Birr Breakfast Fly-In raises over €13k for Offaly SVP

The annual Birr Breakfast Fly-In to Ormand Flying Club took place on Saturday last (April 15) and saw a huge turnout of 129 small aircraft and helicopters fly into Birr Airfield for a full Irish Breakfast.

As always the event aimed to raise funds for Offaly St Vincent de Paul and an amazing €13,600 was donated by participating pilots and spectators for the local charity.

David Corboy, Ormand Flying Club which organised the event said thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s fly in.

"We’ve had a super morning while also raising a really significant amount of money for St Vincent de Paul – a charity that does fantastic work in the local community. Thank you to everyone who made today happen and all those who contributed. A special thanks to the adjacent landowner Eamon Cashen. This is the largest General Aviation event ever to have taken place in Ireland.”

Sé Pardy, co-Founder Simtech Aviation and event director, added: “President of Offaly SVP, Marian Carter and her team do amazing work; we know the funds will be used to support local children and their families. Congratulations to David and Ormand on a great event.”

As the cost of living continues to rise with many families in need of support the funds raised for SVP will give comfort and relief to many who are struggling to cope.

The huge sum of €335,600 has been raised over the past number of years for St. Vincent de Paul through a number of fundraising events organised by Sé Pardy, pilots and aviation fans including Birr Breakfast Fly-In, annual Birr Golf fundraiser and the Irish Air Spectacular photography book.