A fundraiser is underway to support a Trentagh man who lost everything in a house fire, including his beloved dog.
Eddie McDaid’s home in Carrick, Trentagh was gutted by a fire on Tuesday night.
Eddie managed to escape the fire but the flames claimed his beloved dog, Glen.
The local community has been rallying around Eddie in his hour of need, and an online fundraiser is underway to help get him back on his feet.
Harley’s Bar has also changed the beneficiary of the 4th May Trentagh Tractor Run to help Eddie rebuild a home. The pub confirmed that another event will take place for the event’s original beneficiary, The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital.
After the fire, Eddie was left with nothing but the clothes on his back.
Neighbour Lucinda Neely, who set up the GoFundMe fundraiser, said: “Eddie has always been a kind and supportive member of our community and now it’s our turn to support him. He’s lost not only his home, but years of memories and the comforting companionship of Glen.
“We are raising funds to help Eddie get back on his feet, whether it’s finding a new place to stay, replacing essential items or simply giving him the space to breathe and begin rebuilding.”
Click here to visit the GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-eddie-after-tragic-fire-loss-of-dog-glen
