Photos: Ian Davis and Louise Whelan
The Bath Pub hosted a very special celebration for our local legend, Mr Liam Tilly on July 1st last. Organised by Bath Avenue District Residents Association (BADRA), and on behalf of the people of Bath Avenue, they put together a night to remember for an extraordinary man who has touched the lives of so many due to his selfless acts of kindness and the fantastic charitable work that he has done for Our Lady’s Hospice and Care Services in Harold’s Cross, giving his time, dedication and commitment every single year boosting the joy and happiness in people’s lives.
The theme of course was a Christmas wonderland, with decorations of balloons, posters, photos and an amazing festive bespoke cake designed by Olivia from Capital Cakes.
Family, friends, neighbours and well wishers all came together to raise a glass and say a big thank you!
Members of BADRA expressed how much they truly admired the compassionate nature that Mr Tilly has. Terry Byrne, Chairperson of BADRA and committee members, Linda McMahon and Valerie McQuarrie, presented Liam with tokens of appreciation, including a plaque, a voucher and a certificate signed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste to honour his involvement in fundraising.
Special guest Ann Julian, who is the Campaign and Events Coordinator in Harold’s Cross Hospice, spoke about how kind and diligent Mr Tilly is and a huge friend to the hospice (he might very well be the favourite) and she praised all the tremendous work that he has done throughout the years for the
hospice and for his community. Mr Tilly has raised €192,000 since he started fundraising and every year his Christmas displays get better and better.
Mr Tilly, who was overcome with emotion, thanked his family and friends from the bottom of his heart for supporting him in all his fundraising endeavours which he does with unconditional love.
Big thanks also went to The Bath Pub, to Brendan, Stephen and Brian, and all the crew who have championed, helped and assisted Mr Tilly all these years.
The community is so proud to have such a remarkable, distinguished and exceptional gentleman in our lives and wish Liam all the best for the future.
