Mark Kehoe said: “I know the huge work involved in raising such funds and I would like to convey a sincere thank you to all involved including Stephen and Karen Cumiskey, Vanessa and Sinead Byrne, Sean Lee and John Coadey who acted as Quiz Master and prepared the questions. Thanks to all those who supported …Read More about Quiz Night raised €750!
Fundraising
Moate gets ‘racy’ for NCBI!
Race lovers in Co. Westmeath have the opportunity to get ‘racy’ a winning bet/streak this Friday and all in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. Don’s Bar in Moate is the venue for the event which gets underway next Friday 20th April at 8.30 pm. At just €2 per bet, an affordable …Read More about Moate gets ‘racy’ for NCBI!
Yoga Breakfast in aid of NCBI
On Saturday 21st April, from 11am to 1pm, join us for a healthy breakfast and yoga session to the sounds of The Grove Social Club Disco at the Study Hall, St Paul’s College, Raheny, Dublin 5. Helen Mooney, of Yoga’ology, teaches yoga on a Friday morning at the NCBI Training Centre and is hosting this fundraising …Read More about Yoga Breakfast in aid of NCBI
Niamh Delaney tells us why she will continue to run the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon for NCBI
Niamh Delaney has won in the Vision Impaired Runners category at the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon and this year she will run again for NCBI! “The National Council for the Blind of Ireland became involved in my life when I was 11 years old. I was left visually impaired due to a brain tumour and …Read More about Niamh Delaney tells us why she will continue to run the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon for NCBI
OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
Charities like the National Council for the Blind of Ireland are heavily reliant on volunteers. Providing services to more than 8,000 people with sight loss every year , generous volunteers who donate their time, skills and cash are a vital cog in the fundraising wheel. In Glasnevin, a committed NCBI volunteer is gearing up for …Read More about OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE WORTH THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD
Walk this way!
Now that we’re in April, it’s only a few short months to NCBI’s wonderful Camino from the 8th to the 15th September. Here are some tips and hints from Camino Consultant, Shenda O’ Hare, from ‘Follow The Camino’ to get you thinking of your wonderful adventure! You have to try the famous Tarte De Santiago, …Read More about Walk this way!
CRUMLIN BINGO NIGHT
It will be a case of eyes down and legs 11 for the much anticipated Bingo Night in aid of the NCBI, tomorrow night , 29th March. The event, in Crumlin, which is one of the most popular events for the national sight loss agency, is being organised by local woman, Tracy Kavanagh, and a …Read More about CRUMLIN BINGO NIGHT
Holy Thursday Quiz Night in aid of NCBI
The 7th Annual Cumiskey’s Pub Quiz will take place on Thursday 29th March at 8.30pm. The quiz will take place in Cumiskey’s Pub, Broadstone, Upper Dominick Street, Broadstone, Dublin 7. A table of 4 is €10 per person. There will be raffle prizes on the night also! The night is in aid of the National …Read More about Holy Thursday Quiz Night in aid of NCBI
Can you spare two hours, or more, of your time?
Can you spare two hours or more of your time? We will be bag packing on Saturday 14th April for the NCBI Tesco Bag Pack. Last year we raised over €30k and this would not have been achieved without the assistance of our volunteers! With two hours of your time, you can help us increase …Read More about Can you spare two hours, or more, of your time?
NCBI Camino Way Information Evening
Want to learn about how you can take part in the NCBI Camino Way? Join us at 6.30pm on Wednesday 11th April for the NCBI Camino Way Information Evening to hear about all aspects of the walk and how you can fundraise for NCBI! The chat will be in the Training Centre, NCBI Head Office, …Read More about NCBI Camino Way Information Evening