On Friday 2 August 2024, my good friend Patrick Reynolds died suddenly at his home in North London. I, along with his family and vast circle of friends, were left in utter shock and disbelief.

While still reeling at the loss of Patrick, his family had to turn their minds to his funeral, and importantly to organising his final return to his hometown of Irishtown, Dublin.

With the compassionate and experienced support of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, his family were able to get Patrick home to Irishtown in less than two weeks from his passing to say goodbye.

On behalf of Patrick's wife Corina, his two beautiful children Conor and Grace, his parents Patsy and Brian and siblings Martin, Debby and Colum, my husband Sean and I are arranging this fundraiser to raise money for The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust so that it can continue to do such meaningful work on behalf of Irish families that have lost loved ones living abroad.

If you haven't already done so, please can we ask you to donate in memory of Patrick.

Claire and Sean xxx