[PR] Carols for Commuters with St. Michael's House and Iarnród Éireann

[Colm Moore]

http://www.irishrail.ie/news_centre/news.asp?action=view&news_id=1253

Carols for Commuters with St. Michael's House and Iarnród Éireann by Corporate Communications

St. Michael’s House, one of the largest providers of services to people with an intellectual disability in Ireland, has been selected as our chosen Christmas charity for 2011/2012.

An official launch of the campaign was held in Heuston Station recently where the Christmas tree lights were officially turned on by top Irish model Nadia Forde. Members of CIÉ Male Voice Choir were also on hand to perform Christmas Carols and bring a wonderful Christmas atmosphere to the station.

In an aim to raise essential funds for the charity, Christmas Choirs and collection points will be in Heuston and Connolly stations during December.

Barbara Wiseman, Chief Fundraiser for St. Michael’s House commented: “We are delighted that Iarnród Éireann has chosen us as their charity for 2011/2012. It is great to have the support of a large national organisation like Iarnród Éireann. At St. Michael’s House, we provide community based services provided for people with intellectual disability. We hope with the support of Iarnród Éireann for 2011/2012, we can maintain and build on these services.”

St. Michael's House is a community-based voluntary organisation. Founded by parents in 1955, the organisation has grown to become one of the largest providers of services to people with an intellectual disability in Ireland.

Today, St. Michael’s House provides a range of specialised services to over 1,450 children and adults with a learning disability and their families through 160 community based centres in the greater Dublin area.

For further information: Log on to the St. Michael’s House website , or why not 'like' their Facebook page.

[Colm Moore]

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Thank you from St.Michael's House
03 February 2012

On behalf of St. Michael’s House, its staff, services users and families, we would like to thank you for your support during our recent “Carols for Commuters” Christmas fundraising campaign. Because of Iarnród Eireann’s customers generosity, the fantastic figure of €22,000 has been raised by funds and sponsorship, funds which will now be used in supporting services for people with intellectual disabilities.

Iarnród Éireann is continuing to work with St. Michael’s House and your generosity for future events will always be welcome.


Upcoming Events

Bring a book, Buy a book 1st-8th March 2012.

St.Michael’s House are asking volunteers to contribute second hand books from home and purchase donated books from their peers at a cost of €2.00 per book. This can be set up in a staff common area/classroom over a morning/evening for just one day or for the entire week

It can be work on trust or be manned by a staff member. Our campaign is in association with World Book Day on 1st March.

For more details and to register log onto: www.bringabookbuyabook.ie


Carols for Commuters 2012

Our Carols for Commuters Campaign is set to continue this Christmas 2012 and we’re already looking for volunteers to help raise essential funds. If you are a members of a Choir, Band or even a soloist and would like to donate some time to perform in Heuston or Connolly Stations this Christmas, please contact:

Fundraising Office
Ballymun Rd
Ballymun
Dublin 9
T:01 8840200.
W:www.smh.ie
E:fundraising@smh.ie

To learn more about St.Michael’s House, log onto www.smh.ie or why not 'Like' their Facebook page.

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