€3,000.00 donated to the West Clare MiniMarathon Centre from the late Tony Lynch Memorial Tractor Run……………….. The West Clare Cancer Centre Committee extends its […]
Welcome to the West Clare Cancer Centre
We are a Centre for people living with cancer and for their families.
We provide support services for people affected by Cancer in the West Clare area, free of charge.
If you are in need of help or assistance, or you know of someone who is in need of our help, please feel free to contact us.
Drop in to the Centre in Corry Lane, in Kilkee, or contact us on (065)9060762 or on (065)9056181. If you prefer, send us an email - marymcgrath78@yahoo.ie
We are here Monday to Friday - 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Supporting & Funding Facilities For Cancer
Patients In West Clare
HEARTFELT THANKS to everybody who contributed in any way to making the 19th Annual West Clare Mini Marathon the success that it was. Thanks to Donal and Deirdre, Hayes Gala Supermarket Kilkee, for the very welcome refreshments provided after the event, to Maureen and Noel O'Shea for providing transport to Carrigaholt, to Jackie Bourke and Eliza Lillis for their assistance in the Community Centre in Kilkee, and to our stewards on the day. All of these people have faithfully given of their time, energy and resources - free of charge - over the years and it would not be possible to host the event without this generosity of spirit.
Congratulations to our hamper winners - Carmel Shalloo Kilkee, runner number 46 and Eddie Walsh, Mullagh, walker number 191. Congratulations indeed to everybody who took part in the 19th Annual West Clare Mini Marathon on Sunday last, a day that once again demonstrated that tight-knit community spirit and ability to come together to ensure the continued provision of cancer care services for the people of West Clare - a force that has been evident since the beginning nineteen years ago - a force to be reckoned with! Kudos to you, the people!
Memories from Mini Marathon 19 - 29th January 2017
TWENTIETH ANNUAL WEST CLARE MINI MARATHON Sunday 28th January 2018!!!!!!
WEST CLARE CHARITY CONCERT VOICES FOR CANCER
The second Annual West Clare Charity Concert – Voices For Cancer – takes place on Thursday 30th November, at St. Mary’s Church, Carrigaholt, at 7:30pm. Tickets are €10.00 and will be available at the door on the night. All proceeds are being donated to the West Clare Mini Marathon Cancer Care Centre in Kilkee. For further information or to purchase tickets, contact Mags Keane on (086) 8886820.
West Clare Cancer Group 5th Annual Poker Classic!
CALLING ALL CARD SHARKS!!!!!
The West Clare Cancer Group’s 5th Annual Poker Classic in aid of the West Clare Mini Marathon Cancer Care Centre takes place in the Westbridge Bar, Miltown Malbay, on Sunday 5th of November 2017, at 7:00pm. Tickets are €25.00 each and are available from the Cancer Centre in Corry Lane, Kilkee. For more information, contact ourselves on (065) 9060762 or Matt Keating on (086) 6049444.
JIMMY CONSIDINE SUPERVALU FUNDRAISER 2017 RAISES €1,182.75 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!!!!
JIMMY CONSIDINE SUPERVALU FUNDRAISER 2017 RAISES €1,182.75 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!!!!
Huge thanks to Jimmy Considine, Dromelihy, Cree, for his fundraiser held on Friday, August 25th last, in Supervalu, Kilrush. An incredible amount of money – €1,182.75 was raised on the day, all in aid of the West Clare Mini Marathon Cancer Care Centre here in Kilkee. Thanks also to Tony Murphy, Tony O’Connor, Rose Green and Phil Lorigan, who gave of their time, helping to make the day the success that it was. A big thank you also to Paul Queally, Manager of SuperValu Queally’s Kilrush, who very kindly provided refreshments to Jimmy and his team throughout the day. Sincere thanks to everybody for your kindness, commitment and generosity.
IRELAND’S WINNING HOME OF THE YEAR 2017 RAISES €1,060.40 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!!!!!!!
IRELAND’S WINNING HOME OF THE YEAR 2017 RAISES €1,060.40 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincere thanks to Louise Mc Guane of The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Company and her husband Dominic McCarthy, for the marvellous sum of €1,060.40, donated to the West Clare Mini Marathon Cancer Care Centrefrom their fundraiser held on Saturday, August 26th last.
Louise and Dominic made their winning home in Cooraclare available to the public and donated the proceeds to the West Clare Cancer Centre in Kilkee. Sincere thanks also to Bernie Tubridy, Cooraclare, who liaised with Louise to make the day the success that it was. Heartfelt thanks to you all.
CARA’S GOING FOR THE CHOP FUNDRAISER JULY 2017
CARA CONWAY, DOONAHA, KILKEE, RAISES €1,345.00 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!!!
Huge thanks and congratulations to Cara on the success of her fundraiser ‘Cara’s going for the chop’ held on 26th July last, in aid of the West Clare Mini Marathon Cancer Care Centre. In true princess style, Cara not only let down her long hair, she donated it to the Rapunzel Foundation to help children living with hair loss and donated the proceeds of her endeavours to the Cancer Centre here in Kilkee. Thanks also to Cara’s mam Michelle Conway and dad Brendan. Superheroes don’t always take to the skies or wrestle giants – sometimes they just don their uniforms and go to school, quietly changing the lives of others for the better………………..
WEST CLARE TRACTOR RUN 2017
WEST CLARE TRACTOR RUN 2017 RAISES €4,140.00 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!
Sincere thanks to Pats Hassett and her comrades in arms who pimped their rides and tricked out their bigwheels for the 5th Annual West Clare Tractor Run on Sunday 16th July 2017, raising an astonishing €4,140.00 in what was another beautifully choreographed production from Pats and Team West. Thanks also to Mags Keane, Morrisseys Bar Carrigaholt and to everybody involved in this great event. Roll on 2018 when Pats will once again ascend her Iron Throne and marshal the forces to do battle for the people of West Clare………..
8th ANNUAL MATTIE & MIKEY MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN 2017
8th ANNUAL MATTIE & MIKEY MEMORIAL TRACTOR RUN 2017 RAISES €4,501.50 FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE!!!!!!!
Sincere thanks to Mary T Mc Inerney and organisers of the 8th Annual Mattie & Mikey Memorial Tractor Run held on Sunday 16th July last, for their marvellous donation of €4,501.50 to the West Clare Cancer Centre here in Kilkee. We are, as ever, humbled by the extent of the commitment and dedication of Mary T. and her team to the West Clare Cancer Centre and to the continued provision of cancer care services for the people of West Clare. Sincere thanks to you all!
COUNTY CLARE GOLF OUTING BENEFIT FUND NEW YORK 2017
COUNTY CLARE GOLF OUTING BENEFIT FUND NEW YORK 2017 RAISES SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR WEST CLARE CANCER CENTRE KILKEE!!!!!!!
The Committee of the West Clare Mini Marathon Cancer Care Centre wishes to express its deepest gratitude to P.J. Harvey, Chairman, Pat Boland, President, Tony Nolan and fellow Officers of the COUNTY CLARE GOLF OUTING BENEFIT FUND, INC., New York, for their fantastic donation of Seven Thousand Dollars (€5,739.12) to the West Clare Cancer Centre here in Kilkee, from their 2017 annual golf classic fundraiser held in Douglaston Golf Club on July 27th last.
The Charity, now in it’s 22nd year, supports causes in Ireland and in the USA – the West Clare Cancer Centre, St. Clare’s School in Ennis and YWCA White Plains Special Needs Programs in New York. We are deeply appreciative of the on-going commitment and dedication of everybody involved.
Heartfelt thanks to you all!
Photograph – L-R Pat Boland, Seamus Reid, P.J. Harvey & Matt Hickey.
Clare Association Dublin – Martin Corry Memorial 10K Walk
Clare Association Dublin – Muintir an Chláir
Annual 10K Charity Walk
The Clare Association Dublin has chosen the West Clare Cancer Centre to be the beneficiary of their annual charity walk for 2017.
The Annual Martin Corry Memorial 10K Walk will take place in Clontarf, Dublin 3 on Sunday 24th September next. The starting point is Clasac, CCE Building, Alfie Byrne Road, in Clontarf, Dublin 3.
Following the walk, light food, refreshments and Irish musical entertainment will be held in the Centre in Clontarf. For further information, contact info@clareassociation.ie
We have a sponsorship card in the Centre in Kilkee if people would like to drop in make a contribution.
Officers
President: Mr. Pat O’Donnell, Vice President: Mrs. Miriam Scahill
Chairman: Mr. Gerry O’Reilly, Vice-Chairman: Mr. Martin Vaughan
Joint Honorary Secretaries: Ms. Marie Burke, Mrs. Pauline Cummins
Joint Honorary Treasurers: Mrs. Mary Browne, Mr. Brian Considine
P..R.O.: Mr. Liam O’Looney, Asst. P.R.O.: Mr. Paddy Burke
Committee
Mrs. Mary Barry, Mr. Mick Forbes
Mr. James Cleary, Mrs. Mary Barry
Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Mr. Michael Anglim
Mr. Paddy Kelly, Mr. Tristan Conway-Behan
Mr. Thomas Conway, Ms. Caroline Burke
Mr. Michael Clancy
Representative in Clare: Br. Séan McNamara,
Spiritual Director: Fr. Finbarr Neylon
Trustees: Mr. Pat O’Donnell, Mr. Michael Anglim
