Birr Breakfast Fly-In 2024

The organisers of the Birr Breakfast Fly-In 2024 are really pleased to extend their heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who made the recent Breakfast Fly-In at Birr Airfield a resounding success! Thanks to your incredible generosity and support, they are thrilled to announce that a staggering €12,600 has been raised, adding to the ongoing efforts in aid of St. Vincent de Paul.

This remarkable achievement brings the total amount raised to an astonishing €454,000! Your contributions will make a profound difference in the lives of those in need, particularly in Offaly, where the St. Vincent de Paul organisation tirelessly works to support individuals and families facing hardship.

A special round of applause is due to the dedicated Marion Carter and the St. Vincent de Paul volunteers whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts made this event possible. Their dedication is truly inspiring and deserving of recognition.

“We also extend our deepest appreciation to all those who worked diligently to prepare the delicious breakfast and ensure that everything ran smoothly. Your hard work behind the scenes did not go unnoticed and contributed significantly to the event’s success” said event organiser Sé Pardy.

He went on to say: “Despite the challenges posed by a waterlogged runway, the spirit of community prevailed, and we were grateful to welcome helicopters to the event. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Simtech Aviation, Executive Helicopters, the Air Corps, Lieutenant General Seán Clancy the Defence Forces Chief of Staff and Brigadier General Rory O’Connor of the Irish Air Corps and invaluable support and participation on the day.”

He continued: “Once again, thank you all for your incredible generosity, support, and commitment to making a positive impact in our community. Together, we have demonstrated the power of unity and compassion, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to support St. Vincent de Paul and those they serve.”

Lieutenant General Seán Clancy the Defence Forces Chief of Staff, Sé Pardy Event Organiser, and Brigadier General Rory O’Connor of the Irish Air Corps
Mark Dwyer
Mark Dwyerhttps://flyinginireland.com
Mark is an airline pilot flying the Boeing 737 for a major European airline. In addition he is also a Type Rating Instructor, Type Rating Examiner and Base Training Captain on the B737. Outside of commercial flying Mark enjoys flying light aircraft from the smallest 3 Axis microlights up to heavier singles. He is also an instructor and EASA Examiner on single engines and a UK CAA Examiner. He flies the Chipmunk for the Irish Historic Flight Foundation (IHFF). Mark became the Chairman of the National Microlight Association of Ireland (NMAI) in 2013 and has overseen a massive growth in the organisation. In this role he has worked at local and national levels. In 2015, Mark won ‘Upcoming Aviation Professional Award’ at the Aviation Industry Awards sponsored by the IAA. Mark launched this website back in 2002 while always managing the website, he has also been Editor and Deputy Editor of FlyingInIreland Magazine from 2005 to 2015.

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