Vicky Phelan donated €30k to local cancer support group

A photo of Vicky Phelan and a book of condolence in front of the alter at the memorial celebration at the Church of the Assumption, Mooncoin, Kilkenny. Picture: Dan Linehan

Vicky Phelan donated €30,000 to a cancer support group in her native Mooncoin in Co Kilkenny to provide support to locals during their darkest times, it has been revealed.

Details of the donation emerged after a memorial celebration in the CervicalCheck campaigner's honour heard her described as "the best president Ireland never had".