer’s games in London, while raising much needed funds for people who are homeless in Cork.

Guests of Honour, Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Sean Martin and Deputy Lady Mayoress Ann Martin were joined by over 200 people from Cork’s business world along with sports personalities Graham Canty; Irish and Munster rugby player, David Wallace and former Irish and Munster hooker and current rugby pundit, Frankie Sheahan. Also present at the 12th annual Ball in support of people who are homeless was Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney and his wife, Ruth.

Over 60 athletes from across Ireland to take part in Cork's first Kettlebell Competition 

Submitted by Sophie on Wed, 18/04/2012 - 08:44
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28 February / 2012

In the past five years Kettlebells have exploded onto the sports scene in Ireland. Given their rise in popularity, SwingFit Munster Kettlebells, a Cork based Kettlebell training company, has decided to host Cork’s first ever Kettlebell competition on Saturday, March 10th from 9am to 5pm at K2C Martial Arts Centre in Blackpool, Cork. All proceeds from the event will go to Cork Simon Community in support of people who are homeless.

“We have over sixty athletes coming from all over Ireland for the competition - it’s going to be an amazing day” said Rachel Macmanus of SwingFit Munster Kettlebells. “The competition is in aid of the Cork Simon Community and there is no entry fee to come along and watch however you can donate to Cork Simon on the day” added McManus.

Ladies Lunch serves €12,700 to Cork Simon 

Submitted by Sophie on Wed, 18/04/2012 - 08:39
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16 February / 2012

The West Cork Ladies Lunch, which took place at Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty on January 7th has raised €12,700 in aid of people who are homeless.

A favourite on the social calendar, the sold out event attracted 260 ladies from West Cork and beyond.

Now in its sixth year, the West Cork Ladies Lunch has to date raised nearly €70,000 for Cork Simon Community.

In addition to funds raised from ticket sales, the Ladies Lunch featured an auction and a raffle with prizes donated locally which boosted the amount raised for the homeless charity.

The successful fundraising lunch was organised by a loyal team of Cork Simon volunteers; Adrienne Crowley and Patricia Sutton, Collette Twomey, Anne Lehane and Catherine Murray.

Cork Simon’s Sports and Olympics themed Ball to help keep beacon of hope lighting for people who are homeless 

Submitted by Sophie on Tue, 17/04/2012 - 15:58
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10 February / 2012

Details of Cork Simon’s upcoming 12th annual Ball were announced today (Friday 10 February) at a reception launch at The Kiln, Heineken Ireland attended by guests, sponsors and supporters of the 2012 Ball.

This year’s ‘Sports and Olympics’ themed Ball, taking place at Fota Island Resort on March 2nd, promises an exciting warm-up to the summer’s games in London, while raising much needed funds for people who are homeless.

Among those present to hear details of the forthcoming Ball were RTE’s Aonghus McAnally who performs the role of Master of Ceremonies at the event in three weeks time, golfing professional John McHenry who has also volunteered his time for the Ball, and Munster rugby player John Ryan.

From the Celtic Sea to Cork Simon 

Submitted by Sophie on Tue, 17/04/2012 - 15:49
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18 January / 2012

Crew onboard an oil rig in the Celtic Sea operating approximately 50 miles off the south coast of Ireland have shown solidarity for people who are homeless by donating €720 to Cork Simon Community.

Crew of the Transocean drilling rig ‘GSF Arctic III’ hold a charity raffle every Christmas and this year Cork Simon Community was selected as a beneficiary by the UK crew along with a number of charities from crew members’ home towns.

“As we’re working in Ireland we thought it prudent and justifiable to give to an Irish charity in thanks for the hospitality we’ve received” said Ian Rand, Arctic III Cork Support with Transocean.

Joy in Opera Lane - 200 take part in flash mob for Cork Simon 

Submitted by Sophie on Mon, 19/12/2011 - 12:34
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19 December / 2011

An impromptu, open-air performance of Joy to the World by over 200 carol singers from across the county stopped shoppers in their tracks on Opera Lane yesterday.

Music groups ‘Cantabile Vocal Ensemble’ and ‘Cantairí Mhuscraí, Ballincollig’ got the action going singing carols on the busy shopping street while scores of individuals, positioned up and down Opera Lane, to the surprise of passers-by joined the two music groups for their final carol, filling the thronged shopping street with a powerful, mass rendition of Joy to the World.

The Christmas Carol Fash Mob, organised by Musical Director, Mary O’Brien represented the final event this year to mark Cork Simon’s 40th Anniversary.

UCC students show solidrity for Cork Simon with mash up on Patrick St. 

Submitted by Sophie on Wed, 14/12/2011 - 12:32
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14 December / 2011

Christmas shoppers on Cork City’s Patrick’s Street were treated to a series of surprise events by UCC students on Saturday afternoon, helping to raise awareness of people who are homeless and to mark Cork Simon Community’s 40th anniversary.

Termed the ‘The Cork Simon Street Mash Up’, the impromptu events consisting of dance, rock and choir performances brought together up to 60 students from five different University College Cork clubs and societies.

A StreetSmart way to help people who are homeless this Christmas 

Submitted by Paul on Thu, 01/12/2011 - 12:22
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1 December / 2011

Two euro doesn’t buy much these days. But there’s power in numbers and all those two euros donated by individuals through StreetSmart over the last six years has amounted to over €34,000 being raised in support of people who are homeless in Cork.

From December 1st, StreetSmart kicks into action again across Cork city and county for the seventh year in a bid to raise funds for Good Shepherd Services and Cork Simon Community.

Minister Hogan Officially Opens Three Bed Extension Addressing Cork’s Long Term Homeless Issue  

Submitted by Sophie on Thu, 24/11/2011 - 12:19
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24 November / 2011

In contrast to Dublin where rough sleeping was highlighted this week as a “serious issue”, there are currently enough beds in Cork so that no one needs to sleep rough.

Attention in Cork is now turning to addressing a growing problem of long term homelessness – defined by the Government as stays of six months or longer in emergency accommodation.

Today (Friday 25 November), Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan officially opened a three bed extension at Cork Simon Community’s high support house, Clanmornin House, which goes some way to addressing long-term homelessness in Cork.

Cork Simon Santa Stamp Appeal Celebrates its Fifth Birthday As The North Pole Prepares For Bumper Deliveries 

Submitted by Sophie on Mon, 14/11/2011 - 12:24
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14 November / 2011

The North Pole Post Office is preparing for bumper deliveries of Cork Simon Santa Stamp Envelopes following news that 60 primary schools across Cork city and county have already signed up to the Santa Stamp Appeal – almost double the number registered this time last year.

Over 7,000 Santa Stamp Envelopes winged their way from the South of Ireland to the North Pole last Christmas. The number is expected to rise this year and it’s no surprise as the special €1 envelopes guarantee express delivery of those all important letters to the busy North Pole Post Office. The entire proceeds of the appeal will also guarantee support for people who are homeless in Cork this Christmas.