By Sean MurphyCRIPPLING back-to-school costs can be helped if people stick together, it is claimed. AdvertisementCllr Gary Doherty is Donegal council cathaoirleach and told the Donegal News the idea could help families across the county. “Throughout the summer some are worried about back-to-school costs and the cost-of-living crisis has made things harder than ever with expenses like fuel. “If communities can help each other that would help families with back-to-school costs.” The St Vincent de Paul charity recently told the Donegal News that back-to-school costs have never been harder for families.