Raising glass and raising money on New Years Eve at Mother Macs

Vinnie Gillooly (Mother Macs), Anne Marie Hayes (Milford Hospice), James McMahon (Mother Macs) presenting a cheque for โ‚ฌ1,100.

TRADITIONALLY New Years Eve celebrations typically involve raising a glass but a popular pub on High Street use the night to raise money for charity.ย  In a heartwarming display of generosity the staff and customers of Mother Macs Public House gathered on New Years Eve raising โ‚ฌ1,100 for Milford Care Centre.ย 

Owner James McMahon Explains โ€œWe have held a charity event on New Years Eve since opening in 2015.ย  The events have been strongly supported by staff and customers and I would like to thank them for their generosityโ€.ย 

2024’s chosen charity was Milford Care Centre, a non-profit charity providing palliative care and services to older persons. Mary Heaney who attended on the night commented โ€œEach of us through our families and friends have experienced the fantastic services of Milford Care Centre and New Years Eve is an ideal time to show our supportโ€.

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