UFFE charity host spooky drive in cinema fundraiser at Mullingar Equestrian Centre

Are you craving the nostalgic feel of a drive-in cinema? On November 1 at the Mullingar Equestrian Centre, pull up in your automobile of choice to watch some Halloween movie classics in aid of United Friends for Education (UFFE).

There will be a selection of three Halloween films shown at diffent times: ‘Hocus Pocus’ will be shown at 2pm; ‘Practical Magic’ at 5pm; and ‘Scary Movie’ at 8.30pm.

Tickets cost €30 per car and pizza is available to order at booking, while popcorn and minerals will be available to purchase on the day.

Comment cards will be available for people to fill out and give their feedback about the fundraiser. By filling out the cards, you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a €100 Fagans voucher. There will be a draw for each film shown throughout the day and three vouchers to be won.

This event is being hosted in support of the UFFE project in Gambia building schools.

A trip cheduled for November 7 and is the inaugural ladies’ trip and they will be working on the refurbishment of a school. Thirteen ladies are set to going on the trip including Rose of Tralee, Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh and Galway Rose Jodie Kenny.

Organiser Ollie Mulvey said: “I am absolutely delighted. I am over the moon to have Caoilfhinn join us. The charity is looking very much forward to having her on board.”

The fundraiser is in support of Caoilfhinn and Ollie’s trip in November “and it’ll also bring money into the charity if it goes well”. Another trip to Gambia is scheduled for March 2027 and 55 men including Ollie are volunteers on that one.

Founded in 2020, the UFFE mission is to empower underprivileged children in Africa and around the world through quality education, fostering brighter futures, and building stronger communities.

Book your film of choice for the drive-in cinema by scanning the QR code on the poster.

For further inquiries contact Ollie at 087 205 1015 or email hello@uffe.ie.