Fundraiser launched as Carlow community bids to raise funds for family who lost their home to fire

A local community in Carlow is rallying around a family who recently lost their home in a horrific house fire.

The Collier family were left devastated as they watched their family home in St Mullin's, become engulfed with flames in early November.

To make it worse, their house insurance had lapsed, and now a GoFundMe has been set up for them in a bid to help them rebuild.

"The fire may have started at the back of the house, but it wasn't long before the blaze made its way through every room, taking with it the memories, keepsakes and treasures the family had collected over the years," a statement from the GoFundMe reads.

"Geraldine and Don put everything they had into building the house back in 2001 with the idea that this would be their forever home.

"The Collier family now finds themselves in a situation where they are left without a home and little more than the clothes they had on their backs.

"As devastating as this loss is, they have since learned that the house insurance has lapsed. They're now left without recourse.

"Anyone who knows Don or Geraldine will be familiar with their caring, compassionate and generous nature. They are always first to reach out in tragedy and are known widely for their willingness to help others.

"Now it's our turn to show our support and get behind this family so they can begin to rebuild their lives."

If you'd like to lend your support to the Collier family and donate, CLICK HERE.