Pilot Project Report
Ballytivnan Gardens
A Pilot Project was launched in February 2022 with the aim of developing the HSE site at Ballytivnan to be a welcoming front door for mental health services. As a project that would have great benefits to the community, the Havin’ a Laugh Charity agreed to enter into contract with the HSE to facilitate the community aspects of the project…
Eco-Adventure
Events, News, Past EventsOn Sunday 16th September Havin’ a Laugh ran 3 Eco-Adventure events. Journeying to hard to reach stretches of coastline to pick up litter…
Coffee Morning in Pearse’s Barn
Events, News, Past EventsOur Coffee Morning, Harvest & Garden Produce Sale held in Pearse’s Barn, Calry was an outstanding success generating over €1700 in donations.
The coffee morning, held on Sunday, 30th September last, was organised and hosted by Kathy Pearse and Jill Womack. They wanted to show support for Havin’ A Laugh as well as informing more people about the charity by running this event.
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Pearse’s Barn was built by Kathy’s late husband, he used authentic New England pine, and as you can see from the photo it’s an excellent piece of craftsmanship.
In fact, one person traveled all the way from Manorhamilton to the coffee morning in Calry to have a look at the barn, and no doubt they left suitably impressed.
There was plenty of delicious fare on offer during the coffee morning, and in addition to yummy cakes and coffee, there were also healthy vegetable baskets and fruit compotes fresh from the farm to be had.
Many thanks to everyone who donated items to the event and who and came out in big numbers to support it, with some stopping by to socialise after morning mass.
Eilis Needham gave generously of her time and entertained the crowd by giving a great performance on the harp.
Finally, we would like to also take this opportunity to thank the regular attendees and donators that come to our awareness and fundraising events.
Benbulben Yoga Hike 2018
Events, Past EventsThe Benbulben Yoga-Hike, launched in 2017 in conjunction with the NEAR Health project and by popular demand, has now become an annual Havin’ A Laugh fundraiser.