Sporting public raise over ¼m for fund

Colm O’Connor

A fundraising appeal at Leopardstown Racecourse realised E100,000 while provincial football competitions along with rugby and golf also raised money. The figure is expected to grow substantially over the next week, according to GOAL, one of the aid agencies to benefit.

“The response of the Irish sporting public has been amazing,” Lisa O’Shea of GOAL said yesterday.