Volunteers row in to assist with well co-ordinated Daffodil Day in Fermoy
On Friday, 22nd March over 70 local volunteers took to the streets from early morning to participate in Daffodil Day this year. Thankfully, despite a wet and rainy week, blue skies on Friday contributed to the joyful atmosphere all around Fermoy town that day. The local businesses must be commended for their continued support of Daffodil Day. They are a pleasure to work with.
As always, the Transition Year students from Coláiste an Chraoibhín and St Colman’s College were eager to help on the day and their participation is vital to continue raising awareness of the valuable work the Irish Cancer Society does. As part of what is hoped to become an even bigger initiative next year, the students and staff of Glanworth NS were the first primary school to join us in holding their own Daffodil Day fundraiser, ably led by past pupil Hollie O’Donovan Lillis who visited their school to explain to them what the day is all about and how important it is to support such charitable organisations. Their support was tremendous and we look forward to working with them for many years to come.
Local co-ordinator of Daffodil Day in Fermoy, Maeve O’Callaghan expressed her thanks to everyone involved.
“Whether this was your 1st or 31st year volunteering, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for your support. Without your support, none of this would have been possible”.
Maeve also paid tribute to those who provided flowers for the day, along with those ever willing to play their part.
“Although the weather this year meant that the daffodils were not as plentiful as in previous years, huge thanks to all those who donated beautiful flowers from their gardens for Daffodil Day. Special mention to Batt Dorgan who continued a long-standing tradition of collecting on behalf of the Irish Cancer in Fermoy Mart. To Joan and Paddy Crowley who counted the money from early morning and did not rest until every last cent had been counted, bagged and lodged, I am extremely grateful.
“Thanks also, to Charlie in the PC Clinic for allowing them to use the counting machine to make their job a little easier and also to Dave Ryan. Also, a special words of thanks to Gus, Fionnuala and Kay in FEC (Fermoy Education Centre) who were on hand providing tea/coffee and support throughout the day.
“Lastly, but most importantly, to all those who contributed so willingly on the streets of Fermoy and in Glanworth NS. Without your amazing generosity, Daffodil Day would not have been the huge success it was. At the time of going to print, €14,096.52 had been raised for the Irish Cancer Society. Well done to all involved”.
Anyone who would like to be involved in Daffodil Day 2025, can contact Maeve (086) 3556389 and you’ll be added to the amazing group of volunteers for next year!