Attendees at Ravenhill Transport charity day for Dochas Offaly last week. From Left to Right -Chloe Devery, Helen Larkin, Helen Quinn, Brigie Ravenhill, Tiffany Ravenhill, Ella Ravenhill, Dan Ravenhill, Ross Ravenhill, Nigel Ravenhill, Paul Ravenhill, Billy Conneely, John Conroy, Stephen Ravenhill, Colm Kilroe.

Tullamore-based Ravenhill Transport raises €400 for local cancer support charity

By Rebekah O'Reilly

Tullamore based company Ravenhill Transport hosted a charity day in aid of cancer support charity Dochas Offaly last week.

The successful event raised €400 for the charity, which offers "psychosocial cancer support services to people throughout the Midlands whose lives have been affected by cancer".

The charity fundrasier was held on Friday, August 2, at Ravenhill Transport's premises in the Axis Business Park.

Speaking about the event, Ravenhill Transport's Colm Kilroe said: "Massive thanks to John Conroy from Dochas Offaly who came down and told us all the amazing work that they do.

"Massive thanks to Stephen and Nigel Ravenhill who facilitated the charity day in there new warehouse premises in Axis Business Park, and special thanks to Aishling in Tyrells Bakery, who helped supplied some cakes, buns, and treats on the day."

The company raised the money through tea and refreshments, as well as generous donations by the drivers and staff in attendance.