Oran Clay Shooting Fundraiser

Oran Clay Shooting Club is holding a fundraiser at the Cuisle Centre in Donamon, dated 18 August 2026, in support of local shooter Ciaran Hoare’s bid to compete at the World Clay Shooting Championships. It is a community effort typical of how individual athletes from small rural clubs in County Roscommon fund a shot at international competition, since travel, entry fees and equipment for a world championship are well beyond what one shooter can usually cover alone.

What to expect

Details of the exact format have been kept simple in the club’s own announcement, but fundraisers of this kind for County Roscommon shooting and sporting clubs typically combine a social night with some mix of raffle, auction or sponsored activity to bring in donations, held at the Cuisle Centre rather than the shooting grounds themselves. It draws support from club members, family and the wider Donamon and Oran community, many of whom will know Ciaran Hoare personally, giving the night the feel of a send-off as much as a straightforward collection. Anyone wanting to confirm the exact format or contribute without attending should get in touch with the club directly.

Getting there

The Cuisle Centre is located at Donamon, on the road between Roscommon town and Ballymoe, and is best reached by car since there is no scheduled bus service directly to the venue. Parking is available on site.

While you’re in Donamon

Donamon is a small crossroads community rather than a town, best combined with a visit to Donamon Castle nearby or a longer loop through the south Roscommon countryside. There is more to see across Co. Roscommon.

Good to know

• Date: 18 August 2026 (as listed by the organiser)
• Time: 10pm, as listed by the organiser
• Venue: Cuisle Centre, Donamon
• Cause: Ciaran Hoare’s bid for the World Clay Shooting Championships
• Price: Contact the club for cost of entry or how to donate