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Limerick named one of the most generous counties in Ireland on GoFundMe
Limerick named as one of the most generous counties in Ireland on GoFundMe. Carol Liston O’Connor is pictured above with her family.
For the sixth consecutive year, Ireland has been crowned the most generous country in the world and Limerick is one of the country’s most generous counties on GoFundMe
17th December 2024: In 2024, Limerick stood out as one of Ireland’s most generous counties on GoFundMe, coming second to Galway and contributing significantly to the nearly €50 million raised nationwide.
This remarkable generosity supported a wide array of causes, from rebuilding homes after devastating fires to funding critical medical treatments for children. In addition, Ireland has been crowned the most generous country in the world, according to GoFundMe’s official 2024 Year in Help Report.
The Treaty City joined Cork and Waterford in representing Munster as the most generous province in Ireland. Limerick’s fundraising campaigns touched countless lives, supporting everything from urgent medical treatments to family relief efforts.
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Some of the standout Limerick campaigns in 2024 included Help Carol Liston O’Connor Fight MND; this campaign helped Carol and her family navigate the financial burdens of motor neuron disease, you can donate here.
Help Kevin’s Care Costs provided critical care for Kevin, with donors coming together to support his recovery, you can view the fundraiser here
Help the Walsh Family, Glenbrohane, Co. Limerick; In the face of adversity this campaign showed the strength of local community support, you can donate here
Help Noah Twomey (Aged 7) Fight Leukaemia; this campaign helped young Noah access the treatments he desperately needed, you can donate here.
In Memory of Willie O’Brien, a one-off 7’s hurling and camogie adult tournament organized in memory of Willie O’Brien, who tragically passed away from SADS in 2006 at the age of 27, you can view the fundraiser here.
Limerick was beaten to the top spot by Galway and Cork, Waterford, and Dublin made up the three remaining top 5 places.
Speaking on Ireland’s continued global leadership in generosity, GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan said, “The Irish people’s incredible kindness and willingness to help others, even during challenging times, continues to inspire. Whether donating €5 or €500, every act of generosity creates a ripple effect of hope and change. This year’s inspiring fundraisers are a testament to the Irish spirit – resilient, compassionate, and unwavering in its support of those in need.”
The crowdfunding platform revealed that almost €50 million was raised for countless life-changing causes across Ireland this year. From charity funding to supporting families in crisis, the nation’s spirit of giving has never been more evident.
In 2024, more than 15,000 fundraisers were launched across Ireland, with more than 850,000 donations. Globally, an average of two donations were made every second.
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