Picture: Michael G Kenny
A traditional fair day held in memory of a hugely popular local man and to raise funds for a cause close to his family’s hearts has generated a whopping €15,859,69.
The John O’Donoghue memorial event in Castlemaine was first held in 2021 and over the past three year, the charity event has raised a combined total of €75,541.46 for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.
The location of the fair was in Griffin’s car park and it was a terrific success with the good weather drawing people from near and far. In addition to the actual fair, there was an auction, amusements, stalls and live music.
The proceeds have been presented by family members, close friends and the Castlemaine Events Committee to the Kerry Hospice Foundation who provided exemplary care and support to John and his family following a shock diagnosis of terminal cancer in May 2019.
John O’Donoghue, who was so well known resided in the heart of Castlemaine village. He was born on January 21st, 1965 which, ironically, happened to coincide with a staging of the old Castlemaine Fair Day so it felt appropriate to mark his life-long love of attending fairs and being an integral part of the farming community by bringing back a fair day in his honour to celebrate old traditions, customs and beliefs in the locality.
The Castlemaine Events Committee was delighted to be able to assist in the organisation of the event and all proceeds raised were given to Kerry Hospice Foundation.
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