Rhode man runs 100km for 100k

Sunday 1sty April was a day for heroes and inspiration in the village of Rhode as local man Niall Murphy ran two and a half marathons in one day to raise funds for Irish Autism Action.   Hundreds of people lined the street and hundreds joined the forty year old PRO of Offaly GAA’s county board as he completed the ’100km for €100k for Autism’ on Offaly roads, starting at 8am as the frost cleared, and finishing after 7pm, as the evening sun went down.  Niall Murphy has a son, Ryan, who has autism so each lap he ran represented the a year of living with autism.  

But a delighted Niall took no credit for his incredible feat, preferring instead to heap praise on his community.  Niall said “The support for this event has been overwhelming, the village of Rhode and surrounding areas have come out in force to help raise funds for a charity that is close to my heart”.  Niall described the 7^th lap of his run as the most difficult as the heat was starting to overcome him and he no longer could take on any food or energy drink.  At the end of this lap he went in changed his gear and drank a cup of coffee before setting back out on his 8^th lap.  Despite feeling the soreness in his legs the inspirational crowds both in the village and around the course were the tonic to help him complete the challenge.  Niall is indebted to everybody who took part at so many different stages throughout the day, some people even doing two, three and four laps of the course.  Approximately 1,000 did the 10K lap over the course of the day as the people then gathered to the finish line to see Niall finish at 19.10pm a total of 10hrs 55minutes after beginning at Rhode GAA pitch at 8.15am that morning.  There were great scenes of elation and joy as Niall had finally completed his challenge.

Every €1 helps. Find us on facebook www.facebook.com/groups/100kfor100k or e-mail niall@autismireland.ie

To sponsor Niall for his amazing achievement go here. 

The Laughter Lounge fundraiser for St Josephs ASD Unit, Templerainey

www.laughterlounge.com

Dublin -freephone -1800266339

St Josephs ASD Unit, Templerainey.

Comedy fundraiser

4-8 eden quay o connell bridge dublin 1 

Over 18s ID req.

Unreserved seating -20 euro

Doors-7pm show 830pm

FREE Cocktail between 7-730pm Thurs 29th march  

Call Alan for tickets 

0857130275

Marathon Des Sables, April 2012

Donate at www.mycharity.ie/event/mds_autism_ireland_2012

i.C.A.R.E. 'Take me out' event

Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education (i.C.A.R.E.) will host Inishowen’s very own version of the hit reality dating game show ‘Take Me Out’ Party & Disco on Saturday 11th February 2012 in the Plaza Buncrana Doors open at 11pm.

Tickets €10 are now on sale from The Generals Buncrana, Macs Newsagents,Elaines An Siopa Gruaige, Simpsons Supermarket Carndonagh, The Cosy Cottage Moville.

We hope to see you and friends, family, work colleagues, aunties, uncles and neighbours all down here enjoying what is deemed to be a fabulous event!

Keith Duffy launches Race 2 Glory 2012

On Saturday 28^th January 2012,40 Race2Glory 2012 was launched in association with Irish Autism Action (IAA). Keith Duffy, patron for Irish Autism Action launched the 40 Kilometre Adventure Race, which will return to Kiltimagh, Co Mayo for the second year running on 14^thJuly 2012.

Keith was highly enthusiastic to lend his support to Race2Glory and if work commitments allow, he plans on competing in this year race.  Keith sees Race2Glory as the perfect test to see how his training regime for this year Galway Iron Man is coming together.

As well as the team challenge this year, Race2Glory has also offered the adventure race as a platform to raise much needed funds for Irish Autism Action. Commenting on this new addition to the race, Chairman Brendan Mooney said: “Following the huge interest in the race last year we decided to offer the race as a fund raising opportunity for anyone who wanted to raise funds for this worthy cause. We decided to endorse Irish Autism Action (IAA) because of the strong links Kiltimagh has with Irish Autism Action which set up a school in Kiltimagh for children with Autism in 2007. Also we want to encourage everyone to take part in the race and raising money for charity maybe the motivation they need!”

Registration for Race2Glory is now open with a special early bird price of €50 for individuals and €180 for teams of four.  To register or to see details of the course log onto the Race2Glory website here  If you require any further information please contact them at race2glory@gmail.com.

For further media information please contact:

 Brendan Mooney (086-8539849) or Orla Gibney 087-6755276

Oisins headshave by Keith Duffy

Oisin is 13 years old. 

This is his 

'Headshave by Keith Duffy' 

before, during and after! 

Oisin raised a total of €1454.50.

Well done Oisin.

Thank you Keith.

100 km for €100k for autism

Rhode man, Niall Murphy will take on the challenge of a lifetime on April 1 when he plans to run 100km non-stop in aid of Irish Autism Action (IAA) .

Niall, who also works as Fundraiser for the charity, has a son Ryan who has autism, so Niall fully understands the value of providing a quality service to all children with autism.

Runners will be given the opportunity to run 10km of the challenge with Niall on the day. There will be a launch night for the challenge in O’Tooles pub, Rhode, Offaly on Friday Jan 20 at 8pm.

Two well known Irish personalities who have lent their support to the challenge are Keith Duffy and Ray D’Arcy.

If you are interested in taking part, call Niall on 087-2305566.

if you wish to donate to this event, please click here

Fundraising night in Edgeworthstown in aid of MWB Autism Support

An autism awareness fundraising night will be held on Saturday 4th February in The Park House Hotel, Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford in aid of MWB Autism Support.  It has been organised by local Mayor and owner of The Park House Hotel, Mr Frank Kilbride.

Music by Larry Cunningham, Jane McNamee, Tom Nolan, and Chuck & June and Aishling Rynn & band. There will be traditional music, and plenty of spot prizes etc.  The doors will open at 8pm and the show will start at 9pm. Tickets cost €10.

All proceeds will go to MWB (midlands/west/borders) Autism Support, the local autism group in Longford.

Contact : Ann O' Leary (chairperson) 086 0898489 or email annoleary@ymail.com for information.

http://mwbautism.com/

The Big Red Bike Ride, June 2012

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Metal music event for IAA, December 10th

Xtra-vision Kids Gift Pack

Xtra-vision have chosen Irish Autism Action as their Charity of Choice for 2011 and 2012.

€1 from each kids pack will be donated to Irish Autism Action.

Results of Vegas draw

Results of Vegas Draw are as follows

Trip to Vegas winner: Ann Quinlan, Bagnelstown, Carlow

Trip to Paris winner: Nicola Waters 28 Elscir Island Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Trip to Ritz Carlton winner: Sharon Hickey 15 Woodlands Avenue, Mullingar, County Westmeath.

ACCA Ireland Charity Christmas event

ACCA Ireland Charity Christmas event.

Accountants Year End Essential Technical Update is taking place in Bank of Ireland, House of Lords, College Green on 13 December 2011 at 18.00.

The cost of the course is €50 and all funds will be donated to Enable Ireland and Irish Autism Action.

This event is kindly supported by Bank of Ireland.

Please click here for further details.

IT Letterkenny fundraising for IAA

As part of a Learner Development module, 9 students from the LetterkennyInstitute of Technology have organised a charity leg/chest wax and a treadmillmarathon run to raise money for Autism Ireland. 

The chaity leg/chest wax will take place in the Swilly Inn, Letterkenny on the24th of November at 8pm.

The group willraise money through sponsor cards, selling wax strips and by going around withsponsor buckets on the night.  

Promises to be a great nights craic andthere are spot prizes to be won.  

The Swilly Inn has also agreed to dodrink promotions on the night i.e. 3 Euro pints and bottles.  

There willalso be live music from the band Super Tease on the night.

The treadmill marathon run will take place in the main building of theLetterkenny Institute of Technology on Monday the 28th of November. throughout the day and group members will be goingaround with sponsorship bucket.

Students from Letterkenny IT organise fundraising events for IAA (with ouch factor!)

As part of a Learner Development module, 9 students from the Letterkenny Institute of Technology have organised a charity leg/chest wax and a treadmill marathon run to raise money for Irish Autism Action.

The chaity leg/chest wax will take place in the Swilly Inn, Letterkenny on the 24th of November.  The event will commence at 8pm.  The group will raise money through sponsor cards, selling wax strips and by going around with sponsor buckets on the night.  Promises to be a great night's craic with spot prizes to be won.  The Swilly Inn has also agreed to do a drink promotions on the night i.e. €3 pints and bottles.  There will also be live music from the band 'Super Tease' on the night.

The treadmill marathon run will take place in the main building of the Letterkenny Institute of Technology on Monday the 28th of November.  The event will take place throughout the day.  Group members will be going around with sponsorship buckets on the day.

Thanks to Cormac O'Brien and his class mates for organising the events.

IAA picked as charity partner for 7UP Winter Wonderland

Pictured is Ireland's most famous chef, Dylan McGrath, who is currently appearing on Ireland's Masterchef series.

Dylan was representing Irish Autism Action at the recent launch of 7UP Winter Wonderland in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham.

The event, which takes place this year from Dec 8th to Jan 8th, has partnered with five charities, Irish Autism Action being one.

With no admission fee, 7UP Winter Wonderland, set in The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, will offer the best Christmas day-out in Ireland, and will be the first event of its kind and scale in the country. This extensive festive showcase will run for five weeks, with free onsite entertainment, Christmas markets, free visits to Santa Claus, and a range of exciting winter attractions for all ages.

It will also feature Ireland‟s largest ice rink, which is indoors and includes a dedicated children‟s rink; a colourful family Christmas Circus, with special Le Cirque evening cabaret circus shows; Santa‟s Christmas Village, an awesome Big Wheel, magical rides, festive attractions and beautiful indoor bars and cafes, including The Spiegel Saloon, providing a fully heated and stunningly beautiful retreat in the heart of Winter Wonderland. With a variety of live acts performing throughout the Christmas season along with chilled beat DJ‟s and local musicians, this antique ballroom is transformed into the perfect festive venue.

For further information, please visit the website here

North County Dublin Macra Table Quiz, 10th November

Toys 4 Big Boys and Girls in the City, Nov 11-13

NEW fun event, all set to take Dublin's Citywest by storm.

Make a diary date now for November 11-13, at the superb new convention centre at the Citywest Hotel. Escape with your pals for a great day out, filled with fashion, beauty advice, style and FUN.

You will love this stunning event. You and your friends will enjoy concerts, dance performances and beauty workshops, with three sizzling fashion shows each day styled by French fashion guru Cynthia Baloula.
Displays at Girls in the City include jewellery, cosmetics, accessories, gorgeous clothes, amazing treatments and lots more!

Engaging talks and master classes will include “How to dress to your body shape” and “How to master Smokey Eye and Natural Day Look”. Interactive displays and demonstrations on all your favourite fashion and beauty topics will guarantee a great day out.

It's easy to get there: the fabulous new Citywest convention centre has its own Luas stop. Or if you're driving, parking is FREE.

Best of all, you can drag the man in your life along: Girls in the City runs right alongside Toys 4 Big Boys -- the event for lads, Dads and the guys -- so why not make a day of it?

There is an allocation of ticket sales for IAA and the great news is that part of the proceeds of these tickets sold on www.premiertickets.ie goes to Irish Autism Action.

http://www.premiertickets.ie/events/563/Girls-In-The-City-Tickets.html

T4BB is 10! And we're celebrating with an ALL NEW event for 2011!

We hardly believe it ourselves, but Ireland’s favourite show for stuff-that-makes-you-go-WOW has just reached double figures.

To celebrate, we’ve put on a new set of clothes (like our new logo?) and started planning an ALL NEW event for 2011, moving to the fab Citywest Event Centre with free parking and its own brand new stop on the Luas.

It’s amazing what you can do with a clean sheet of paper. We’ve taken the best bits from the last ten years, brainstormed into the night, made the phone calls and lined up a T4BB event which will have you and your mates grinning from ear to ear.

There is an allocation of ticket sales for IAA and the great news is that part of the proceeds of these tickets sold on www.premiertickets.ie goes to Irish Autism Action.

http://www.premiertickets.ie/events/564/Toys-4-Big-Boys-Tickets.html

A little laughter can go a long way!

Comedy night in the heart of the city 

and fundraiser for Irish Autism Action

Dublin’s Laughter Lounge, Eden Quay

Thursday November 3rd

7.30pm * all tickets include a free cocktail before 7.30pm

Text or call Maria on 0860821015 *

In order for funds raised to go to the charity, tickets must be bought directly from Maria.

IAA travel to Old Trafford in June 2011.

Saturday June 4^th will go down in history as one of the most memorable days for Irish Autism Action and in particular for those who are fans of Manchester United Football Club.  For the first time ever, The Old Trafford Pitch was opened up for use to a charity to raise funds.  Between Irish Autism Action and its UK Partner Hearts & Minds, they sold 6 teams to fundraise for people with autism and their families.  Mixed in with the die hard Manchester United fans who worshipped every moment spent on the pitch, in the dressing rooms, walking through the stadium, the museum etc. were legends of the game, Clayton Blackmore, David May, Lee Martin, Jimmy Case, Ian Brightwell, Ace Hartford, Eric Nixon, Liam O Brien and many more.  Also playing was GAA legend Bernard Flynn, Irish Autism Action Keith Duffy and his son Jordan who was possibly the player of the tournament, a host of Soap stars including Corrie’s Tyrone and The Royle Family star Ralf Little.

Following a reception in The Old Trafford Guest Lounge all 92 players made their way to the dressing rooms to get ready to walk out on to the sacred ground where they were greeted by none other than Sir Bobby Charlton.  Games got under way at 1pm. It was a wonderful 3 hours of football, albeit not at the highest level, but very entertaining in a different way. The game was followed by a gala dinner evening in the Evolution Suite at Old Trafford North Stand which overlooks the Theatre of Dreams.

Everybody that was there knew that it was an experience that they will never forget.  To see the Irish Autism Action Logo on all the digi boards around the pitch at Old Trafford was amazing....