Mullingar Shamrocks led by a sub-committee of concerned members have come together to organise a Family Fun Day on 13 September 2025 to raise funds for the benefit of the suffering people of GAZA for whom environmental destruction,  displacement,famine, limited access to emergency healthcare and constant fear of bombardment and death have become normalised. All proceeds will  go directly to the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) who are working on the ground in GAZA in the most dangerous, inhumane and unimaginable circumstances. 

The Fun Day begins at 1.30 pm in Mullingar Shamrocks club grounds in Springfield with a Solidarity Walk around the club’s pitch in support of the people of GAZA, and to raise awareness of the tragic situation of the innocent men, women and children of Palestine. The statistics ae truly shocking: 63,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023, almost 2,000 Palestinians have been killed attempting to obtain food, 500,000 are suffering ‘catastrophic starvation’ according to the UN and 44,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since October 2023.

The Main Event consists of a Family Fitness test where SIX exciting test stations will challenge a family of 3 members (over 12) for their speed, agility and stamina. This event is open to all and is not just confined to Mullingar Shamrocks members.

A range of  other attractions have been organised for the day including Fun Challenges for the Under-12s on the AstroTurf, Live Music, Individual Skill Zone Competitions (Long Puck, Accurate Shooting, Long Kick etc),Home Baked Goodies and Cakes will be on sale, Ice Cream and Coffee truck etc.

The objective of the exercise is to have fun but the primary purpose is to raise Funds For Gaza, raise awareness and provide an opportunity for Children to help Children. 

For this purpose a Go Fund Me page has been set up to allow all concerned individuals, businesses establishments, clubs and institutions to make a contribution to this cause. Details are available on all Mullingar Shamrocks social media pages and at www.mullingarshamrocksgaa.com To compete in any event please make a donation on the Go Fund Me page and contact 087-9771147 to let us know you and your family are competing and to obtain your family registration number. Donate to participate is important but equally so individuals and organisations can just donate.  

We also invite the sports clubs of Westmeath as well as the GAA, LGF, Camogie and Handball to support this venture.  Should you require further information please contact [email protected]    

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