Rónán Mac Aodh Bhuí’s fundraising campaign surpasses goal

A fundraiser to help well-known radio presenter Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí get vital cancer treatment abroad has surpassed €120,000 in less than one week.

The Gaoth Dobhair man who was diagnosed with cancer four years ago has had 2 major surgeries and around 40 bouts of chemotherapy but is now at a stage where a cure or surgery is not an option, in Ireland.

The fund at 11am this morning, Wednesday, February 22, reached over €127,000.

Over the past week, people from across the country have come together to show their support for the broadcaster who has achieved so much for Irish culture and language.

He is currently receiving treatment at a clinic in Spain, and is organising other suitable treatments at clinics abroad. The cost of these treatments are expensive. The fund was established with a €120,000 goal in mind, however, friends are eager to raise €180,000 for his treatment.

The popular broadcaster has been to the fore in promoting the Irish language and supporting bands that are affiliated with the Irish language and culture.

He was the first broadcaster to play CEARTA by Kneecap. They took to social media to say: "A very good friend of ours, Rónán Mac Aodh Bhuí is sick and we are helping to raise funds for him. He always believed in us, regardless ... He wanted to play CEARTA on his show on RnaG, which subsequently got the song banned which gave us publicity we could never dream of.

“He believed strongly in the survival of our language and the need for contemporary Irish language music. It was Rónán who gave us our first gig in Gaoth Dobhair, a gig that would really cement the rest of our musical journey."

Support Ronán Mac Aodh Bhuí in his ongoing battle against cancer

Tá Fathach i measc na nGael, Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí, ag iarraidh leigheas a aimsiú

If you would like to organise a fundraising event, or if any musicians/artists would like to perform at an event for Rónán, please contact the administrator on the gofundme page here.