Daniel O’Donnell to lead charity concert in memory of little boy Eoin Arnold

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Daniel O'Donnell is lending his voice to a very worthy cause, as he is among stars leading a charity concert in memory of Eoin Arnold.

The brave boy sadly passed away in April 2024, just two weeks before his second birthday, after a diagnosis of a malignant rhabdoid tumour in his liver, reports Donegal Live.

The beautiful little boy will be remembered at the concert, which is in aid of Donegal Hospice, Oscar Kidsclub, Little Blue Heroes, Irish Cancer Society and Irish Fund for Children.

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The concert will take place on the 20th of December 2024 in the Blue Haven Kilcar in Eoin's honour, and tickets are priced at €40.

Tickets are available from Mace, Dungloe; Costcutters, Glenties; Frosses Coffee Well; Cassidy’s, Inver; Sweetnews, Killybegs.

Daniel will be among a number of performers including Conor O’Donnell, Grainne Gavigan, Gerry Guthrie and Naomi and Cian Carr.

The little boy passed away peacefully at his home, and is remembered by his parents Orla and Paul, and his beloved brother Jamie.

Eoin’s obituary notice described him as a "brave, beautiful little boy."

It continued, "Eoin was surrounded, as he has been throughout his illness, by the love, care and devotion of his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, the prayers and goodwill of the communities and by his nurses.”

Eoin was made an honorary Garda as part of an initiative by charity Little Blue Heroes.

Paying tribute at the time, An Garda Síochána Donegal said, “Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our Honorary Garda Eoin Arnold (HG 474) from Inver.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Paul and Orla, his big brother Jamie and his extended family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

“Our little colleague, our good friend and our hero forever. Rest in peace Eoin. Rest with the angels.”

Donations can also be made on the memorial page for Eoin. All funds raised will go to the chosen charities - find the memorial page HERE.