‘Highly respected’ Loughgall mechanics run by father and son decimated in ‘heartbreaking’ fire

'From me and Da, a thank you to everyone who crossed our door'

GoFundMe appeal for father-and-son team Paul and Mark Hughes has raised almost £15,000 in two days following the loss of their business, equipment and a treasured car.

‘We can’t come back from this’: Fire devastates Co Armagh family-run mechanics garage

‘Highly respected’ Loughgall mechanics run by father and son decimated in ‘heartbreaking’ fire

A longstanding and highly respected Loughgall mechanic’s garage has been completely decimated following a devastating fire, leaving a father and son scrambling to rebuild and “get back on their feet”. Buckshot Hughes Garage – run by father and son Paul and Mark (Buckshot) Hughes – suffered the horrendous fire at their premises as a result of a welding incident on November 8. The premises was “reduced to ashes” in the blaze that also consumed a t…