Offaly minor hurlers launch fundraiser in aid of Michael Dennedy

The Offaly minor hurling team has set up a fundraiser to show their support for Michael Dennedy from Kinnitty who lost his leg last year following a farm accident.

Michael has faced an unimaginable challenge following the accident involving a tractor. He is an active teenager who loves his sports and simply being outdoors and is determined to regain his independence and live life to the full. Last month, he commenced his inpatient rehabilitation journey at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

Tickets for the fundraiser are on sale from any team member for €5 per line. The prizes include two All-Ireland hurling final tickets, a four ball game of golf in Mount Juliet, an Offaly jersey and €50 cash.

The team was delighted to meet up with Michael at their training session on Tuesday last. Michael had the opportunity to meet Offaly senior hurler Adam Screeney and the Offaly senior hurling manager Johnny Kelly.

A support group, 'Doing it for Dennedy' was set up in 2023 to help Michael and to organise fundraisers to enable him to access the health care, rehabilitation and future prosthetic technology he needs to regain his mobility and confidence.

For more information see the 'We're Doing it for Dennedy' Facebook page.

To donate to the fundraiser search for 'We're Doing it for Dennedy' on fundrazr.com.