Main pic: Creeslough Curate, Fr John Joe Duffy, reads out the name of the lucky winner to MC, Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan.
A London-based Donegal man’s tractor raffle has managed to raise more than €40,000 for emergency services who assisted during the Creeslough tragedy.
Originally from Carrigart, kind-hearted Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan is known to many for his wonderful photography of the Donegal and Irish community both here and across the water.
The classy Massey 135 which was raffled for Creeslough.
He is also famous for his charitable deeds and managed to source a stunning vintage Massey Ferguson 135 which he used to honour those who worked tirelessly during the tragedy of October 7th, 2022.
The Creeslough Tractor Draw took place in Tiffty’s Tavern, Greenford, London, on Sunday night and the lucky winner was Buncrana native, James Donegan. Indeed, James arrived to work in the city a few weeks ago and only purchased his ticket on the morning of the draw.
Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan (front centre) with members of Mevagh Fire Service and Fr John Joe Duffy.
Speaking to Donegal Daily this afternoon, Brendan confirmed the raffle had raised a whopping €40,000 (and counting) for the voluntary services Mevagh Fire Service, Critical Emergency Medical, SARDA and K9 Search and Rescue. Any additional money raised, he added, will go to the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance charity.
“Sincere thanks to all who supported this fund-raiser in any way, your contribution is greatly appreciated by all four of the beneficiary voluntary services,” Brendan said.
Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan (back row, second from right) with friends at the Creeslough Tractor Draw.
The ticket was drawn by none other than Fr John-Joe Duffy, and members of the Mevagh Fire Service were in attendance, along with the sponsors of the tractor. The presentation of the Massey, and monies raised, will take place in Donegal over the Christmas and New Year period.
Some of the ladies who helped out at the Creeslough Tractor Draw. Pic: Brendan ‘Tiny’ Vaughan.