Rose of Tralee makes dream come true

16 year old Niamh Gleeson from Bansha, Tipperary who suffers from a very painful illness Juvenile Arthritis had a dream to be the Rose of Tralee.

After arriving to the beautiful Fels Point Hotel, and checking in Niamh and her family were greeted by the Mayor of Tralee Pat Fitzpatrick.

Then it was off to the Spa where she got her make-up done while enjoy some delicious Mock-tails and goodies. Next a Garda escort arrived to whisk her off to Tralee Garda Station for a full tour of the surveillance and operations centre before escorting her to Kelly’s Hairdressers were she got her hair done.

At the parade Niamh got the shock of her life when she was greeted by Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh, who asked her new friend to join her on the main float beside her. Then Niamh was really overcome when Maria offered to switch sashes with her and also gave her the very special Rose of Tralee crown just for a very “special moment in time”.

Finally, Niamh visited a number of shops where she received numerous gifts and later that evening went to a special meet and greet with Boyband “Hometown” and attended their concert with her family.

Taylor Rose is VIP for a day

Four year old Taylor rose Russell from Newcastle West was born with a life limiting condition called occipital mylengaencophecele and a severe type of Spina Bifida and is the only case in Ireland with the illness.

After Taylor’s mum contacted Share a Dream to do something special for her, Taylor Rose became the VIP at the Annual Jeff Power Memorial Tournament. At 12 noon a fancy car collected Taylor her mum Mary and aunt and nephew at their home and whisked them into Portland Park, the home of Summerville Rovers as the VIP at the event.

Taylor arrived to be the grounds to cheers of applause where she was met by Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Woody and even a Minion who all put on a very special show for her. Taylor was presented with lots of gifts, then got her face painted and later enjoyed some delicious tea and cakes at the event.

After a hectic day it was time for a bite to eat so off Taylor headed to Sinatras for a delicious dinner before being collected in her fancy car and brought home.

Taylor’s mum Mary said “I can’t thank Share a Dream and everyone at Jeff Power so much for an amazing day that was very special for my little girl Taylor.”

Soccer Tournament in honour of Jeff Power

Memorial charity soccer tournament in honour of Jeff Power on Saturday 8th August 2015 in Portland Park in Summerville Rovers Pitch.

At 10 a.m., adult soccer tournament.

After, children fun day with characters, games, goodies...

Followed by DJ and Raffle at Catholic Institute at 9 p.m.

If you want to nominate a Soccer team, you can contact Mark Blake 087 90 50 577.

If you want to know more details, please, contact us by email ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).

Summer Nights at Tuscany Bistro

Don't delay, get your ticket today for the delicious SUMMER NIGHTS TASTER MENU on thursday the 2nd of July at Tuscany Bistro in Killaloe County Clare at 7pm.

This delicious meal includes salmon, seabass and yellow fin tuna, as well tiger prawns infused in chili and lime wrapped in zucchini and spicy meatballs coated with freshly roasted red pepper and also a duo of salmon and seabram served with beetroot and carrot puree accompanied with zucchini blossom stuffed with risotto. These three course will be accompanied by cocktails. And to finish, an amazing dessert including a Chocolate Marquise, Peppermint crisp tart and a Mango Surprise.

This delicious meal is not to missed.

Tickets are available from the bistro or online www.tuscany.ie for €59.

The Dream Walk

What an incredible day last sunday on the 14th of June at Doneraile Park where 150 people turned out for our 5k Dream Walk! So a big thanks to all of you for taking part especially on such a warm day!

A huge thanks to Christine Shanahan, St Mary's Charleville TYs, Irish Red Cross kanturk, the DJ, Keith Hanley Music and all our amazing volunteers!

As funds are still coming, we'll be back as soon as we have the total! We can't wait for next year!