Mayo GAA star pledges support to Western Care fundraiser

MAYO GAA star Patrick Durcan has pledged his support to the biggest fundraising event of the Year by the Castlebar Voluntary Branch of Western Care.

He has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the 20th Valentine’s Candlelight Ball which is taking place in Breaffy House Hotel and Spa Resort on Saturday, February 15 .

The Castlebar Mitchels player has a close association with Western Care and is looking forward to addressing attendees at the ball.

He said: “Western Care Association is an organisation that is close to my heart.

"My brother Gary receives services from Western Care and our family have experienced first-hand the extraordinary work that is carried out by the staff who support Gary.

"This fundraiser is vital for raising much-needed funds which bring untold benefits to adults and children with learning difficulties right across County Mayo.

"I’d like to congratulate the organisers on keeping this alive for 20 years and I’m looking forward to joining you on the night.”  

Welcoming the announcement, chairperson of the Castlebar Voluntary Branch of Western Care, Dara Dunne said he was delighted that someone with such a high profile and strong link to Western Care as Paddy Durcan has, would be attending and speaking at this year’s 20th annual ball.