05/06/2026
My heart is full of gratitude.
A year ago, Come to Your Landing Pier quietly set sail with the hope of raising funds for two charities close to my heart. Never could I have imagined the journey it would take or the lives it would touch along the way.
Thank you to everyone who recently joined us for Celebration on the Landing Pier of The Ardilaun Hotel. To gather with family, friends, former colleagues, past pupils, supporters, and so many kind-hearted people was a gift I will treasure.
A special thank you to President Catherine Connolly for joining us and making the evening so memorable. She continues to inspire us through her courage, vision, and belief in using our voices to lift others.
We were indeed lifted by seven inspirational speakers - , Anna Raftery, Sarah Kenny , Mike O’Connor , , Jarlath Feeney and Marie Flannery - whose reflections and stories added much meaning to the night.
We were deeply moved listening to Sibylle Wild share her sister Marina’s journey with ALK-positive lung cancer, reminding us of the importance of continued support for vital research.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey over the past year — sponsoring, buying, gifting, promoting, selling, and encouraging this little book. Every act of kindness has helped carry it further than I ever imagined.
Together, we have now raised over €25,000 for Sr. Rose & The JM Mission in Haiti and ALK-Positive Lung Cancer Research, and the journey continues.
As I reflect, I’m reminded it is not the destination that matters most, but the people we meet, the connections we make, and the kindness we share.
A heartfelt thank you to Michelle from .photography for capturing these special moments so beautifully.
With love and gratitude,
Margie ❤️
20/04/2026