Love Thy Neighbour Summer Carnival with Myles Breen – Left to Right: Joe Nash and Fergal Deegan, Limericks Live 95fm, Pauline Reilly, Caseys Centra, Joe Morgan, Chairperson Limerick Marine Search and Rescue, Duncan Casey, Ambassador Mid West Simon, Jackie Bonfield, Manager Mid West Simon, Kevin Foley, Caseys Centra, Richard Lynch, I Love Limerick and MC Myles Breen (front). Picture: Johnny Baynes/ilovelimerick.

Love Thy Neighbour Summer Carnival with Myles Breen in aid of the Mid West Simon Community and Limerick Marine Search and Rescue will take place on Thursday June 16 from noon until 3pm at Casey’s Centra, Mount Kenneth on the Dock Road.

Munster Rugby star Duncan Casey, actor Myles Breen and Richard Lynch of I Love Limerick will be your hosts for a day of summer festivities with carnival games, free food tastings, drinks, music, prizes and giveaways galore with Limerick’s Live 95fm providing music during their live roadshow.

Casey’s Centra are inviting guests to sample their tasty deli food offerings, including Mexican dishes, carvery dinners, sandwiches and salad creations. Carnival games include ‘Test your Strength’ where you could win a signed Paul O’ Connell Munster Rugby Jersey, ‘Dunking Duncan’, an opportunity to dunk one of Munster Rugby’s hottest players into a bath of freezing cold water, Hook a Duck and Piñata Bash.

All activities on the day are donation based and organisers are pleading for the public to dig deep in order to raise as much funds as possible for two extremely deserving Limerick based charities.

Kevin Foley, Manager Casey’s Centra said, “Calling the fundraiser “Love thy Neighbour” came from us wanting to show our support for local organisations such as businesses, charities and communities. There is strength in numbers and if we all support one another, Limerick would be unstoppable. We want these charities to know we are there for them and will continue throughout the year to support them unconditionally.

Jackie Bonfield, General Manager Mid West Simon Community, said, “We are so honoured that our neighbours Casey’s Centra and Limericks Live 95fm have decided to support our fundraising initiatives with an event that not only shows the best of Limerick but also stresses the importance of how much we all need love and support from our neighbours.”

Joe Morgan, Chairperson Limerick Marine Search and Rescue said, “This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary and in the spirit of community, the event really emphasises the importance of local support. Our organisation is volunteer based and we need to raise ongoing funds to continue the work we do.

Fergal Deegan, Marketing Manger Limericks Live 95, said, “We are thrilled to support our neighbours and the work they do. Limerick Marine Search and Rescue play a key part in tracing missing people in Limerick. The River Shannon is the life force of Limerick and this organisation keeps it safe for all of us. Mid West Simon Community reaches out to people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or experiencing housing difficulties. Both organisations are vital to the Limerick community.”

Love Thy Neighbour Summer Carnival in aid of the Mid West Simon Community and Limerick Marine Search and Rescue will take place on Thursday June 16 from noon until 3pm at Casey’s Centra, Mount Kenneth on the Dock Road and all are welcome. #CaseysCarnival

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