Community Hospital benefits from Patrick’s Day fundraiser

Fermoy Community Hospital fundraising committee were presented with a cheque on Friday for €1,000, the proceeds of the Glennon Brothers St Patrick’s Day parade fundraiser.

Through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team, Glennon Brothers in Fermoy host a number of fundraisers each year supporting local charities and initiatives.

Speaking with The Avondhu, Tadhg O’Donovan, chairman of Fermoy Community Hospital Fundraising committee, thanked the workforce at the plant for their efforts and donations towards the cause.

“The fact that they have embraced this whole idea of charitable causes, it has to be acknowledged anyway for a start. The fact that the company themselves are matching any funding that was raised again is an indication of the understanding and commitment by both employer and employees. It’s a welcome thing and it’s something we would like to see replicated and implemented by other companies,” he said.

“It’s a very positive thing. The one thing we like about events like this is they went away on their own initiative and organised this whole thing. We’re just fortunate enough as the recipient to pick up the cheque. It reflects the esteem in which the hospital is held,” Mr O’Donovan said.

Flor Crowley of Glennon Brothers CSR committee, noted that similar to organisations previously supported, Fermoy Community Hospital was chosen by the staff.

“We had a great day here for the St Patrick’s Day parade. We think we’re one of thefew companies in the world who has its own St Patrick’s Day parade. We had a lot of fun with that and the staff really engaged with it. That was our third annual parade. Luckily enough, whatever money raised on site here, the company matched that.

“We want to support local communities here and support the communities our workers live in and shop in. We hope to do more during the year. It’s our 25 year anniversary here in Fermoy so it’s a special year for the company so we would like to drive it on and help out the local community a bit more,” he said.

(Photo: Katie Glavin) Fermoy Community Hospital fundraising committee members Tadhg O’Donovan, William Cannon and Catherine Williams, accepting a cheque from Glennon Brothers’ representatives William Murphy, Ciara Sheehan, Jordon Hauge and Flor Crowley.