THE annual charity Country Music Show was held in Dunlewey on Bank Holiday Monday drawing big crowds who enjoyed another brilliant day of entertainment.
The line-up of singers included Clann Mhic Ruairí from Ranafast, John Cannon and his daughter Diane, Shaunie Crampsey, Conor O’Donnell, Daniel O’Donnell and his sister, Margo.
This is the sixth year for this fundraiser to take place and the proceeds will go to the Donegal Hospice, Donegal Cancer Flights and Services and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Enjoying the Dunlewey Fundraising Concert on Monday. Photos: Tommy Curran
The main organiser of the event is Dunlewey businessman Kieran Roarty who along with his wife, Kathleen organised the first fundraiser in aid of the Donegal Hospice in memory of Kathleen’s mum, Máire McFadden.
They have managed to raise €140,000 for charity to date and Kieran thanked all the singers who turn up each year and perform for free.
Kieran said Moya Brennan also performed each year and despite her declining health she sang at last year’s fundraiser.
As a mark of appreciation he commissioned a beautiful framed crafted copper harp which was made by the Gaoth Dobhair based Donegal Copper Craft and presented to Moya’s family at the charity event.
Nóra O’Donnell with her daughters Eileen, Noreen and her son-in-law, Pat McCafferty.
Margo pictured with Fiah and her sister, Aoibhe.
Daniel O’Donnell pictured with a section of the big crowd in attendance at the fundraiser in Dunlewey on Monday.
Bríd Cannon, with her mum Rose and Ann McDermott.
Volunteers Mary McFadden and James Rodgers.
James and Ciara Elliott with Sophie Risely at the concert.
Mary McCann, Jane Lister and Amanda McCormick
Margo O’Donnell pictured with Nancy Sharkey, Ann Ferry Gormley and Kathleen O’Mahoney.
Organiser Kieran Roarty pictured with Colin and Eithne Bell of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Margo O’Donnell presenting a framed copper crafted harp on behalf of the Roarty family to the family of the late Moya Brennan who supported the charity County Music Show each year. Photos: Tommy Curran