'The 3 Johnnies' turn trash into treasure with Re-Turn scheme fundraiser for CUH

To date, they have raised €2,000 for the hospital's fundraising arm, CUH Charity, and guaranteed the re-use of approximately 12,000 bottles and cans.

Cork University Hospital porters John Collins, left, with John Keenan, centre, and John Lenihan pushing their latest haul of used bottles and cans from the hospital as they continue their fundraising effort for CUH Charity. Picture: Brian Lougheed.

Three hospital porters at Cork University Hospital have raised thousands of euro for the hospital while also looking after the environment.

John Collins, John Lenihan, and John Keenan - dubbed The 3 Johnnies - noticed the number of empty bottles and cans that are left around the hospital campus and an idea sparked.