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06 Sept 2025

Longford fundraiser for Finn in Ballinamuck

Special fundraiser for three-year-old boy

Longford fundraiser for Finn in Ballinamuck

The community of Ballinamuck is coming together on Sunday, May 5 for a special fundraiser for a three-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a brain tumour last November.


Son of Melissa Donlon and Colin O'Reilly, brave Finn has undergone chemotherapy and he is currently receiving excellent care and treatment at Crumlin’s Children Hospital Dublin and Cavan General Hospital.


Finn will have to travel to either Manchester or Germany for Proton Therapy.

At 1pm there will be a 6km walk/run in the local area, registration from 12 noon in the ‘98 Memorial Hall and entry fee is adult €10, child €5 and family €30. Then that evening in Dillon’s Bar, Colm Mulligan is providing the entertainment, admission optional.
All support will be much appreciated by Finn’s family.


Please follow Finn’s fundraiser Facebook page to get more details on route for the walk/run.

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