Fundraising night to take place at the dogs in aid of Milford Hospice

LIMERICK Greyhound Stadium will host a fundraiser night for Milford Hospice later on Saturday night.

Tom Ahern, a welfare officer with Greyhound Racing Ireland, has organised the night, in honour of his late mother and the care she received from the staff in Milford Hospice during her time there.

The fundraising event will take place on Saturday October 7, with doors open from 6.30pm.

Tom Ahern and his family wanted to honour the memory of their mother and to repay in some way the kindness and care shown by Milford Hospice in her palliative care earlier this year. They decided that a fundraising event at Limerick Greyhound Stadium would give them the opportunity to raise such funds.

"Earlier this year my family and I saw first hand the importance of such a facility with the passing of our mother. The care that she received from both the home care team and the staff on site in Castletroy were second to none," Tom said. 

"In supporting this event you are donating and assisting a friend, a neighbour or family member who may require the services of Milford Hospice in the future".

His vision will come to life on Saturday with a major fundraising night at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. The night will not only feature fantastic racing but will also include free face painting for the kids, live music after racing The Roadrunners.  Star guests on the night will include the Liam MacCarthy and members of the Limerick senior hurling team.

Tickets are €20.00 which include free entry for children accompanying an adult and all tickets sold will be entered in a bumper raffle. 

Doors open at 6.30pm with first race at 7.40pm. Limerick Greyhound Stadium offers free parking, fast food outlets, bars and restaurant.

Visit limerickgreyhoundstadium.ie for all details on the night along with how to purchase tickets.