GoFundMe launched for family of Louth man killed in Cavan crash

A GoFundMe appeal has been established in recent days to support the family of David McBride of Station Road, Drumleck, Castlebellingham, Co Louth, following a tragic accident in Cavan earlier this week.

The fundraiser was set up by friends and loved ones in the hope of easing some of the financial burden now facing David’s family, particularly in helping to cover funeral expenses during this difficult time. 

David is described as a devoted husband to his wife Paula and a loving father to their six young sons — Conor, Danny, Oisín, Felím, Culín and Dathí — who idolised him. 

The GoFundMe post reads:

“We are hoping to raise funds after the tragic accident that took the life of our dear friend, son, husband and father David, David was husband to his beautiful wife Paula and daddy to his 6 amazing little boys who idolised him, as you can imagine the grief is overwhelming for all concerned, we hope to lessen the burden by attempting to cover David's funeral costs with this go fund me, please donate whatever you can it will be appreciated.”

David sadly lost his life following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on Monday morning, 2nd February in Shercock, Co Cavan. Shortly before 7.30am.

So far the appeal has raised €4,733 with a target of €10,000. The GoFundMe page can be accessed here.

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David will repose in the Eternity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Dundalk (A91 KW52, entrance on Castletown Road) on Thursday, February 5th from 3pm-8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 6th in St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock (A91 DD56) at 1pm. Private cremation will follow.