04/02/2026
Over the past four months, something really special has been happening here in Mourneabbey.
What started as an idea has grown into eight movies, 150+ local people, months of rehearsals, filming days, fundraisers, laughter, nerves, late nights — and a community coming together in a way we’ll never forget. This Saturday night, it all comes to a close at our Mourneabbey Movie Awards Night.
Thanks to the unbelievable generosity of our parish and supporters, we’ve already raised considerable funds towards the enhancement of our community facilities. We are so grateful — and so proud.
Now, for the final few days, we want to gently open the door to those who’ve been watching from a distance.
To those who grew up here and now live elsewhere.
To those living abroad who still call this place “home”.
To friends and family who’ve followed along on social media, cheered us on, shared our posts, and smiled at what a small community can do.
To those who started their underage sporting careers with Clyda Rovers or Mourneabbey Ladies.
To those whose family members have settled here and who visit here for special ocassions.
This fundraiser isn’t just about movies.
It’s about what comes next.
We are building and extending our community centre to create: • A new multi-purpose space for young and old — from toddlers to older members of our community
• A sensory room that will make a real difference for families and children with additional needs, including children with ASD
• Further development of our pitches and facilities in a Community Complex that we are always striving to improve.
These spaces will be used every single week. They will support classes, gatherings, meetings, sport, inclusion, connection — and they will serve not just today’s community, but generations to come.
This is one of the biggest fundraising efforts we have ever undertaken. We know many locals have already given so generously, and we’re deeply conscious of that. This final iDonate page (link in bio) is simply for anyone who would like to feel part of this moment, this achievement, and this future.
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/MourneabbeyMovieAwardsFundraiser
