'Killeagh has a population of 500. To raise €750,000 in 12 months is phenomenal'

The Irish Examiner has revisited some of the biggest GoFundMe campaigns from last year to see how the money is being spent, and the positive impact it is having

The Walsh family home was destroyed following the fire, and with a lapsed house insurance policy due to financial difficulties, the family is now homeless. Picture: Killeagh GAA Club

Ireland has garnered a reputation as being one of the world's most generous nations when it comes to donating to worthy causes.

For six straight years, this country has topped the donor league compiled by the online fundraising platform GoFundMe.