*Jim McInerney, Ger Rodgers and Noel Moloney. Photograph: Ruth Griffin
HUGE CROWDS travelled to Whitegate for a fundraiser in memory of the late Michael Hynes on Sunday which has so far raised over €15,000.
Four teams took part in two hurling matches from 4pm on Sunday in Whitegate with Mikey’s past teammates from Whitegate, Scariff Community College, Clare and the Univeristy of Limerick lining out.
Along with the hurling which was an ode to the great love in Mikey’s life, funds were also collected for Limerick Suicide Watch. As of Wednesday morning, €15,640 has been raised with donations still being accepted.
A spokesperson for Whitegate GAA club paid tribute to all those who “contributed in any small or big way in making this fundraiser such a successful event. The monies raised will all go directly to Limerick Suicide Watch who are a group of volunteers who do fantastic work patrolling the bridges and riversides of Limerick City.
“The fundraiser was in memory of Mikey Hynes and the amount of players and supporters who attended the event is testament to the man he was and how he touched so many people in his short time with us”.
