Special birthday and anniversary celebration raises £3,300
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland received £2,300 with the remaining £1,000 donated to Cancer Research UK.
A LOCAL family has expressed its heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and the wider community for the tremendous generosity and support shown following a special family celebration.
Cecil and Emily Darragh, from Urney, gathered recently to celebrate Mr Darragh's milestone 90th birthday and the couple's 60th wedding anniversary, marking two remarkable occasions surrounded by family and close friends.
The celebrations also provided an opportunity to raise funds for two important charities, with an outstanding total of £3,300 donated thanks to the generosity of those who attended.
Air Ambulance Northern Ireland received £2,300 with the remaining £1,000 donated to Cancer Research UK.
The family would like to sincerely thank their close friends and family for their kindness, generosity and support in helping to raise such a wonderful amount for two very worthwhile causes.
Sadly, two days after the presentation of the proceeds, Mrs Darragh, who was a familiar and much-loved face in the local community, passed away peacefully at her home on October 2.