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THE community of Lissycasey is holding a series of fundraisers to support a young local family faced with tragedy.
Louise Earle from Abhain Sleibh, Lissycasey, was left to raise four children under the age of seven following the tragic death of her husband Kevin.
The young mother is also battling breast cancer and dealing with the fall-out of the treatment, as she cares for her little children Caitlin, Thomas, Jack and George.
The local community is now rallying around to help the family as they face a very difficult time.
A committee representing the various community organisations in the Lissycasey parish has been set up to give some financial assistance to the family to help them through the dif- ficult coming months.
The fundraising will begin with a door-to-door envelope collection during the week for anyone who wishes to contribute.
“We understand that the recession has affected everybody but we know from experience that people’s hearts are in the right place and this recent tragedy has certainly touched the hearts of all,” said Linda Eustace, a member of the committee.
“All contributions, however small, would be gratefully accepted,” she added.
Members of the committee began calling to homes in Lissycasey last evening (Monday) and will return by the end of the week to collect the envelopes. The committee will also be organising more fundraisers in the coming weeks.
For more information, contact local county councillor PJ Kelly or Linda Eustace.