Mull puts heart into MS funds

Kilcullen GAA stalwart John Mulhall has been involved with Multiple Sclerosis Ireland in one way or another for some 37 years.

This was because his late wife Teresa was an MS sufferer for almost three decades before she passed away in 2000.

Since his wife's death, 'Mull' has organised an annual concert to raise funds for the Kildare Branch of Multiple Sclerosis. And as he says, it's that time of year again. His eighth concert will be held in The Belfry at Toughers on August 22.

The headline band will again be Diarmuid O'Leary and The Bards, with tickets on sale at €25 bookable at 087 2256501.

John has reverted the name of the event to its original 'Teresa Mulhall Charity Night in aid of the Kildare Branch of Multiple Sclerosis' at the request of the Branch.

"Over the last eight years the people of Kilcullen have given me great support by making donations and buying tickets," he says. "Also by donating spot prizes, which are very much appreciated, and I'd also like to thank the great friends who row in with me to make the night as enjoyable and successful as it has been."

Tickets are on sale in the usual outlets in the town: The Spout, The Hideout, Bernard Berney's Chemist, as well as Top Twenty in Naas and Newbridge.

Brian Byrne.