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As Jedward will be telling you for the next month, it’s time to get your green cape on to show your support for the Boys in Green as they go for glory in Poland and the Ukraine this summer.  And for the many who will be watching from Ireland, why not come on down to Scoby’s Bar, Hospital, Co.Limerick on Sunday 10th June 2012.

Starting at 4pm, there will be a penalty shoot-out, a competition to correctly guess the first goal scorer, a BBQ between 5:30-7:30pm and live on stage will be Bagatelle from 5:30pm. All of this is of course a build up the main event at 7.45pm on the big screen as Trapattoni, Keane, Duff and Co., take on the tricky Croatians in our opening group game of Euro 2012.

So get your green capes on and come down to Scoby’s Bar for some ceol, craic and a lot of football. There will be a prize for the best dressed supporter on the night.

Admission is €10, with a family ticket €20. All proceeds go to the Cliona Ring Foundation.

L to R: Brendan Ring, John Fitzpatrick, Martin Hartnett, Ken McEvoy, Trevor Daly, Mike O Donnell, Donnacha Clery

Pictured are the Lough Gur/Cliona Ring Foundation Cycle Club taking part in yesterday’s (Sunday 15th April) hub cycle for the Kilmallock Cycle Club in aid of Cooleens Respite Care Services for Children in Charleville. The CRF was delighted to be part of such a great event.

Following on from the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Headless Horseman Adventure Race returns this year on Easter Sunday, 8th April, in Kilmallock, Co. Limerick.

The Headless Horseman event is a 45 mile race in three stages, and this year sees the inclusion of a stage around the scenic and challenging Ballyhoura Mountain trials. The race is seen as a perfect pre-season outing for the adventure racer, cyclist or triathlete. There is also the option as entering as a team.

Single entries are €75, and available to clubs for €60 while team entries are €120, and available to clubs for €96. We are also doing 2 for 1 students discounts on team and single entrants. The Headless Horseman Adventure Race (HHAR) would also like to extend an offer of a 20% discount to people who are taking part in the HHAR. Registrations are still taking place, and to avail of this offer please contact info@hhar.ie for further information.

Participants will also receive a goody bag containing a quality HHAR t-shirt, liquids, gels, some nutrition and a post-race gourmet burger. There will be two transition areas set up on the day to ensure people stay hydrated. Afterwards there will be a fantastic after party where we have street closures to cater for on street entertainment including Hermitage Green and The Strypes.

The HHAR is partnered with the Hope foundation who work with the street children of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).

For more information email info@hhar.ie or check out our website www.hhar.ie

Also, if anyone is available in the Bruff area between 10.30am and 2pm on Sunday, 8th April, to marshall the event, could you please contact Brendan Ring on 087 2518949

HH Adventure A4 Poster

Back Row Standing  (L/R) : Martin Hartnett, Malachy Carew, Mike O’ Donnell, Tom Flynn, John Carew, Brendan Ring, Liam Mulcahy
Front Row Kneeling  (L/R) : Trevor Daly, John O Dwyer

Pictured above are the recently formed Cliona Ring Foundation/Lough Gur Cycling Group whose first outing as a group was a 140km spin on Saturday supporting a fundraising event on behalf of Sophie Mulcahy. Sophie, who is 5 and from County Limerick, suffers from an extremely rare illness called Ohdo Syndrome.  She is one of only 30 known cases in the world and has already bravely battled 6 open heart operations.

The CRF would like to thank Liam Mulcahy (Sophie’s dad) for inviting us to cycle, it was a most rewarding day for us all. We wish Sophie and her family the very best on their journey to give Sophie the best possible quality of life that she deserves.

You can find out more about Sophie and her rare condition here.

The CRF/Lough Gur Cycle Group meets every Saturday morning at 8am at the Honey Fitz Theatre Lough Gur for anyone interested in joining us for a cycle. The Wednesday evening cycle will commence the 1st Wednesday of April (time to be agreed) from The Honey Fitz.

The group will be cycling in the 7th Annual (Pat Nolan’s) Charity Cycle in aid of Limerick School for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired on March 24th from Limerick to Killaloe and return.

Anyone who is interested in cycling please contact Brendan Ring on 087 2518949

The CRF/Lough Gur cycle group reach the top of the Vee during 140km cycle

The Cliona Ring Foundation presented this photograph from the night of Miriam O’Callaghan’s visit to The Kelly Family, Bulgaden Castle, in appreciation of their generous efforts in hosting the Cliona Ring Annual Commemoration Night.

Photographed: Brendan Ring, Conal Kelly, Mary Kelly, Conal Jnr and Terry Ring

Photo courtesy Ita West

Terry Ring (CRF), John Cusack, Paul O’Connell (Munster & Ireland), Orla Cusack, Brendan Ring (CRF)

Pictured at UL Arena are Terry and Brendan Ring (CRF) with Munster and Ireland rugby player Paul O’Connell as he presents his match worn jersey from the World Cup 2011 Quarter Final with Wales to John and Orla Cusack. John and Orla were the winning bidders in the silent auction which was held during the recent 5th Annual Cliona Ring Foundation Commemorative Night. Congratulations to John and Orla on their new piece of unique memorabilia and a massive thanks for helping the Foundation in the process. The Cliona Ring Foundation would also like to thank Paul O’Connell for supporting the Foundation.

John Cusack, Paul O’Connell, Orla Cusack

Christy O’Donnell presenting Miriam O’Callaghan with the first copy of “Poetic Humour” written by a collaboration of local poets

Friday, 3rd February, 2012 will see the launch of the book Poetic Humour at the Honey Fitz Theatre, Lough Gur, Co.Limerick. The book is a collaboration of work by local poets, with all proceeds from sales of the poetry book going to the Cliona Ring Foundation. We would encourage everyone to come along on the night and support the local writers and Foundation. The launch will kick off at 8pm. The Foundation would like to give special thanks to John Carew and Christy O’Donnell for their hard work and generosity.

The Cliona Ring Foundation was delighted to present a cheque for €2,000 to the Johnny Ryan Fund recently. Pictured are Terry and Brendan Ring presenting the cheque to Johnny’s parents on behalf of the Foundation. The money was raised at the recent CRF Night which was held in Bulgaden Castle.

Cliona Ring Bulgaden Limerick Leader (Follow link for PDF of article).