Fundraising walk raises more than £3,200 in memory of Eileen Watters.

A memorial walk in Derrygonnelly on December 6 raised £3,219.25 and €46.47 for Cancer Connect’s Devenish Dragons in memory of Eileen Watters.

Eileen Watters, formerly of Sillees Grove in Derrygonnelly, died in July 2025 and was remembered by her local community. On Saturday, December 6, a large crowd took part in a special memorial walk organised in her name. The funds raised were presented to Cancer Connect and directed to its Devenish Dragons programme. Cancer Connect publicly thanked Ms Watters' family and the Derrygonnelly community for organising the event and for the support shown. Key details: - The amount presented from the fundraiser was £3,219.25 and €46.47, as announced by Cancer Connect. - The event was a memorial walk held on Saturday, December 6, with broad local participation. - Proceeds were given to Cancer Connect NI’s Devenish Dragons initiative. - Eileen Watters was described as an active member of the Derrygonnelly community and an avid walker; she passed away in July 2025. - The Devenish Dragons programme launched in July 2023, paddles on Lough Erne, and was inspired by other dragon boat groups such as the Donegal Dragons and the Lagan Dragons. Summary: The fundraiser provided £3,219.25 and €46.47 to Cancer Connect’s Devenish Dragons and was publicly acknowledged by the charity. The walk served as a community event to remember Ms Watters and reflect her interest in walking. Undetermined at this time.