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A Father Who Lost His Daughter In A Drowning Accident Is On A Fundraising Journey

Laura Dempsey (15) died while on holiday in Crete back in 2017. Her father is now kayaking around...

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13.55 21 Jun 2021


A Father Who Lost His Daughter In A Drowning Accident Is On A Fundraising Journey


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13.55 21 Jun 2021


Laura Dempsey (15) died while on holiday in Crete back in 2017. Her father is now kayaking around Ireland to raise funds for Anam Cara a parental and sibling bereavement support group. John father of the late Laura joined us on the show this morning to talk about Laura and his fundraising journey.

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Anam Cara Charity Fundraising John Dempsey Laura Dempsey Newstalk Parental And Sibling Bereavement Support Group Pat Kenny The Pat Kenny Show

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