by Louise Doyle INSPIRED by Charlie Bird’s climb of Croagh Patrick as he battles Motor Neurone Disease (MND), an Arranmore pensioner is preparing to take on a New Year challenge to raise money for those with the condition. Paddy Conaghan captured the hearts of everyone at home and around the world when the 82-year-old took on […]
‘Man of the Year’ honour after Paddy’s ‘ducking and driving’
AN 82-year-old Arranmore man who has been ‘ducking and driving’ around Ireland to raise money for important causes has been named ‘Man of the Year’ by World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) 2022. Paddy Conaghan has been honoured with first place (Gold) having swam around Ireland, raising almost €110,000, for Burtonport counselling services, Gemma’s Legacy of Hope. Paddy […]
Great turnout for Gemma’s Legacy of Hope dip
THERE was a great turnout for the first face-to-face annual New Year’s dip in aid of Gemma’s Legacy of Hope on Sunday. Swimmers braved the cold water at the Keadue Blockyard at 1pm to raise funds for the community counselling service which covers the Rosses and Fintown areas. The organisers thanked everyone who took part […]