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Young girl undergoes life-saving surgeries after losing both legs in tragic accident
Ireland's top GoFundMe of 2025 was that of a 13-year-old girl from Cork who tragically lost both of her legs in a horrifying accident
'Stand for Feile' GoFundMe raises over €740,000
Reporter:
Rachel Kavanagh
17 Dec 2025 3:40 PM
GoFundMe's 2025 report has revealed that Ireland's top GoFundMe was that of a young girl from Cork who tragically lost both of her legs in a tractor accident.
The GoFundMe 'Stand for Feile' has raised a whopping €774,968 which will go towards ensuring the 13-year-old girl Féile O’Sullivan from West Cork can receive the medical care she needs.
Just before her 13th birthday, Féile suffered a devastating tractor accident that resulted in a double leg amputation and months of critical care.
With the help and support from her family, local GAA clubs, and her wider community in Cork and beyond, a huge amount of money was raised to fund life-saving medical treatment, prosthetics, and rehabilitation for the young girl.
The announcement comes as part of GoFundMe’s 2025 Year in Help report, which shows that over €50m was raised across Ireland this year.
The report has also revealed that Ireland has once again been named the most generous country in the World, topping GoFundMe’s global charts for the seventh year in a row.
Féile has undergone more than 60 operations since the accident, and continues to inspire her community everyday.
Feile's GoFundMe will officially close on Christmas Eve 2025 and her family in a recent update said: "We are beyond words in gratitude for the extraordinary support for Féile over the past six months.
"Anyone lucky enough to know Féile will tell you how full of life, energy, fun, kindness and what a pure messer she is. She adores dogs and horses. Farming is in her blood, and she loves everything about nature, outdoors, staying active.
"She’s also a true sports star — whether football, soccer, gymnastics, or anything involving movement and fun, Féile is always giving it her all, with a smile and a sparkle in her eyes. This accident hasn’t changed who she is, but has just changed what she now needs".
GoFundMe’s Most Generous Countries of 2025 measured by donors per capita are:
Ireland
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Canada
Netherlands
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
Italy
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