CLARE musician Johnny O’Loughlin this week presented the proceeds of a CD he recorded to Cahercalla Hospice.

Johnny released ‘Iontas na Nollag’ prior to Christmas and donated the sales to Cahercalla in appreciation for the care his uncle in law, the late Kieran O‘Regan and his family received at the hospice.

Johnny said, “I really enjoy performing and recording. Family members and my violin teacher Claire Egan helped me with the tracks.

“I wanted to do something positive and I remembered the great care that my uncle-in-law Kieran O’Regan received in Cahercalla Hospice.

“I’m delighted with all the support from family and friends, including some in America! We’re planning some great collaborations for our next CD,” he promised.

Thanking Johnny for his valuable contribution, a spokesperson for Cahercalla Community Hospice said, “Everyone who comes through our doors is on a journey and they stay with us at various times along that journey.

“At times, it is when they are in need of pain relief, or need help with controlling the symptoms from their diagnosis or simply in need of a place of respite and therapeutic care.

“Whilst we do get some support with government funding, it unfortunately does not meet the full cost of providing this service.

“We rely completely on the tireless and valuable fundraising efforts from each volunteer and fundraiser.”