How the drive to help Féile has brought Garnish together

The appeal for little Féile O’Sullivan has raised over €727,000 so far and it has brought a community together.

Féile O’Sullivan from Allihies Co Cork lost both legs in a devastating farm accident. Picture courtesy of Garnish GAA

At the outset of the year, Garnish GAA club was on its knees. Two years shy of its centenary anniversary, what had been a beacon in Beara was crumbling.

With only 40 paid-up members, the furthest club from Croke Park on this island was living hand to mouth, relying on its diaspora as much as its local community.