The funds were raised by attendees who purchased ballot tickets at Liam’s recent album launch. The cheque was presented in Ballymoney to Kelly Shaw Fundraising Manager of The Meningitis Trust in Northern Ireland.

Liam said: “I would like to thank those who contributed to the collection or who have bought copies of my new album. There is also a CountryFest 09 album available featuring tracks by many of the participating artists. This is an important charity which deserves to be supported.”

Kelly said: “Meningitis Trust is delighted at the support it has received from Liam McLaughlin. Liam is one of the artists performing at Countryfest and we are looking forward to our association with the event held later this summer.”

Liam’s new album features the brand new original track ‘The Girl from County Clare.’

The Meningitis Trust is this year’s charity of choice for UTV CountryFest 09 at which Liam will be performing on August 1st and 2nd at The Kings Hall, Belfast.

For more information about meningitis and the work of the Meningitis Trust, log on to www.meningitis-trust.org or call the Trust’s freephone 24-hour helpline on 0800 028 18 28.

For a full list of scheduled tour dates and news or to order CDs online see www.liammclaughlin.co.uk email liammclaughlin1@hotmail.com

The album ‘The Girl from County Clare’ is available from all good record shops. Telephone: 07979988443.

Liam's previous albums are "Teach me to Forget", “30 days in 20 years,”

“Back in Erin’s Isle and “I’m Beside Myself.”