His brother set up the fund in aid of Water Safety Ireland and Limerick Marine search.
The brother of an Offaly man who drowned in Limerick in June is asking the public to support his water safety fundraiser.
20-year-old Gavin Buckley set up the fund in aid of Water Safety Ireland and Limerick Marine Search, who attempted to rescue his brother Aaron when he got into difficulty while swimming.
He initially had a target of €500 but to date its raised more than double that - €1350.
On average 133 people lose their lives as a result of water related incidents each year.
HIQA Finds Westmeath Nursing Home Compliant Across Key Areas
Trump To Lift US Tariff On Irish Whiskey After Talks With Shane Lowry
Lowry Breaks Title Drought With Magnificent Irish Open Victory
Michael O’Leary Rejects Rape Comment Criticism And Refuses To Apologise
Gardaí Investigating Graffiti Damage To Three Buildings In Laois
Irish Business Leaders Unite With Rory Best For 378km Charity Challenge
Midlands MEP To Host Youth Policy Dialogue On Future Of Farming
SETU Launches Collaboration With The All Ireland Institute Of Hospice And Palliative Care