Dublin Journalists Golf Society captain Roddy Hyland has presented a cheque for €10,800 to suicide bereavement support Group HUGG, the proceeds of the Society’s recent hugely successful Charity Day at the prestigious Killeen Castle Golf Club in County Meath.
Currently celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Society’s foundation, Jubilee captain Hyland joined HUGG CEO and founder Fiona Tuomey and DJGS Charity Committee members in Dublin for the presentation of record proceeds from the annual Charity Day.
HUGG offers hope and healing to those bereaved by Suicide and is a Charity particularly close to the hearts of the members of one of the country’s most noted golf societies.
“We are delighted as we celebrate our 50th anniversary to present HUGG with a donation that will make a real difference to the brilliant and essential service that they offer to those affected by suicide across Ireland,” said DJGS captain Roddy Hyland.
“We are proud that our members supported HUGG in such a significant way at our Charity Day at Killeen Castle and we are touched that this money raised can make even a small difference to anyone affected by suicide. I want to thank Fiona and HUGG for allowing us to be a small part of their ongoing and outstanding work.
“I also want to thank our event hosts Killeen Castle, and Karen Collins and Cormac Ryan in particular, for their unstinting support of our Charity Day. They were exemplary hosts from start to finish and I want to wish them well when they host the Irish Challenge on the European Challenge Tour next year and again in 2027, just recognition for a wonderful Jack Nicklaus signature course.”
Thanking the DJGS for their contribution, HUGG Chief Executive Fiona Tuomey said: “We are truly grateful to the Dublin Journalists’ Golf Society for organising their charity day at Killeen Castle in aid of HUGG. The funds raised by the DJGS will enable HUGG to setup and run a support group for an entire year, which can be lifesaving for a person impacted by suicide’.”
Recently confirmed as host venue for the Irish Challenge event in 2025 and 2027, Killeen Castle Golf Club was a perfect venue on and off course, for the latest staging of the DJGS Charity Day.
“We are really pleased to see how successful the DJGS day at Killeen Castle was and congratulate all involved on raising such a significant sum for HUGG,” said Killeen Castle’s Karen Collins. “We are proud of our status as one of the premier golf venues in Ireland and thank all involved for allowing us to be part of this great event.”