Events & Fundraising

‘Alan Kerins Projects’ and ‘Playing for Life’ are pleased to announce the launch of four new GAA books by L O’Dare on Amazon Kindle. GAA... | Read on »

Alan Kerins Projects GAA Challenge 27th October, 2011 – Galway V Dublin Although the score sheet may have said that Galway won on the day, it... | Read on »

Here are our wonderful Sky Divers, Chris Rushe, Joe Delaney and John Wynne. Congratulations Guys, we hope you enjoyed your day.  Thank you for your constant support. If you would like to complete a sky dive on behalf of The Alan Kerins Projects why not email me on info@alankerinsprojects.org and I will send you all the relevant information.

The boys of Saint Muredachs College, Ballina, Co. Mayo, under the supervision of their Teacher Jane McGee are organising a fancy dress fun run on Enniscrone Beach on 4th May, 2012 in aid of Alan Kerins African Projects.  This spectacular event will take place at approximately 12 noon.  If you are in the area you should go down and support them. We will have pictures on the website and facebook following the event. Enjoy the... | Read on »

You can have a once in a lifetime experience while helping others….. The Alan Kerins Projects are co-ordinating several Sky Diving days over the next few months.  We are looking for ‘brave souls’ to participate with us in our thrill seeking adventures, see our video below.  The money raised from these events will go towards badly needed dormitories and sanitation facilities in Kaoma. The link to this new project will be on site soon. For... | Read on »

We have now launched our ‘Kids 2 Kidz’ Programme. This is part of the Alan Kerins Community Youth Leadership International Development Programme.  We are offering each school a HP Laptop and the unique opportunity to attend the first ever ‘Kids 2 Kidz’ Educational Conference in Galway once they have raised €1500 for the Charity.  To help each school to raise this money we also launched our new Christmas Gift Cards, which provide such gifts as a Christmas dinner and school... | Read on »

Alan Kerins Projects and Ability West are this years College Week Charities. College Week Timetable 2011 Sunday 27th February 9.30am Sponsored Croagh Patrick Climb – The final year Science students are organising a sponsored climb of Croagh Patrick. To take part just pick up a sponsorship card from the Students’ Union and raise a minimum of €50. Buses, walking sticks and a 90’s After Party included for all participants! 9pm 90’s Night in the College... | Read on »

    National University of Ireland, Galway April 9th 2011   The second annual Let’s Debate! West of Ireland Schools’ Debating competition will take place on Saturday April 9th in NUI Galway. The event is designed to increase awareness of the Alan Kerins development projects. It is envisaged that this annual competition will foster relationships between Irish and African schools as well as exposing our young people to issues of national/global concern and the benefits... | Read on »

Successful Interview Skills made easy with ’30 Day Career Boost Programme’ 12 people recently completed a ’30 Day Career Boost Programme’ covering a host of outdoor events as well as talks on Interview Skills. 7 out of the 12 individuals are now in full time employment. Picture shows the Kayaking event on Lough Corrib. If you’re interested in joining a future ’30 Day Career Boost Programme’ email 30daycareerboost@gmail.com. The programme was free  and supported raising awareness... | Read on »

Malt House launches new Spring Menu as a fundraiser for Ronan Scullys North Pole Challenge On Thursday 10th March the Malt House are holding a fundraiser in aid of Ronan Scully’s North Pole Challenge with the launch of their new Spring Menu. Ronan is always a busy man but this year is more exceptional than normal. He has just finished with his role as a leader  in RTE’s Operational Transformation but the challenges do not stop... | Read on »