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TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN pouring in for RTÉ sports reporter Colm Murray who passed away at the age of 61 on Monday.
The Westmeath native had been battling with motor neurone disease for the past three years.
To help raise awareness of the debilitative disease, Murray took part in many fund-raising opportunities by the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA).
“Colm was a great advocate for the MND community and created enormous awareness around this devastating condition. His courageous battle gave strength to others living with Motor Neurone Disease,” said Aisling Farrell, CEO IMNDA
MND is a progressive neurological condition that leaves people unable to do the everyday things that the rest of us take for granted. Walking, talking and swallowing may become virtually impossible. MND strikes people of all ages and there is no cure.
There are over 300 people with MND in Ireland.
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An absolute gentleman and brilliant sports journalist. R.I.P.
Rest in peace, Colm. A great Irishman.
Seen the tv show about his condition and the impact on life and how he dealt with things day to day. He was great on tv and by all accounts great in everyday life. Best of luck in your knew adventures in heaven.
R.I.P to one of the best.
“East Meath cycle tour 2013″ on August 18th in aid of IMND, find us on Facebook and sign up for this event or support this cause; (passing Boyne, Newgrange, Tara etc etc) May he rest in Peace…
Simon
You obviously have not been affected by this. My brother (26) has m n d the last 9 years.
The association has provided 9years of emotional, financial, medical support and equipment.
Without their outstanding support we would have not have got through this time .The people who work for them work tirelessly in this economic time to still provide all they can.
I suggest you take a trip to their office or even our house to see their work in action before you judge so quickly
The Kelly family .
What does MNDA actually do? Another marvelous charity of whom it’s well paid employees seem to be the biggest beneficiaries?
This is pretty unfair. The MNDA funds both nursing care and respite grants to people with MND. They are a primary source of support, information and counselling. They also support research, and it may surprise you that Ireland, particularly through the work of Prof Orla Hardiman and colleagues, is a world leader in MND research.
As someone whose Mother passed away from MND earlier this year I can assure you that the IMNDA were a huge support providing medical advice, care and a large amount of very expensive equipment to ensure she was as comfortable as possible. RIP Colm and a huge thanks to the IMNDA
Looks like I stand corrected.
Simon
You obviously have not been affected by this. My brother (26) has m n d the last 9 years.
The association has provided 9years of emotional, financial, medical support and equipment.
Without their outstanding support we would have not have got through this time .The people who work for them work tirelessly in this economic time to still provide all they can.
I suggest you take a trip to their office or even our house to see their work in action before you judge so quickly
The Kelly family .
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