Tomorrow is 65 Roses Day - the annual fundraiser for CF Ireland- but collections cannot take place this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Instead, people are taking up a variety of challenges, and can also donate online.

Ireland has the highest incidence of Cystic Fibrosis in the world, with more than 1400 people living with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland.

Funds raised on 65 Roses Day go towards  supporting a range of services for people with CF and for research.

Billy O'Toole from Garrymore, near Claremorris, is a CF sufferer, and is urging people to donate what they can during 65 Roses Day tomorrow.

Billy has been telling Midwest News about the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on his life over the past year, and his relief at getting the vaccine....