The Jessop family narrowly escaped injury or worse when their home in Rochfortbridge went up in flames.
Just under €7,000 has been raised for a Westmeath family who lost their home in a fire.
On Saturday the 11th of January, the Jessop family in Rochfortbridge saw their sitting room catch fire, destroying the room and causing smoke damage to the rest of the house.
The family of five, including three boys aged four, six and eight, are currently staying with relatives and looking for alternative accommodation.
The Go Fund Me is aiming to raise €9,000 for the family.
Grainne Jessop was home at the time with her three sons, she says they didn't have time to grab any belongings:
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Ms Jessop is urging people to check their insurance plans after her family's home went on fire.
The entire building has been damaged by smoke, however their insurance premium will not cover the cost of renovations.
Ms Jessop says she and her family have been left distraught:
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