Glenties man Paul Dawson is set to travel to India later this year to receive treatment that will stop his secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis in its tracks.
Paul will be hosting a dinner dance, with some incredible auction lots (including Jim McGuinness’ Celtic kit, a trip to a Celtic game for two, and a huge beauty hamper), on the 29th of July at 7:30pm at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara.
This dinner dance will help Paul and his wife Julie fundraise the last €3,000 of the total €32,000 needed to make the trip East for the life-changing treatment.
This is Paul’s Donegal…
(1) What is your favourite place in Donegal and why?
The town of Glenties, when I’m in the town of Glenties I feel relaxed, happy, and very much at home.
(2) If you could change one thing about Donegal what would it be?
I would get rid of all the midges and send them to the moon!
(3) Who is the one person in Donegal that you look up to and why?
Frank Larkin for his unswerving attitude of fighting for the rights of the disabled in the county.
(4) Daniel O’Donnell or Packie Bonner?
Daniel O’Donnell.
(5) What has been Donegal’s proudest moment in recent years?
Winning The Sam McGuire Cup with Jim McGuinness’ wonderful team.
(6) What was Donegal’s saddest moment?
Everytime some young person dies on our roads I consider it the saddest moment until the next.
(7) What is your favourite Donegal-made product?
Silkie Donegal Irish whiskey.
(8) Who is Donegal’s greatest ambassador around the world and why?
Jim McGuinness, who is now playing his trade in China, also I can be on the phone to my Sky Service Provider in another country and as soon as I mention Glenties, Donegal they ask do I know Jim McGuinness.
(9) Who is Donegal’s most successful businessperson in your opinion?
David Harvey, Ontario Canada who has invested greatly in the West Donegal area and helped regenerate the heart of the community in many ways.
(10) Who is your favourite Donegal sportsperson of all time?
Shay Given.
(11) What is your favourite Donegal restaurant?
Kennedy’s Glenties, I really love sitting down with my family to their tapas selection in a wonderful chilled atmosphere.
(12) Donegal’s golden eagles or basking sharks?
Golden eagles.
(13) What is your favourite Donegal saying or expression?
“Acting the maggot”, reminds me of fond memories of my school days in Donegal.
(14) What is the biggest challenge facing the people of Donegal today?
Brexit and its implications on the business community and the wider Donegal area.
(15) What is your favourite Donegal food?
Filligan’s jam, great on a slice of warm toast.
(16) Is there anything that really annoys you about Donegal or its people?
Malicious gossip but thankfully I haven’t come across it too often myself.
(17) Do you have a favourite local band?
Red Alert, a young up-and-coming band for the future.
(18) What is your favourite journey in Donegal?
Travelling around the glen of Glenties, I find it beautiful, relaxing and it makes me smile.
(19) If you had a million euro to spend improving something in Donegal what would it be?
Infrastructure to cut down travel times and improve quality of life for rural communities.
(20) Is there anything about Donegal that you are very proud of?
I’m very proud of the fact that when our families visit they feel as at home as we do and people in the area make them feel welcome and are just so friendly.
Tickets to Paul’s fundraising dinner dance are just €50 and include a drinks reception and a mouth water five course meal and raffle! Keltic Kaos will be playing music on the night, and a silent auction will also be hosted. You can purchase tickets from The Nesbitt Arms Hotel or from Julie on 086 0744489.
To learn more about Paul and the dinner dance you can click here.
To keep up to date with Paul you can follow his Facebook page, Paul Dawson MS Fundraising.
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