A grandmother and her son will be making the jump!
A granny and her son, who are planning to skydive 10,000 feet in aid of Palestine, have smashed their fundraising goal.
Nenagh's Mary McDonnell and her son Mike will be jumping out of a plane at the Irish Parachute Club in Clonbollogue, Offaly.
Their Go Fund Me had a target of €10,000, but have already reached €12,000.
Ms. McDonnell says she was shocked when her son suggested what they should do to raise funds:
You can donate here.
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