Michael’s Fundraiser for Kids with Disabilities | Cork News

Michael Coakley, a local brother from Monkstown, rallied a crew to raise €3,500 for the Sunshine and Smiles Club—a vibrant community initiative supporting kids with intellectual disabilities aged eight to eighteen. The funds will power a summer camp this July and August, offering fun, safe, and enriching experiences. Since launching in 2023, the club meets every other Friday at Ringaskiddy Community Centre, building social skills through arts, cooking, sports, and outings. Michael’s tireless efforts earned him a Community Spirit Award nomination, praised by hotel manager Eoghan Murphy as a major success. The judging panel, drawn from public and private sectors, seeks true community changemakers—and nominations for the next round are still open. It’s a powerful reminder that real community strength grows one good deed at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/96973b4478b55923