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Generous Jennie still making her ‘presents’ felt at 90!

written by Stephen Maguire August 21, 2017
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Two of Donegal’s favourite charities received a timely boost this week thanks to a wonderful donation from generous Raphoe woman Jennie McCarron who celebrated her 90th birthday recently.

The St. Eunan’s Terrace resident Jennie (nee Devenney) was born on 14th August 1927 and was delighted to have celebrated her 90th birthday in Friels of Raphoe, surrounded by family and friends.

But when Jennie asked for no presents, her guests kindly donated €1617.40 that she decided would immediately be donated to charity.

The two local charities to benefit from Jennie’s wonder generosity are Pieta House and the Donegal Hospice.

Some of Jennie’s great-grandchildren gathered during the week to hand over cheques for €808.70 to the well-loved charities, while Jennie’s family once again extended their sincere thanks to everyone who donated.

Great grandchildren of Jennie McCarron from Raphoe pictured presenting a cheque for €808.70 to Joan Kane and Dominck Gallagher of Pieta House. The money was raised through donations made at Jennie’s recent 90th birthday party.

Generous Jennie still making her ‘presents’ felt at 90! was last modified: August 23rd, 2017 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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