Inter Kenmare’s biggest fundraising event ever was held on January the 30th in the
400 people filled the
Each of the contestants, from Pat Spillane at the start to Padraig Doyle at the end proved an equal match for the questions, and performed brilliantly under the bright lights. The stars of the night were Michael Murphy Jnr., and Jim Kennedy. Jim won the highest amount on the night, €500 on behalf of
The event team and Pallas Marketing provided a great show, including great coverage for event Main Sponsors Kenmare Plant Hire, and the Coachmans. All of the night’s advertisers agreed that the value and quality of advertising was of a great standard, and full value was received for their advertising contribution.
See the pictures below for some of the contestants and audience members on the night.
John Holland, Kim Kennedy and Charlie Vaughan for forming the initial Thousandaire Committee, and starting the project, especially Kim who was the major force behind the night.
Majella O’Sullivan who had a huge contribution in contacting advertisers and people going to the event around Kenmare – having someone in the centre of Kenmare to help co-ordinate the events was one of the main factors in making advertising sales a success.
Sheila Cahalane who proved to be a Trojan worker, with everything from organising adverts, writing and posting dozens of letters, right down to providing a huge hamper on the night as a raffle prize, and then getting 5 bottles of wine at the last minute when we ran out of spot prizes.
Maureen and Carina who ran a very efficient front of house on the night, welcomed all the guests and ensured a big take on the door.
Denis for his great photos on the night, any of which you see on the website can e made available to you.
All the teams who worked tirelessly to get adverts, and help publicise the event and sell tickets.
Maureen Finnegan and Tina O’Brien who donated great hampers for the raffle.
Margaret from the Atlantic Bar who donated watches as prizes, Gerry from Kenmare Crash repair who donated €100 at the last minute, and Torc Travel who sent us a €50 travel voucher.
Thanks to all of the great advertisers on the night, who supported Inter Kenmare on their biggest night. And last but not least, thanks to the people of Kenmare and the surrounding area who came in their hundreds and made the night a great one.
The Pictures - Thousandaire Night, Kenmare Bay, Jan 30th
Jim Kennedy Handing over €500 to a delighted Breda Morgan
Gerard and Isabelle from Round Sponsors Hallisseys
Celebrity Guest Pat Spillane on the way to winning €150 for Kenmare Hospital
Michael Murphy Jnr handing over the cheque to his mother Anne
Ken O'Sullivan, Joy Clifford, Jimmy O'Sullivan, Senator Mark Daly and Alan O'Sullivan
Jim Kennedy - "If it was My Money, I wouldn't play. But it's not my money, it's Breda's money, and I'll guess C"
The main person behind the show - the great Kim Kennedy
400 guests enjoying a great night
Charlie vaughan, Mark Daly and Alan O'Sullivan
Michael Murphy gets another one right
Johnny Finnegan and friend
Sheila Cahalane and Maureen Finnegan
Launch Night - Coachmans Bar - Dec 22nd - Press Releases and Advert Previews Below
Look out for these signs in Kenmare from Jan 5th!
Show Sponsors Kenmare Plan Hire, Represented by Donald Lynch and Brian Gallivan announcing their sponsorship off the event, with club officials Jimmy O'Sullivan and Charlie Vaughan
Siobhan Jones of the Coachmans announcing the Coachmans as Second Sponsors of the Event, with KPH (Main Sponsors) and club officials.
Patrick Connor Scarteen lending his support to the event, along with the sponsors
