Friends with heart

14/06/2026

💛 A Huge Thank You 💛

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our hub this week. The generosity, time and care shown means so much to us and to those we support. Every contribution helps us continue offering warmth, dignity and community.

Special thanks to:

Micheal Lucey Dunnes Stores , Bishopstown Court)
Antonio La Tana Pizza Cork (Barrack Street)
Dacent Munch (Mayfield)
Atif Rebel Pizza (Grand Parade)
Hassetts Bakery & Confectioners Ltd
Chelsey Harrington
Diane & Rose Lee
Thomas Martin
Audrey Mannix
Bernadette O Sullivan
Eileen Holland
Martina Flynn
Shola Dunlea
Vicky and Elana
Susan Ryan
Jackie Hanrahan
Ruth Mc Sweeney
Mollie Maggie
Rachel Ring
Asia Ciolkious
Bernadette (Olio)

This week’s food 💛

Home-cooked meals by Sinead:
• Bangers, mash and beans
• Indian butter chicken and rice
• Chicken and bacon pasta
• Bacon, mash and peas
• Shepherd's pie
• Lasagne
• Beef bolognese

Home-cooked meals by Sharon:
• Spaghetti bolognese

🍕 Pizza and chips from La Tana’s Pizzeria & Rebel Pizza
🍗 Chips and chicken goujons from Dacent Munch 💛

And thank you to everyone who donated clothes, jackets, blankets, runners and bags — your kindness brings comfort and dignity to so many 💛

With sincere thanks, slán go fóill

The volunteers that helped
Sinead, Dave, Sharon, Darragh, Kevin, Lisa & Lee 🙏💛

30/05/2026

Behind the serious work, there’s also laughter, madness, and moments like these 😂 Because sometimes, having a bit of fun helps shine a light on what we do and the people we support.

If a dance brings attention to Friends With Heart, we’ll keep dancing 💃🕺💛

❤️

09/05/2026

Darkness Into Light is a reminder of hope, support and standing together 💛
In that same spirit, I’m sharing something very close to home.
My son Stephen Casey wrote this song in memory of his dad" from a deeply personal place, honest, raw, and from the heart.
Im so proud of him for finding the words through music.
You can listen here:

“when it all falls quiet”A song about grief, silence, and trying to keep moving when life changes forever.Written by Stephen Casey.video edited with Capcut

02/05/2026

💛 Weekly Gratitude & Thank You 💛

This week at Friends With Heart, we were once again reminded how powerful community kindness really is.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported us this week" whether you donated, volunteered, cooked, collected, or simply checked in on us, it all makes a difference more than you know.

🍽️ Food & Donations:

- Micheal Lucey, Dunnes Stores (Bishopstown Court)
- Antonio, La Tana Pizza Cork (Barrack Street)
- Atif, Rebel Pizza (Grand Parade)
- Dacent Munch (Mayfield)
- Murphy’s takeaway (Gerrard Griffin Street)
- Triona & Regina
- Rachel Allen
- Ballymaloe Cookery School
- Old Mill Confectionery
- Chloe & Vicky
- Hassetts Bakery & Confectioners Ltd
- Blarney Blog
- Bernadette O’Sullivan (Olio)

🍽️ This Week’s Menu:

- Ballymaloe Cookery School: Potato & Lentil Soup, Chilli & Herb Soup
- Triona & Regina: Irish Beef Stew, Spaghetti Bolognese & Pesto Pasta
- Ballymaloe Cookery School: Lamb Stew

💛 Behind the Scenes Support:

- Chelsey Harrington, Thomas Martin, Audrey Mannix
- Marie & Michael Coveney, Michelle Daly, Liz Reaney, Stacie Foley, Eileen Holland, Jackie Hanrahan, Maureen Hourighan

👕 Clothing Donations:
A huge thank you for all the clothing donations this week. Everything given goes directly to people who really need it, and it makes a real difference. We truly appreciate every single item 💛

With a big thank you to Ballymaloe Cookery School for generously providing soups and dinners that fed people this week, supported families outside our hub, and also helped us stock up for the coming weeks 💛
Every single act of kindness helps us keep going and supports families who really need it right now.

We appreciate you all more than words can say.

With heartfelt thanks always,
This week’s volunteers: Sinead, Dave, Sharon, Darragh, Mick, Lisa & Lee 💛

Slán go fóill 💛
Friends With Heart

26/04/2026

💛 Making a Difference Together ~ Thank You 💛

Week after week, Friends With Heart continues to do what we do thanks to the kindness and generosity of so many amazing people and businesses.
A sincere thank you to all our supporters:
Businesses & Food Contributors:
Micheal Lucey, Dunnes Stores (Bishopstown Court)
Antonio, La Tana Pizza Cork l(Barrack Street)
Atif, Rebel Pizza (Grand Parade)
Dacent Munch (Mayfield)
Murphy’s takeaway (Gerrard Griffin Street)
Old Mill Confectionery
Hassetts Bakery & Confectioners Ltd
Blarney Blog
Bernadette O’Sullivan (Olio)

Volunteers & Individual Supporters:
Eileen & Donal Holland, Jackie Hanrahan, Sarah Crowley, Chelsey Harrington, Thomas Martin, Audrey Mannix
Marie & Micheal Coveney, Fiona Harrington, Annette byrnes, Mary Wrenne

Special Thanks for Home-Cooked Meals:
Sinead – Homemade vegetable soup, pasta bolognese & chicken curry
Sharon – Chilli con carne

Food Highlights This Week:
🍕 Pizza and chips kindly provided by La Tana Pizza & Rebel Pizza
🍟 Chips & goujons from Dacent Munch
🥧 Pies and sausages generously supplied by Murphy’s Takeaway

To everyone who donates clothes, jackets, blankets, runners, and bags! please know the difference you are making. You are bringing warmth, comfort, and dignity to people who truly need it 💛

With heartfelt thanks, always,
This week’s volunteers: Sharon, Sinead, Dave, Darragh, Mick, Kevin & Jerome 💛
Slán go fóill