Late swimmer’s charities see donations increase

The two charities Páraic Casey was raising funds for by swimming the English Channel for have seen donations swell by thousands of euro in the aftermath of his death.

Since a heart attack claimed the Corkman’s life just 1km away from Calais in France, crowds of well-wishers have felt compelled to donate to Marymount Hospice and St Vincent de Paul.

Donations have surged to over €5,600 — smashing Páraic’s donation target of €1,000.