18/06/2026
Congratulations Ambrose!
This month’s Muskerry News / Blarney & District Chamber of Commerce person of the month is Ambrose McNamara, who has had an extraordinary impact on the young people of Whitechurch over the past 25 years.
Whitechurch Foroige has two clubs, with members ranging from the age of 12 to 18. Ambrose as the club leader has spent every Friday night empowering and inspiring our next generation. He has a unique ability to encourage teenagers to reach their full potential and embrace various challenges, from organising events, to taking part in various activities. One example of this is the Christmas craft and bake sale. He is instrumental in ensuring that all members have a voice in the club, and are allowed to be heard, fostering independence in each child.
Throughout his time as club leader he has been hugely influential in facilitating the club members to raise thousands of euros for various charities including Blarney Meals on Wheels, Unicef, Irish Cancer Society and Marymount Hospice.
Ambrose stands out because of his unwavering dedication to leading and mentoring the youth of the Foroige community but also for championing numerous parents and guardians to lead and mentor alongside him.
Ambrose has also helped other clubs in the community - he has built sets for Blue Hat Drama Group, constructed a catwalk for fashion shows, and most recently organised the Saint Patricks Day Parade involving all local clubs.
His festive symbols, crafted with Forage members, can be seen around the village and in Waterloo at Easter, Christmas and St Patrick’s Day.
A true community man!
