Crowes Bar in Bohermore in Co.Galway was rocking on Thursday 3rd October when Galway 'Friends of Foróige' held a Rock n' Roll Bingo Fundraiser! This was no ordinary Bingo game. Only the best head-banging tunes were selected! When participants heard the right tune, they put an X on the sheet.
'Friends of Foróige' in Co. Offaly organised a Barn Dance on Friday the 23rd August which was attended by more than 100 people. The event boasted a barbeque and country and western band 'Midnight Boogie.
Barbara Daly who is a member of the Offaly 'Friends of Foróige group said "I couldn't get over the amount of goodwill from the businesses in the Offaly area ‘It is fantastic to see that businesses in Offaly are aware and appreciate the good work of Foróige in the county."
Kanturk Foroige Club are celebrating their 10th Birthday this year! To celebrate, they’ve decided to host a Gathering event. All past members and leaders of Kanturk Foróige Club are invited to The Edel Quinn Hall, Kanturk, Co. Cork on September 27th from 7.30 - 9pm. Guest speakers on the night will include Joanne O'Riordan, Seán Gallagher, Aidan Walsh and Anthony Nash (Cork GAA All Stars) and Donnacha O'Callaghan of Munster Rugby. This part of the evening will be open to the public. Non-alcoholic fruit punch and finger food will be served.
Stetsons and cowboy boots were out in full force on Friday 26th July as Westmeath ‘Friends of Foróige’ hosted a very memorable Barn Dance Fundraiser! The ‘Friends’ group are comprised of former Club members, former and present Club Leaders and supporters of Foróige. The night was a tremendous success with over 100 cowboys in attendance and approx €1,500 was raised.
A BBQ (with meat kindly sponsored by local butchers) and raffle (prizes included breaks in The Hudson Bay, the Bloomfield Hotel and the Radison, Athlone). Friends of Foróige volunteers Veronica Daly, Bernie McHugh, Noreen Dunlea, Sarah Boland, Rita Egan, Gary Nugent and Fiona Boland all deserve a massive Thank You for their time and commitment to Foróige.
'Friends of Foróige’ is a new initiative that has been developed to promote, advocate and fundraise for Foróige. Former/current volunteers, past members (18+) and supporters of Foróige are all encouraged to get involved. Involvement in these groups requires a minimum amount of time and are already proving to be an essential part of the organisation.
Foróige has played a central part of many people’s lives for over 61 years. We think it’s time for your local community to see the impact clubs have made on young people’s lives and the impact that the young people have made on their own communities. 2013 is the year of ‘The Gathering’ and Foróige wants to ‘gather up’ as many of our old members, volunteers and former staff as possible.
