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Marilyn's Mater Paddle - Sunday 24th May

Well hello Darlings! Ready for the most swinging, glamorous and glitzy event of the summer? Join us for the third annual Marilyn’s Mater Paddle, taking place Sunday, 24th May in Donabate, Co. Dublin, all to support women’s cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital. Register for €25 (inc. Paddle Entry, Marilyn Pack, Mixer After-Party)

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€660 Raised

Will you join our Beautiful Sisterhood?

Ready to embrace you inner Hollywood icon and make a splash to support Women’s Cancer Care at the Mater?


Then join us for Marilyn’s Mater Paddle, this May, 24th 2026 at The Shoreline Hotel, Donabate on Balcarrick Beach. Help speed up cancer diagnosis, enhance treatment and provide world-class care for the women from all over Ireland who come through our doors.

Stand beside every woman undergoing cancer treatment at the Mater.

REGISTER

Register for just €25 today to get:


  • Entry to the Paddle and Marilyn Mixer after-party 🪩
  • Your platinum Marilyn wig 👱‍♀️
  • Retro red heart shades 🕶️
  •  A special Marilyn pin badge to wear on the day ❤️
  • Fundraising Tips and support from your sisters in the Marilyn Facebook group.



Blonde, Brave and Making Waves

What is it?

Darlings, Marilyn’s Mater Paddle is the summer’s most swinging, glitzy and glamorous fundraising event all to support women’s cancer care at the Mater Hospital. 


We’re back for our third year on Sunday 24th May at the Shoreline Hotel, Donabate and Balcarrick Beach – strolling on the sand, striking a perfect pose, splashing around and having a little dip in the water (if you want). Join our ‘Beautiful Sisterhood’.


Your superstar support will help speed up cancer diagnosis, enhance treatments and provide world-class care to the women from all over Ireland who come through our doors.

How to get involved?

Pay just €25 to secure your spot and start your fundraising today!


Registration will get you entry to the paddle and the Marilyn Mixer after-party, as well as your Paddle Pack, complete with platinum Marilyn wig, retro red shades and iconic Marilyn pin badge to make you the perfect Seaside Star 🌟.


All you need to bring is bring your own dress or swimsuit and your favourite shade of red lippy to really bring the look to life.


Get you ‘Gal Pals’ (or Guys) together and join as a Team. Help create a sea full of stars!

Why it Matters?

It's vital the Mater has the equipment, supports, facilities, and the research capabilities to save lives - that's where the funds you raise come in.


Marilyn fundraising is already making a real, tangible impact supporting projects to provide vital in-house anti-cancer treatments for patients, new diagnostic equipment for early detection, and post-treatment supports focused on patient care and comfort.


Until exceptional care is always there, for everyone.

What the Day looks like?

9.30 – 10.50am Event check-in – at the Shoreline Hotel. Collect your Marilyn ‘access’ wristband for the beach. Make those final adjustments to your Marilyn ‘look,’  mingle with your fellow Marilyns, enjoy the vibes, and take some close ups!.

11:00am Head down to the beach – head to the sand for the paddle itself. When all is in order with the tides – we get in, make a splash, pose for some pics… or some may prefer to stay dry and enjoy the fun from the beach while sashaying around and showing off their Marilyn style.

12:00 Noon Back to the Shoreline – Join our Marilyn Mixer after party. Pick up your goodie bag, enjoy some refreshments, dance and sing away to some retro hits.

Circa 1:30pm - The lights go down for another year.


REGISTER

Embrace you inner Hollywood icon and make a splash to support Women’s Cancer Care at the Mater.

JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP

Fundraising Tips and support from our sisters in the Marilyn Facebook group.

FUNDRAISE

It’s vital the Mater has the equipment, supports, facilities, and the research capabilities to save lives – that’s where the funds you raise make such a difference for patients.

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Patrice Casey just donated €25

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Frances Obrien just donated €25

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Margaret Startup just donated €20

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Barbara Pepper just donated €20

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Sonia Kelly just donated €25

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Matthew Lenns just donated €50

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Niamh OConnell just donated €20

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Walter Meehan just donated €10

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Yvanna Greene just donated €20

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Elayne Sherlock just donated €20

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Top fundraisers

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Ciara Wolverson

€120

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Alfreda O'Brien Kavanagh

€95

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Sinead Doran

€55

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Seibh Conroy

€40

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Roisin Duffy

€40

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Top teams

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Some Like it Splash

€195

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St Vincent’s Ward

€160

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Songs, stones and sea dips

€55

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Patrice and Tara's Marilyn Fundraiser

€45

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Dermatology Dolls

€25

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Marilyn's Mater Paddle FAQs

I want to 'boop boop be do' it, but how?

Ready to become part of this iconic event? To get your name on the guest list:

Register for just €25. This will get you entry to the Paddle and the Marilyn Mixer after-party, as well as your Paddle Pack, complete with platinum Marilyn wig👱🏾‍♀️, retro red shades🕶️ and a special pin to make you the perfect Seaside Star.


All you need to bring is bring your own dress or swimsuit and your favourite shade of red lippy to really bring the look to life.

How do I fundraise?

When you register for Marilyn’s Mater Paddle, an Eventmaster fundraising page will automatically be set up for you. Just check your inbox, after you register, to get your page link. Log in to personalise your page and bring out your true diva – then share it with family, friends and colleagues! Don’t worry we’ll send you tips to help.

Get a team together!

There’s nothing like sharing a fund day out with friends. Why not create a team to take part – your own superstar cast! Simply choose ‘create a team’ when signing up and give it a snazzy name or you can join an existing team that your friends have created..

Supporting Women's Cancer Care Journey

This red-carpet affair isn’t just for the close-ups and the Tinseltown star quality (although it will be full of both!), it’s to make a real difference for all the women who come to the Mater Hospital in need of cancer care.


Our goal this year is to provide urgent funding where it’s needed most in our hospital so we can speed up cancer diagnosis, enhance treatments and provide world-class care to the women from all over Ireland who come through our doors.


It’s vital the Mater has the equipment, supports, facilities, and the research capabilities to save lives – that’s where the funds you raise make such a difference for patients.

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Don't miss out! Join us on Sunday 24th May 2026.

Embrace you inner Hollywood icon and make a splash to support Women’s Cancer Care at the Mater.