Painting of Kilkenny s Vicky Phelan raises €55k for Heroes Aid Ireland
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A portrait of Kilkenny campaigner Vicky Phelan has raised over €55,000 at auction for frontline workers.
The triptych portrait by artist Vincent Devine was auctioned by Sheppard s Irish Auction House and all proceeds , including the donation of Sheppards auctioneer fees, brings the total to over €55k which will go directly to Heroes Aid a charity supporting frontline healthcare workers.
Vicky, who is from Mooncoin, who is currently undergoing treatment for her cancer in the US said she is thankful for the generosity shown and shared a special story behind the man who bought the painting.
Portrait of Vicky Phelan raises €55k for Heroes Aid Ireland
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A PORTRAIT of women s health campaigner Vicky Phelan has raised over €55,000 at auction for frontline workers.
The triptych portrait by artist Vincent Devine was auctioned by Sheppard s Irish Auction House and all proceeds, including the donation of Sheppards auctioneer fees, brings the total to over €55k which will go directly to Heroes Aid a charity supporting frontline healthcare workers.
SOLD!!!!
Historic portrait of @PhelanVicky by artist @vincent devine has just sold at auction for an amazing €46,500.
Thanks to @SheppardsDurrow for generously hosting the auction
Thanks also to all of you- your support means the funds will help frontline healthcare workers pic.twitter.com/787E6VnjvD