Group 65- The Rise & Shine Trust

27/05/2026

We need your help - it takes less than a minute!

Rise & Shine is in the running for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund, and your nomination could help us get there.

This funding would make a real difference to children and young people with additional needs.

It's free, it's quick, and it means the world to us.

👉 Head to aib.ie/community-fund, click "Nominate Now" and follow the details on our poster to complete your nomination.

Nominations close 19th June. Please share - the more nominations, the better our chance.

Thank you 🧡

The AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables customers, the public and our employees to support the local charities that matter most to them, within their region. The Fund supports charities across six regions in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain.

26/05/2026

The Rise and Shine South Eastern Region held their AGM last night and it was a wonderful opportunity for groups to reflect on the incredible work and commitment across the region.

Top of discussion was the wonderful week in Lourdes, sharing memories, experiences and the impact the trip continues to have on everyone involved.

They also discussed how we can continue to promote the application process, encouraging more people to become part of this very special journey.

Another key focus was the importance of carer recruitment and the need to continue supporting and welcoming new carers into our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, their dedication and support are invaluable to the success of our pilgrimages and the care provided across the South Eastern Region.

26/05/2026

On Sunday, we had our group reunion, and it was great to catch up with everyone and see what everyone’s been up to since Lourdes! We started with a mass, showed the parents how it’s done in Lourdes, and of course, we had to sing "Rise & Shine!" 🎶✨

After Mass, we enjoyed some tea and cake while watching the video of our week! Everyone got a photo book and a little orange crochet heart to remind them of their time in Lourdes🧡

Applications are now open for our 2027 pilgrimage! If you know any young people who would enjoy this experience, here is the link to apply
https://form.jotform.com/212932685135054

19/05/2026

12/05/2026

🌍🧡 Happy International Nurses Day! 🧡🌍

Today, we celebrate the incredible nurses who make such a difference in our lives. This year, we’re especially grateful for our amazing group nurse Laura, the wonderful Julianna, and our fantastic student nurse Aine, who took such great care of everyone during our recent trip to Lourdes.

Your kindness, resilience, and unwavering commitment to care deserve recognition every single day. Thank you for going above and beyond! 🌟

08/05/2026

Rise & Shine National Fundraising Raffle 2026 – RESULTS.
Thank you to everyone who supported our National Fundraising Raffle 2026 in any way including our volunteers, ticket sellers, everyone who purchased tickets from our sellers or online, to all our sponsors and donors, all of whom contributed to ensure that this was a very successful event for Rise & Shine. The list of winners are as follows –
1st Prize – Shauna Burke – Family Holiday in France or Spain, value €2,500 at KelAir 5-Star Resort, Sponsor, Keller Travel, Ballinasloe.
2nd Prize – Barry & Collette Horgan - €1,000 voucher, Europe Hotel, Killarney.
3rd Prize – Fionn Scarry – 2 Nights B & B with one evening meal, Kelly’s Hotel, Rosslare.
4th Prize – Noelle Leahy – (€500 / £500 Cash prize sponsored by Eirpoint, Software, Ennis.
5th Prize - €300 – Mary Kelly - Voucher, Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork
6th Prize (Extra prize, sponsored) – Agnes Burns – Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork, 2 nights B & B with 1 Dinner.

13/04/2026

And just like that… it’s over!

Our Easter pilgrimage with the Rise and Shine Trust Group 65 has come to an end, and we’re all back home, hopefully well-rested.

What an incredible week filled with amazing memories, laughter, and lifelong connections! ✨

There’s something truly special about Lourdes — the joy, the love, the pure happiness — that’s hard to express in words.

A heartfelt thank you from our incredible young people to everyone who supported us to make this week possible. 🧡

12/04/2026

Friday, Our last full day in Lourdes, and what a day it was!
Some of us took a fun trip on train, cheering at everyone we passed. 🚂 The rest explored Lourdes with a walking tour, stopping in to the miracle museums and the castle. After lunch, we decorated our group candle with our intentions.
We finished the day with our final group mass and dinner.