Gallery: Donegal farmers raise fantastic €6,700 for Donegal Hospice

written by Staff Writer July 22, 2024

A massive crowd of farmers and their families gathered at the farm of Gareth and Dawn Porter in Castlefinn (pictured) for a social evening on Friday night. Over 400 people attended the event, which was hailed as a huge success.

Donegal IFA Chairman Joe Sweeney welcomed the attendees and spoke about the importance of farm safety, particularly as IFA’s National Farm Safety Week approaches.

The event also served as a fundraiser for Donegal Hospice, with prizes donated by local businesses being raffled off. A total of €6,700 was raised on the day.

“A huge thank you to all who attended and organised this hugely successful evening,” said a Donegal IFA spokesperson.

Clive Wasson was on hand to capture all the happenings:

Donegal IFA County Officers

Andrew McMenamin, Christien Friel, Orla Neely, Joe Sweeney and Lara Smith at the Donegal IFA BBQ & Social night in Castlefinn on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Girls enjoying their ice cream at the Donegal IFA BBQ & Social night in Castlefinn on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

The packed shed at the Donegal IFA BBQ & Social night in Castlefinn on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Children enjoying their ice cream at the Donegal IFA BBQ & Social night in Castlefinn on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

Neville Myles, Jack Blackburn, Pamela Blackburn and Frank Brady, Regional Chairman of Ulster/Nth Leinster at the Donegal IFA BBQ & Social night in Castlefinn on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson

L-R Adrian Gallagher – National IFA Sheep Chairman, Joe Sweeney – Donegal IFA Chair, Nevile Myles – Donegal Livestock Chair and Ethan Carvill – IFA Regional Executive. Photo Clive Wasson

Ruby Witherow, Emma Witherow, Jacqueline Witherow, Lisa Wauchope, Judith Porter and Paula Weir at the Donegal IFA BBQ & Social night in Castlefinn on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson