A fundraising initiative has been set up online for a Monaghan man who died in Perth, Australia. Father-of-two Ciaran Carragher from Croghan, Castleblayney died on Saturday, June 15th. Paying tribute to their former player, Cremartin GFC have organised a GoFundMe page to support the family of Mr Carragher as they prepare to travel to Australia for his funeral. Almost €34,000 has been raised so far with communities from across Co Monaghan and further afield offering their support and condolences to the Carragher family at this time.
In a statement posted online, Cremartin Shamrocks GAA stated; "Our former player, Ciaran Carragher died in Perth, Australia on Saturday 15th June 2024. As a club and community we offer our thoughts, prayers and support to Ciaran’s entire family here in Ireland and in Australia. As a practical expression of this, following requests from several people in our community this GoFundMe page is set up to support the family as they prepare to travel to Australia to celebrate Ciaran’s funeral." Monaghan GAA also paid tribute stating; "Monaghan GAA extends sincerest condolences to the Carragher Family and Cremartin Shamrocks GAA at this very sad and difficult time. At times like this the extended GAA community rallies together and we urge all Gaels to donate whatever you can to support and assist the Carragher Family."
