Fundraiser to Support Down Syndrome Centre Cork and Marymount University Hospital & Hospice

A fundraising event, ‘Two Hearts One Night’, will be held at St Columba’s Hall Sports & Social Club, Douglas, Cork, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in aid of The Down Syndrome Centre Cork and Marymount University Hospital, and Hospice. The event, too known locally as the Tinny Shed, promises an evening of entertainment, including music from The Molly Maguire Band and DJ Matthew.

Event Details

The fundraiser will feature a raffle, auction, and spot prizes. Auction items include a flag signed by the winning European Ryder Cup team and a fourball from Douglas Golf Club. Additional auction items include signed jerseys from Celtic’s Liam Scales, David Harrington (Bolton), Mason Mount, Ryan Giggs, and a Cork hurling jersey, as well as jerseys from clubs in England and Scotland.

Supporting Vital Services

The Down Syndrome Centre Cork, founded in 2017, provides diagnosis support, early intervention services – including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy – and fosters support networks for families. The centre serves Cork, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford and relies entirely on fundraising and community support, as it receives no government funding. Marymount University Hospital and Hospice provides specialist palliative care and support to patients and their families.

Ticket Information and How to Help

Tickets for ‘Two Hearts One Night’ cost €15 and are available for purchase at Eventbrite. Raffle tickets will also be sold outside Tesco at Douglas Village Shopping Centre on Saturday, February 21, 2026. For more information, contact info@dsccork.ie. Organisers encourage advance ticket purchase as availability is limited.

World Down Syndrome Day Connection

The event coincides with the lead-up to World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2026, with this year’s theme being #togetheragainstlonliness. The Down Syndrome Centre Cork highlighted that loneliness is a common experience for people with Down syndrome and their families, with a study finding that 39% of people with intellectual disabilities often feel lonely, compared to 14% of people without disabilities. The centre emphasizes the importance of “real inclusion” and fostering friendships and belonging.