County Kilkenny community rallying around local family hit by fire

A fundraising campaign to help a Kilkenny family hit by fire over the weekend has so far generated €40,000.

The Inistioge community’s rallying around local contractor Dermot Prendergast and his son John who recently set up a mechanic business on their farm.

A blaze broke out there on Friday night into Saturday morning – Gardaí and fire crews attended.

No injuries were reported, however there was loss of and damage to machinery, tools and sheds on the property.

Already, almost 200 people have responded to the plea for funds – you can add to that here.

James Murphy from the area has been telling The KCLR Daily more;