Beef farmer Alan Gibbons has decided to raise funds for Beaumont Hospital after he suffered a brain injury last year on his farm in Co Roscommon.

A kick from a heifer, which caused him to fall backwards and hit his head off the concrete, left the 35-year-old fighting for his life and in a coma for 19 nights in Beaumont Hospital in September of 2024.

Just six weeks prior to the accident, Alan and his wife Shona Gibbons welcomed their first child.

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And for the next six weeks, Alan would be in hospital recovering from the freak incident.

Now, the couple has already raised over €17,000 for Beaumont Hospital’s neuro ICU and neurology services through an online raffle.

'Forever grateful'

"Our family is forever grateful to the incredible neurology team and staff at Richmond ICU at Beaumont Hospital, who cared for Alan during a critical time," Shona said.

There are 23 prizes on offer in the raffle and ticket prices are standing at €10 for a single ticket, €25 for three, €50 for eight or €100 for 20.

The top prize is a pedigree maiden Angus heifer or €4,000 in cash, sponsored by the Gibbons family. Tickets for Luke Combs at Slane Castle and bags of meal are among the list of prizes to be won.

To show your support, you can purchase your raffle tickets online here.

All proceeds go directly to Beaumont Hospital Foundation and specifically the neurology departments and the draw will take place on the weekend of the 19th of December.