New Hygiene Bank set up in Donegal A Hygiene Bank, which collects and donates hygiene products, has been set up in Donegal. The first drop off point is at Supervalu in Buncrana. The bank has been set up by Claire O’Brien, who is from Letterkenny but works in Buncrana. Hygiene products are donated by individuals […]

Saoirse Mac Cárthaigh Wild Atlantic Way for AsIAm Limerick based student cycles 2,600km of the Wild Atlantic Way for autism charity AsIAm. Going the extra mile for something you believe in is one thing. Hence, taking on a 2,600 km solo cycle is taking things to a whole other level. But that is exactly what […]

Trim’s Emergency Services 999 Challenge for Feileacain A heartbreaking incident during lockdown inspired Trim Garda to organise charity event. A caring Garda from Trim is taking on the challenge of cycling 99km through nine villages in full uniform this Sunday to raise money for a charity that offers support to families affected by the death […]

Virtual coffee morning raises €8,000 for charity A virtual coffee morning organised by a family in Monageer raised €8,000 for Ronald McDonald House. Rose-Marie and Colm O’Loughlin organise the fundraiser every year and while this year’s event was run in a virtual format they were delighted with the support it received from members of the […]

Boyne Valley Camino Walk in aid of Alzheimer’s centre On Saturday July 25th a very special Boyne Valley Camino Walk took place to raise funds for the local Alzheimer branch at Tredagh Lodge Day Care centre. The planned new Tredagh Lodge Day Care centre at Greenhills is the project to benefit from the day-long event, […]

Woodie’s sixth annual ‘Heroes’ fundraising campaign Clever Koda leads Charlotte to new life of happiness and calm A golden Retriever named Koda has brought calm and happiness to teenager Charlotte Bratu-Breen. Charlotte had a tough time coping with the pressures of living with autism until Koda came along. During her childhood, stress or noisy environments, […]

On your bike to save a life – along the Wild Atlantic Way The Complete Wild Atlantic Way Challenge 2020 will take place from August 17 to 30 starting in Derry and finishing up in Cork – with over 2,500km to be covered over 14 days. The challenge is organised by Johnny Oosten, who already […]

Slieveardagh United organise fundraiser for mental health charities A group of young men from a local rural soccer club Slieveardagh United in Ballingarry Parish, are willing to give of their time to reach out to others who may be experiencing a difficult time in their lives. We are running a 24 Hour Mental Health marathon […]

On your bike: Kells Kings get ready to conquer Kilkenny – and beyond! Cois Nore cycling fundraiser spreads its wings with international appeal. Cycling royalty will roll out on the roads around Kilkenny and beyond as the Kells Kings get ready for their charity cycle. Now in its ninth year the event, which raises funds […]

Lucy cutting hair for LauraLynn Lucy Bell has beautiful long hair. So she has decided to help the LauraLynn Ireland Children’s Hospice by cutting off 12 inches of it. This is a little outside the Diary’s normal geographical space. But this fundraiser by a 9-year-old girl in Kilmead is certainly worth highlighting. She set up […]