A family on the outskirts of Ashbourne have been ” totally devasted” this week when their home was destroyed in a house fire on Monday night. Local councillor Independent Joe Bonner has appealed for support. He issued the following statement to raise funds. Cllr Bonner said that it will take thousands to restore the house from the damage caused. 

Please help a local Ashbourne family rebuild their home after a devastating house fire. A local Ashbourne family has been left devastated following a house fire that destroyed their home and many of their personal belongings. Sadly, the family did not have insurance cover and are now facing the overwhelming challenge of rebuilding their lives, replacing essential items, and finding stability after this heartbreaking event. The family are well known in the Ashbourne community.

With the family’s full permission, this fundraiser has been set up to give our community an opportunity to come together and support them during this extremely difficult time. The family are the sole beneficiaries of this fundraiser. All donations will be paid directly to them. The money raised will go towards urgent and essential works, replacing necessary items, and supporting them as they begin the difficult process of recovering from this loss. Any donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference. Sharing this fundraiser with others would also be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any support you give to this Ashbourne family at this difficult time.

Pictures of the extensive damage caused by the fire.

The GoFundMe page has been set up;  https://gofund.me9d034a9