Thumbs up for Benny

This page is a tribute to our brother, son, and friend; Brendan 'Benny' McNamara. Brendan passed away on July 24th 2018. NO JUDGEMENT

This page is to remember Brendan, and raise awareness of mental health and su***de, in Limerick and beyond.

Photos from ABC for Mental Health's post 25/08/2024
Photos from Amanda Clifford Counselling's post 25/08/2024
24/07/2024

Thinking of you everyday and today, Ben/Brendiana Jones/Pat the Brendan on your 6th anniversary away from home, we love you, we miss you;

If words described our feelings,
The colour would be blue,
Tears fall from our eyes,
Each time we think of you,
Theres so much we should feel happy for,
So much we should be glad,
But when we think of all the things you’re missing out on,
We can’t help but feel so sad,
We know that your heart is peaceful wherever you may be,
If only we could see you just once more brother our souls would fill with glee,
If only we could turn back the clock,
We'd stop and ask you why,
Could you give life another chance
And not leave without goodbye;
The house is so quiet without you, your pals they miss you too,
There’s two lil boys here to learn about you, and two more smallies, the newest to the crew,
We promise that they’ll know all about you,
All the photos that we’ve kept,
If love alone could have saved you, you never would have left;

11/07/2024

Strange to think that this time 6 years ago our lives were seemingly normal, and hadn't been turned upside down yet;

There are so many more little people here that would have loved to meet you, you would have influenced them greatly, good and bad no doubt;

Lots of love to you brother, we miss you.

19/06/2024
Photos from Thumbs up for Benny's post 17/06/2024

Heard about the Community Gardens yesterday while I was at the Milk Market.
Fantastic idea.The lads running it are open to talking to any community or individuals who would like to know more about it.

Photos from Thumbs up for Benny's post 25/05/2024

Thumbs up for Benny is in London for the weekend

24/02/2024

Happy heavenly birthday brother 💙

Love you and miss you everyday

31/01/2024

Thumbs up for Benny👍A nice article in the Limerick Post about The Benny McNamara Memorial Cup Tournament. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=25159301290327739&id=100000236446517

05/01/2024

Folks,
This bottle was left behind in South Liberties after the Thumbs up for Benny Memorial Cup Tournament.
Let me know please if it's yours and I'll get it back to you.
It was in the back of the van and I just spotted it. I know these things are expensive.

Thanks a lot.👍

26/12/2023

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Folks,
Just a few words.

We haven't tallied up yet but it looks like The Thumbs up for Benny crew and charity is looking like, after five years and five months, may break the twenty thousand euro mark raised for charity.

For anyone that wants to donate, you can click on the link, from anywhere in the world and throw in a euro or two if you can.
If not, feel free to spread the word,
No Judgement.👍
End the stigma.👍
Keep the conversation going.💚

We will keep you, our friends, supporters, crew and sponsors updated.

Thank you for your generosity.

We know that every cent handed over helps our charities.

Most important of all, is that we help to end the stigma attached to mental health illness.

No judgement.👍

Your story isn't over👍

Thumbs up for Benny👍

26/12/2023

A few bits of action.

Photos from Thumbs up for Benny's post 26/12/2023

Congratulations to all the teams who took part in the tournament today. We had a great turnout of players and spectators. A dry cold day.
Teams were Polonia Luimni. Macattack Caherdavin.
Four Elms. The Hiway. Team Cushty Moyross. Mungret.
Team Cushty, Moyross gave Winners Macattack Caherdavin a great match.
Player of the tournament was James Cunnane.

Many thanks to our sponsors;

South Liberties GAA.

Willie in The Westward Ho, Mungret.

Revival Rooms, Raheen.

Ishke Water Ballyneety.

MikeTreacy, Raheen.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the years, financially and otherwise.

We haven't done the final tally yet but we will have a nice few bob for Milford.
In loving memory of Donal Toggy Treacy.👍

Photos from Thumbs up for Benny's post 26/12/2023

We have lift off 👍👍

23/12/2023

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Folks,
Due to unforeseen circumstances some of our players have had to drop out of the tournament on St Stephens day
If there's anyone out there that wants to join us, we would love to have you.

Thumbs up for Benny.

Please Support The Benny McNamara memorial cup tournament 2023 on www.iDonate.ie 16/12/2023

Thumbs up for Benny👍

This is the IDonate page if anyone wants to make a donation.

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Please Support The Benny McNamara memorial cup tournament 2023 on www.iDonate.ie The Benny McNamara memorial cup tourname...

13/12/2023

Thumbs up for Benny.
The Charity this year to receive donations from
The Benny McNamara, Memorial Cup Tournament, to played on St.Stephens Day is
Milford Hospice Limerick.

In loving memory of Donal( Toggy) Treacy who died earlier in the year.
Toggy is very sadly missed and was loved by all who knew him.💔

We have set up an IDonate page.
We would appreciate any little help.

Any donations, any amount will go a long way.

I donate/thumbsupforbenny13

Many thanks for all your support over the last few years.

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Photos from Thumbs up for Benny's post 13/12/2023
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