Children’s cancer charity, Cancer Fund for Children has recruited a Connacht based regional fundraiser to join their team.

Mary McHugh Murphy, who is from Claremorris and now lives with her family in Kilmaine takes on the role of Connacht Regional Fundraiser for the charity. 

She will support the local community, schools and businesses, helping them to raise funds for Daisy Lodge, a new therapeutic short break centre for children diagnosed with cancer and their families.

 Cancer Fund for Children has planning permission for the therapeutic centre which is to be built on the shores of Lough Corrib, near the village of Cong.

Mary has been giving more details about her new role to Midwest Radio's Alannah Nolan...