'Means a great deal to us': Northern Ireland employees raise £2,243 for cystic fibrosis charity in memory of Clonoe man
Terex staff raised the money through a fundraiser at Hillhead 2026 in memory of Dungannon man Cahir O’Hagan, bringing the total raised by the EvoQuip team to £4,293
Northern Ireland employees from global manufacturer Terex have raised £2,243 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in memory of Clonoe man Cahir O’Hagan.
The money was raised through fundraising activities at the recent Hillhead 2026 exhibition, a UK quarrying show where the EvoQuip (a Terex brand) team came together to support the cause as part of the brand's 10-year anniversary celebrations.
The fundraiser was organised by Paul O’Hagan, business development manager for EvoQuip at Terex’s Dungannon site, in memory of his younger brother Cahir, who lived with cystic fibrosis throughout his life before sadly passing away in October 2023.
The initiative was first launched at Hillhead in 2024 to celebrate Cahir’s life while raising awareness and funds to support people and families affected by the condition.
The original campaign raised £2,050, bringing the total raised through EvoQuip’s Hillhead fundraisers to £4,293.
Cahir was known by family and friends for his determination, humour and positive outlook. Despite the daily challenges of living with cystic fibrosis, he remained passionate about sport and played Gaelic football and hurling with local clubs Clonoe O’Rahillys and Naomh Colum Cille whenever his health allowed.
Paul said the continued support from colleagues and industry contacts had meant a great deal to his family: "On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who donated and supported this year's fundraiser. The support shown by colleagues across our Terex sites, along with our dealers, customers and industry friends, has been incredible.
"What started as a way of honouring Cahir's memory has become something that continues to support a cause that means so much to our family. Knowing that his story is helping to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis and support vital research means a great deal to us."
Launching the original fundraiser in 2024, Paul shared how witnessing his brother's lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis inspired him to become an advocate for greater awareness, research and support. Throughout his life, Cahir underwent extensive daily treatments and frequent hospital stays, yet remained an inspiration to those around him through his resilience and refusal to let the condition define him.
Paul added: "Cahir never allowed Cystic Fibrosis to define who he was. He faced every challenge with courage and determination and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. We are proud to continue supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Trust in his memory and hope these fundraising efforts will make a real difference for families affected by the condition."
All funds raised have been donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, supporting its work to fund research, improve care and provide support to people and families living with the condition.
Terex has a significant presence across Northern Ireland, with manufacturing and operational facilities in Dungannon, Omagh, Ballymoney, Londonderry and Cookstown, as well as a Global Business Systems hub in Lurgan.