Over €26,000 Raised To Help Elderly Westmeath Couple

Their house was seriously damaged in a fire on December 29th.

Over €26,000 has been raised to help an elderly Westmeath couple, whose home was destroyed by a fire. 

The incident occurred in Rathowen in the early hours of last Tuesday morning. 

90 year-old Pat Murray and his wife Attracta escaped unharmed, but lost all their belongings in the blaze. 

Since then, Rathowen Community Development has set up a GoFundMe page to help in the repair of their home, raising over €25,000 in the first three days.

Local man Cyrian Connaughton says now is a chance to give back to a couple who have contributed so much to the community over the years:

You can donate here.

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