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Raphoe set to throw its ‘weight’ behind major fundraiser

written by Chris McNulty May 25, 2018
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Raphoe-based Garda Sergeant Jim Collins is hosting a major fundraiser tomorrow.

Sergeant Collins, who is an Irish and European champion and World silver medalists in weight lifting, is helping to stage a farmer-style strongman competition and fun day on Saturday.

The event takes place from 9.30-5.30 at the grounds of Raphoe Livestock Mart.

There are a total of nine categories and entries are open for men and women.

All monies raised are to be donated to two children from the local area: Kelsey Barnett, who has neuroblastoma; and Mikaela Breen, who has spina bifida.

All of the events are free, but donations are being taken on the day.

There will be a vintage tractor display and a vintage car display, while there will be trade stands and a funfair on site too.

Raphoe set to throw its ‘weight’ behind major fundraiser was last modified: May 25th, 2018 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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