Launch of Emma Lacey Trust in Clonmel revives Fleadh Cheoil spirit

By Nationalist Reporter
Published 14th Aug 2018, 18:32 GMT
Updated 8th Sep 2018, 13:42 GMT
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The launch of the Emma Lacey Trust on the August Bank Holiday Monday brought back happy memories of the Fleadh Cheoil in Clonmel as Lonergans was thronged all day and night for the event.

Up to 180 musicians, singers and dancers kept the huge crowds entertained outside Lonergans and on two stages inside.

The Emma Lacey Trust was launched by the Mayor of Clonmel Cllr.Richie Molloy.

The event was hosted by May and all the hard working team at Lonergans combined with the members of the Emma Lacey Trust to make it a most memorable day for all who attended.placeholder image
The event was hosted by May and all the hard working team at Lonergans combined with the members of the Emma Lacey Trust to make it a most memorable day for all who attended.
The Trust was set up to support the 23-year-old Clonmel woman's battle against debilitating spinal diseases.After six years of multiple spinal surgeries Emma now faces brain surgery and further spinal surgery.placeholder image
The Trust was set up to support the 23-year-old Clonmel woman's battle against debilitating spinal diseases.After six years of multiple spinal surgeries Emma now faces brain surgery and further spinal surgery.
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Donations can be made to The Emma Lacey Trust at Clonmel Credit Union and though GoFundMe HERE

READ MORE: Fund set up to aid brave Clonmel woman Emma Lacey who is battling rate brain and spinal conditions

The Moyle Rovers GAA club are also donating the proceeds of the sale of tickets this week for their Joker Draw on Sunday 19th August  to The Emma Lacey Trust.An €8,000 jackpot is on offer.

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