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Shannon Airport Group raises €100,000 for Limerick charities in 2024
Shannon Airport Group raises €100,000 for Limerick charities in 2024. Joanne Williamson & Kerri-Ann Warren,The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Vanessa NcTigue, The Shannon Airport Group, Anne Marie Hayes and Kieran Dore, Milford Care Centre, Adam Mulkerrin, Ciara Smith, Ciara Mooney, The Shannon Airport Group. Pic. Brian Arthur
The Shannon Airport Group raises more than half a million euros for Limerick charities over the past 10 years

The Shannon Airport Group raises more than half a million euros for Limerick charities over the past 10 years
The Shannon Airport Group announces that its staff charity committee has successfully raised €100,000 through various fundraising initiatives during 2024 for The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and Milford Care Centre in Limerick. This remarkable achievement brings the total sum raised for charities to €500,000 since the programme commenced 10 years ago.
Throughout 2024, the dedicated staff of The Shannon Airport Group engaged in numerous fundraising activities which they are “incredibly proud” of, including bake sales, raffles, a pub quiz, sponsored walks, some GAA hurling fun last summer and a number of local and business community events. The group’s efforts have had a positive impact on Limerick charity groups through a sense of community.
Vanessa McTigue, Chairperson of The Shannon Airport Group Charity Committee, said the group’s “commitment has been truly inspiring” as she expressed her gratitude and admiration for the staff’s dedication and the work of the incredible charities.
The chairperson said, “Their commitment has been truly inspiring, and it is heartwarming to see the positive impact we can make together. I would also like to commend the outstanding work of our charity partners, The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland and Milford Care Centre. Their tireless efforts in providing essential services and support to those in need are truly commendable, and we are honoured to support them.”
The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland is the leading dementia-specific service provider in Ireland, offering a range of services and supports to individuals living with dementia and their families. Milford Care Centre, a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation, provides specialist palliative care and older persons services in the Mid-West of Ireland.
Expressing gratitude for the financial support from The Shannon Airport Group, Milford Care Centre’s Head of Finance Kieran Dore emphasised its importance in enabling Milford Care Centre to maintain the high standard of care they provide in the community.

“We are grateful to everyone at The Shannon Airport Group for selecting us as co-beneficiaries alongside the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. We fully recognise and appreciate the immense effort involved in raising such a significant amount of money and this support makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we care for,” said Mr Dore.
Welcoming the funding, Interim Head of Fundraising at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) Nikki Keegan said, “I want to Thank the team at The Shannon Airport Group for their inspiring fundraising effort over the past year. From their stylish Denim Day to their unforgettable Memory Walk, and coffee morning event, it was a pleasure to work with the team and see their creativity and passion for the cause. Having a presence in Shannon Airport has helped The ASI generate awareness among a vast network of people working at the airport, its Business Park or passing through on their travels. We truly appreciate the huge effort and dedication.”
The Shannon Airport Group has a long-standing tradition of supporting charitable causes, having raised more than €500,000 since the programme’s inception 10 years ago.