Fundraising for 1937 tragedy memorial in Kirkintilloch

A fundraising campaign has been launched in Co Mayo to help raise money for a 90th‑anniversary memorial that will honour ten Irish boys who lost their lives in a fire in Kirkintilloch, Scotland, back in 1937. The event is being organised by members of the local community and the funds are being collected through a JustGiving page set up specifically for this purpose.

The memorial aims to commemorate the tragedy that took place over eight decades ago when a blaze swept through a building where the boys were staying. While the original incident occurred in Scotland, the Irish connection has prompted people from across the country to come together and support the remembrance of those lost. The JustGiving page is open to anyone wishing to contribute, with all proceeds earmarked for the construction or installation of a memorial site.

Community members say that the project will provide an opportunity for families and friends of the victims to gather in remembrance and reflect on the lives cut short by the fire. Organisers hope that the memorial will serve as a lasting tribute and a reminder of the importance of safety measures in public buildings.

For those wishing to learn more or make a donation, the JustGiving page can be accessed online. The original coverage of the fundraising effort was reported by midwest on 8 June 2026.

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