Concert in memory of musician raises more than €5,000 for Friends of Inishowen Hospice

 Presenting a cheque to Friends of Inishowen Hospice for €5,360, proceeds of  the Jam for Jimplaceholder image
Presenting a cheque to Friends of Inishowen Hospice for €5,360, proceeds of the Jam for Jim | Donegal Live

Moville man Jim Thompson, who lived in Carndonagh for many years, died in July 2024 following a battle with cancer

A concert in memory of a well-loved Inishowen musician of Inishowen Hospice has raised more than €5,000 for Friends of Inishowen Hospice.

Jam for Jim in memory of Jim Thompson, took place in the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa on May 9.

The Moville man, who lived in Carndonagh for many years, died in July 2024 following a battle with cancer.

Mr Thompson was a talented multi-instrumentalist and drummer who played in numerous rock bands across Inishowen over the decades.

He was also a member of the Carndonagh Brass Band, becoming the group’s resident trombone player and treasurer.The event, which raised a total of €5360, featured the Carndonagh Brass Band, Typhoon Generals, Purple Hill, Stormchaser, Rubbish, The Marty & Dave Band and DC4.

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