Residents raise €2,300 for Tallaght University Hospital Foundation
By Maurice Garvey
RESIDENTS of Elder Heath in Kiltipper took part in a socially distanced bingo game in aid of Tallaght University Hospital Foundation – raising over €2,300 in the process.
Elder Heath resident Sarah Jayne Tobin said: “Up to €2,300 was raised for Tallaght Hospital Foundation on the night, which was attended by around 250 residents of Elder Heath. €425 was handed out as cash prizes during the bingo which was organised by Darren Meade of DNA entertainment.
Tracey and Darren Meade in Elder Heath on Saturday
“Many local businesses also contributed some really cool prizes for a raffle including Mercedes Blue Tooth Headphones and kid’s garden play toys. All in all, it was a fantastic evening, the sun even came out.”
Residents also took part in a successful bingo night for TAUF last year raising over €2,000.
Similar to the more recent bingo, it saw people of all ages take part in a socially distanced event on the main green in the estate, while others set up in their gardens and driveways.
Residents paid €10 per bingo sheet, and anyone who wanted to donate more was free to do so.
Players were competing for cash prizes while the neighbours all joined forces to donate a whole range of other awards including bottles of wine and spirits.
