Kildangan pub raises money for local children in need
Charity Event for Cian and Jessica in the Cross Keys Pub Kildangan Caroline Heavey, Cherie Heavey, Chloe Finnegan and Courtney Heavey Photos Jimmy Fullam
THE CROSSKEYS pub in Kildangan put on a brilliant fundraiser in aid of two local children.
The night brought community members together for great fun, complete with karaoke, live music performances and a DJ to end the night with a bang.
The event was originally advertised as a fundraiser night organised by Lisa Mackey and hosted by podcasters Danni and Zena from the Unhinged podcast, but due to unfortunate circumstances the show was cancelled on Saturday evening. That’s where Shannon Keogh from the Crosskeys pub stepped in to save the day.
Everyone was blown away by a fantastic performances by Athy singer Katie Roycroft and Ester Rowan who performed on the night, and then got themselves up for a dance when DJ Evan McCormack got behind the decks.
“We pushed through and went ahead with it,” said Shannon. "We made the best of it. It was good craic and everyone was in good spirits.
“There was a big crowd of people, the function room was full and so was the lounge area.”
Of a list of fantastic prizes, one lucky person went home with a €500 voucher for Kim and Lyn’s A Sorted Affair, professional home organisers who held clients declutter and organise their homes. One lucky winner also won a two-night stay at The Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore.
“The funds are for two kids,” said Shannon. “It’s to help ease their lives a little bit. It’s nice to be able to do something for them.”
Spirits were high in the Crosskeys pub that night as attendees went home with incredible prizes from the raffle.
