News: Skoda in Galway to help raise funds for Lily-Mae

Monaghan & Sons, Galway’s Skoda dealership is undertaking an Eco-Drive from Wednesday, 31st January – Friday, 2nd February to assist in raising vital funds for The Sunni Mae Trust for the treatment of Lily-Mae Morrison. Monaghan & Sons are urging locals to guess how far a Skoda Fabia can travel on a tank of fuel.
 

Lily-Mae Morrison, a native of Claregalway, has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Neuroblastoma which affects 1 in 100,000 children in Ireland. Lily-Mae is the four year old daughter of Galway based dancers Judith Sibley and Leighton Morrison, who are best known in Galway for their work with Chrysalis Dance and Youth Ballet West.

In order to enter, competition forms will be available in local Centra stores where people can guess how far a Skoda Fabia will travel on a tank of fuel and in turn make a donation to the fund. There will be prizes for competition winners including fuel vouchers and a weekend away courtesy of Monaghan & Sons.

A member of staff from Monaghan & Sons will undertake the challenge to maximize the fuel endurance of a Skoda Fabia 1.2 diesel from a full tank while driving to Centra Stores within a 75km radius of Galway city over the course of three days. The drive will take place on Wednesday, 31st January, Thursday, 1st February and Friday, 2nd February travelling over 1500 kilometres.

To launch the Eco-Drive, Galway Bay FM will broadcast the Big Smoothie Breakfast show with Ollie Turner from Monaghan & Sons between 6.30-9am on Wednesday, 31st. During the event Galway Bay FM will link up live with the driver at different times during the day to get updates on the progress of the journey.

Commenting, Leo Monaghan, dealer principal, Monaghan & Sons, Galway said, “We are delighted to be able to help out with the fundraising appeal for Lily Mae. It is a fantastic cause and we would urge people to get their hands on a form and donate some much needed funds. Forms are available in local Centra stores and also from the Monaghan & Sons dealership.”

News: Usain Bolt Nissan Gold GT-R to be sold for charity

Yup, that's a gold Nissan GT-R and yup, that's Usain Bolt's name on the numberplate.

The incredible Mr Bolt has had a tie-up with Nissan for some time now, and while this isn't actually his personal car, it has been designed with his input and, obviously, the gold wrapped paint job and some of the (actual) gold interior fittings are in tribute to both his iconic running shoes and his Olympic triumphs.

This one-off GT-R will be auctioned on eBay later this month to raise funds for Usain Bolt's charity foundation that works with underprivileged children on his home island of Jamaica. But, there will be a limited edition run of Bolt-branded GT-Rs that will go on sale across the world later this year.

It's part of Nissan's attempt to plug into the Olympic spirit, including appointing Bolt as Nissan's "Director of Excitement." Seriously.
  
 "Racing is my inspiration, and I want to help Nissan become an even more exciting brand for everyone" Bolt said in a press release.
 
Toshiyuki Shiga, Nissan's Chief Operating Officer, said: "Nissan shares the spirit of excitement that captivated worldwide audiences at the Olympics. There is no-one better qualified than Usain Bolt to help us translate that spirit into great experiences."