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FORAS Trust – Friends Of the Rebel Army Society

FORAS News

Rebel Rhymes Volume 2 – Available from 9th December!

Tony Tobin, Cork City’s resident poet, is back with Volume 2 of his book of Rebel Rhymes! In collaboration with FORAS, the book will launch on 9-December and be available directly from Tony, FORAS General Meetings and the Cork City FC Club Shop. It will also be available for purchase on Amazon worldwide and downloadable to Kindle e-reader devices, phones and tablets.# The official launch will take place on Saturday, December 9th at 11am in the CCFC Club Shop in Douglas. Tony himself will be there to meet supporters and discuss the book. All proceeds from the sale of the...

Board of Management Update

The 2023 Annual General Meeting was held tonight at the Metropole Hotel. Minutes and slides will be shared with members directly in due course. David Alton, Conor Hallahan, Colm McAuliffe and John Paul Clifford have stepped down from the board. We are extremely grateful for their services to FORAS and CCFC over the past four years and wish them all the best. Shane O’Connor, Darren O’Keeffe, Owen O’Sullivan and Joe Leogue were deemed elected at the AGM. The make-up of the board for 2023-2024 is as follows: Declan Carey (Chairman) Gar Fleming (Vice Chairman) Shane O’Connor (Secretary) Owen O’Sullivan (Treasurer)...

FORAS AGM set for July

The board wish to give notice that our 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held July, with all member receiving full details by email. At the AGM, the board will present a review of the past 12 months, share a FORAS financial update and, if applicable, facilitate voting on motions and elections to the board. The board also wish to confirm the following regarding current Board of Management members: Gar Fleming and Declan Carey both have one year remaining on their current 3-year terms. David Alton has completed a three-year term on the board and is not seeking election to...

TOTAP launch children’s charity fundraiser

The Other Three Amigos Podcast (TOTAP) have launched an online donation fundraiser in aid of two important children’s charities.The FORAS Board are delighted to support this initiative. As passionate Cork City FC fans, we are coming together to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in need. Oscar’s Kid Charity, an Irish organisation, is dedicated to providing support and assistance to children facing serious illnesses and their families. They strive to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive, offering essential resources, medical equipment, and emotional support throughout their journey. This charity was the preferred choice of Stephen...