MMC charity event raises £3k

MMC charity event raises £3k

27 August 2025

MOURNE Motorcycle Club held their latest charity motocross event on Wednesday, June 18, raising funds for the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team (MMRT) and Slieve Croob Community First Responders (SCCFR).

Once again, the members of the Mourne club have continued their successful charity work, raising a total of £3,000, which will be split between the two charities.

The event was first held at the Millbrook Lodge, Ballynahinch, before moving to Millbridge, 

Ballynahinch, and this year, the venue changed again when it was moved to Seaforde Moto Parc.

Speaking after the fundraising tota; had been announced, Mourne Motorcycle Club chairman Billy McLarnin said: “There are so many wonderful charities helping in the local community, and they are all deserving of funds.

“Every year, we feel that we have made the right choice when we are choosing charities to raise funds for and we are delighted to be presenting the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team and the Slieve Croob Community First Responders each with £1,500.

“Despite the change of venue, we have still seen a brilliant response from spectators and riders, helping us to raise this money for two worthy causes”. 

The first event was held in 2007 and in 15 years of running the event, the Mourne club has now raised almost £100,000 for 29 charitable causes.

SCCFR Chair Loretta Gribben emphasised the crucial role Mourne Motorcycle Club have played in maintaining and sustaining the SCCFR 

charity, adding: “SCCFR are so grateful to the Mourne Motorcycle Club for the very generous donation of £1,500.

“This kind donation will make a significant difference to those who are facing life-threatening situations”.