In pictures: Huge crowd for concert in Crolly to raise funds for Derrybeg Church

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Huge crowds flocked to Teach Phaidí Óig in Crolly on Saturday night for Oíche Tairbhí, a fundraising night in aid of St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg.

Musical stars Daniel O’Donnell, Moya Brennan and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh took to the stage to help in the efforts to rebuild the Derrybeg church, which was gutted by a devastating fire on Easter Monday.

Altan’s Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Moya Brennan from Clannad and country favourite Daniel O’Donnell drew a massive attendance to the marquee. 

A host of local artists also took part with all donations going directly toward the restoration of the church.

The local community has rallied around after the blaze took hold of the iconic building.

An online GoFundMe page has collected over €109,000 and before Saturday night’s concern almost €130,000 was already secured.

“Every voice, every hand, every note of music brings us closer to seeing our chapel rise once again,” the concert organisers said.

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“This chapel gave us so much. Now it’s our turn to give back.”