Family Day, Saturday 22nd June 2013

Posted on May 15th, 2013

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland is delighted to announce that its ninth family fun day will be held on Saturday, 22nd June.  This year we are returning to Causey Farm, which offers  outdoor activities.  It is located between Trim and Navan, Co. Meath.  GPS 53.666158N 6.918930W

Right: Causey Farm 2010Group Photo (click to enlarge)

View photos from our last visit to Causey Farm in 2010.

The day will start at 10:00 with registration.  At 10:30 we will break up into groups and take a tour of the farm. Buggies can get around but be prepared for a bit of rough terrain in places. The highlight of the morning is likely to be our ‘bog jumping’ event.  Our teenage and young adult group will lead the way and show us just how much bog they can soak up!  Everybody will get an opportunity to try this out – even the grown ups.  It is important to bring a change of clothes, a black bag for the wet stuff and some wipes to clear off at least some of the bog before lunch!

There will also be a wellie throwing competition!

After the tour of the farm we will have a picnic (shelter  available).  Families should bring their own food but we will have tea and coffee readily available and a few goodies too!  We will have some fun and activities after lunch including our annual raffle, which has proved to be a good success in the last number of years.

As usual there will be plenty of time to chat and mingle throughout the day.  We are asking for a donation of 20 euro per family to help cover costs (payable on the day). For security reasons we must have a completed booking form if you want to come along – see below. We look forward to seeing you for another great family day … hail or shine!

BOOKING FORM

Please complete the attached booking form and post to CLAPAI, c/o 4 Wolverton Glen Dalkey, Co. Dublin or complete a the soft copy and send to info@cleft.ie.

Closing date for replies is Friday, 14th June. If for any reason you do not get a confirmation of your booking from us please contact us at 087 1319803

  Family Day 2013 Booking Form (pdf) (248 KiB, 2 hits)

  Family Day 2013 Booking Form (.doc) (1.6 MiB, 2 hits)

View this video from our last visit!

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Charity Night Fundraiser

Posted on March 19th, 2013

A charity night fundraiser is being held in aid of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland in St. Maur’s GAA Club, Rush, County Dublin, on Friday the 5th April. Doors open at 8.30pm. There will be both a live band (The Hitmen) and a DJ present.

For tickets please contact either
Eoin Boyle on 086 8599273, or
Colm Leonard on 086 8092581

Tickets cost €10, and this is a ticket-only event.

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Fundraising Event, Limerick City, 5th May 2013

Posted on March 19th, 2013

Re. Marathon, marathon-relay, half marathon and 6 mile run on 5th May 2013 in and around Limerick city.

If participants could fundraise on behalf of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland your efforts can go a long way towards assisting
(1) the funding, purchase, installation and fit out of the children’s and adolescents’ waiting room in the National Maxillofacial Centre in St James’s Hospital in Dublin, and
(2) the provision of maternity packs and emergency bottle supplies.

We would be most grateful for your efforts towards raising funds for these worthy causes!

You can email me, Anne Gilsenan (Treasurer), at clapai.treasurer@gmail.com, and  I will get back in touch with you to organise t-shirts and sponsorship cards etc.

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AGM and Parents’ Evening, 4 December 2012

Posted on November 15th, 2012

Notice is hereby given of the 2013 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland, to be held on Tuesday, 4th December, at 8.00pm,  at Bewleys Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin. The AGM will be followed by an informal get together of parents and carers.

Bewleys Hotel - Location.

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Family Day 2012 - Saturday 16th June

Posted on May 13th, 2012

Location: Kippure Estate, Wicklow, near Blessington (20 mins from M50/Tallaght junction).

Our 8th Family Day promises to be another action-packed occasion. Kippure Estate Adventure will be running activities for all ages. For children there are bouncy castles, bouncy slide, face painting, balloon animals and a play area. For older children and adventurous ‘grown ups’ there is archery, climbing with helmets and harnesses, abseiling and a treasure hunt. In an estate of 240 acres, there are plenty of walks too.

We must have final numbers by Wednesday 6th June. Forward family details to info@cleft.ie (family name, address, contact number / email, names of those attending, children’s ages, special needs, transport help).Alternatively, download booking form as follows:

  Family Day Booking Form, June 2012 (Ms Word Doc) (207 KiB, 507 hits)

  Family Day Booking Form, June 2012 (pdf) (249.1 KiB, 519 hits)

Registration from 9.30 to 10.00am. There is a tuck shop on site selling tea and coffee. As before, bring your own picnic.

We are asking for a donation of €20 per family to help cover costs (payable on the day). We are also looking for prizes for our raffle.

Please pass on the details to families you know who may not be on our mailing list. Georgina

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30th Anniversary Celebration Concert

Posted on November 24th, 2011

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association of Ireland is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2012!

To celebrate, we are having a special concert featuring;

The Garda Band,

with Special Guest, James Nelson of the Celtic Tenors.

Venue: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maynooth, Co. Kildare.
Thursday 16th February 2012 at 8:00pm (Doors open 7:30pm).
Please ensure you arrive in plenty of time to be seated.

Tickets: €15 each.

Contact us at e-mail info@cleft.ie, or telephone 087 1319803.

Tickets also on sale locally in Maynooth Bookshop, 68 Main Street, Maynooth. Many thanks to Ursula Byrne and the team.

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