Carole, second from right, and James Moore, second from left, present a cheque to Brian Tumour Ireland CEO Fiona Keegan, centre. Also in the photo are Ned, left, and Martin Moore, right.

Jim Moore tribute night raises €10k for charity

The tribute night held during the summer to celebrate the life of the late Jim Moore raised €10,000 for Brain Tumour Ireland.

Popular Mullingar native Jim passed away last December after a brave battle against brain cancer. In August, hundreds of his many friends packed out Platform 5 in Clarke’s Bar for a memorable evening celebrating the life of the well-known businessman.

Speaking at the recent cheque presentation to Brain Tumour Ireland CEO Fiona Keegan, Jim’s wife Carole said that her family were deeply touched by the large numbers that turned out on the night and the support they have received since Jim’s passing. She also noted that it was a fitting way to honour Jim’s memory.

“We are overjoyed with the success of the night. It’s what Jim would have wanted. He did a lot of charity work in his life. There are just so many people to thank: my lovely sons, my daughter-in-law Jess, Natalie, and Clara, our little granddaughter.

“There are so many friends and family too, and the businesses in Mullingar who supported us with prizes and donations. There’s also the musicians who performed on the night and Ray Dolan, who was the MC. It was fantastic.”

Carole and Jim’s son James said that the large turnout “meant a lot” to him and his siblings.

“As sons, we couldn’t be more proud. Also, the support that Mam has received, not only during the illness and since, but also with helping raise awareness of the event and everyone who helped out on the night.

“I couldn’t believe how packed out it was when I came in. The atmosphere was amazing and the outpouring of love from people. As a family, we couldn’t be more grateful to the community at large for the support we have received.”

Brain Tumour Ireland CEO Fiona Keegan thanked the Moore family and people of Mullingar for the donation.

“I really want to get across the significance of what you’ve done for us with this event. Your money will be going there [to help fund research into brain tumours] and also going to support brain tumour patients and families.

“We have support groups, we hold workshops, and we try to help people financially in any small way we can if they need it.

“I wanted to just really thank you from the bottom of our hearts, from everyone in Brain Tumour Ireland. It’s a small charity, but it’s a mighty charity. Thank you for thinking of us.”