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Sean McPolin

Four orphaned sons raise enough cash to buy home after both parents die of cancer

More than £320,000 has been raised for four siblings from Ireland whose mother and father died of cancer within months of each other.

After Padraig and Elaine Clifford, from Co. Kerry, passed away a fundraising campaign was set up for their four boys, who age from five to 21.

Paidraig, 46, died in January, just five months after his wife Elaine died from the same illness just one day before her 41st birthday.

The pair left behind sons Patrick, 21, Jack, 14, Andrew, eight, and Conor, five.

Following the tragedy the family's community of Milltown was rocked after the well-known couple passed way.

With the help of members of the public and donations, the young orphans hoped to purchase their rented family home in the town in an attempt to "secure their future".

An update on the fundraising page at the weekend explained the campaign had smashed its €80,000 target and raised a huge €380,165.

Mary Hayes, who organised the GoFundMe page, said: "The Clifford boy's aunt Mary Hayes and their grandfather James Clifford launched a GoFundMe page on April 27 to raise funds to allow the boys purchase their rented home in Milltown.

"This house has treasured memories of their parents, Padraig and Elaine, who both passed away from cancer within five months of each other.

"They are humbled and sincerely grateful for the phenomenal generosity their fundraiser has received.

"In the space of a month, the GoFundMe page has raised €379,085 euros with donations from all over the world.

"It has surpassed all expectations and it is hard to put into words how grateful the Clifford family are.

"The last few months have been extremely difficult for the Clifford boys and they could not have coped without the huge support of their extended family, friends and neighbours.

"They want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their comfort, support, kindness and generosity.

"The monies raised has been put in a trust fund for the boys, it will allow Patrick, Jack, Andrew and Conor purchase their home in Milltown and help with future living and educational costs.

"Thank you all sincerely for your generosity and kindness, it will never be forgotten."

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