A fundraiser took place in the Seven Arches Bar in Laghey to mark what would have been the 80th  birthday of one of the village’s best known citizens, the late PJ Rooney. Llick on the arrows to see Philip Mulligan's photos: The event was held on Saturday evening, October 4 with proceeds going to the Patients’ Comfort Fund in  Donegal Community Hospital where PJ was cared for and where he passed away on January 10.  READ NEXT: In Pictures - Ballintra Races committee presents cheques to local charities PJ was very well-known in Laghey and in the wider south Donegal area as the founder of family business Laghey Waste, as well as being a big supporter and driving force of his local Naomh Brid GAA Club. This was reflected in the generosity of the business and farming community in donating auction lots and raffle prizes for the fundraising event. Top auction lots included a stay in New York, a rally experience, a home chef experience for up to 10 people with a number of food business vouchers also included, and many more travel, farming, shopping and other sought after items. The raffle too had much to entice, with numerous vouchers and hampers, a smart tv and more.  Those in attendance enjoyed music and dancing to Country Roads.placeholder image
A fundraiser took place in the Seven Arches Bar in Laghey to mark what would have been the 80th  birthday of one of the village’s best known citizens, the late PJ Rooney. Llick on the arrows to see Philip Mulligan's photos: The event was held on Saturday evening, October 4 with proceeds going to the Patients’ Comfort Fund in  Donegal Community Hospital where PJ was cared for and where he passed away on January 10.  READ NEXT: In Pictures - Ballintra Races committee presents cheques to local charities PJ was very well-known in Laghey and in the wider south Donegal area as the founder of family business Laghey Waste, as well as being a big supporter and driving force of his local Naomh Brid GAA Club. This was reflected in the generosity of the business and farming community in donating auction lots and raffle prizes for the fundraising event. Top auction lots included a stay in New York, a rally experience, a home chef experience for up to 10 people with a number of food business vouchers also included, and many more travel, farming, shopping and other sought after items. The raffle too had much to entice, with numerous vouchers and hampers, a smart tv and more.  Those in attendance enjoyed music and dancing to Country Roads.

In Pictures: PJ Rooney honoured at a great evening in Laghey for a worthy cause

By Philip Mulligan
Published 5th Oct 2025, 16:54 BST

The auction, raffle and concert was a fundraiser for Donegal Community Hospital Patients’ Comfort Fund

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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