Category: iDonate Articles
Caring For Cork Camino Challenge on iDonate
Caring For Cork Camino Challenge on iDonate A major fundraising drive in aid of three Cork charities has reached over half of its target with communities, businesses and GAA clubs coming together in support of the cause. A total of €37,000 of the Caring for Cork fundraising goal of €60,000 has been met and the […]
Thurles man Aaron Sweeney to embark upon 160km marathon run for JIGSAW
Thurles man Aaron Sweeney to embark upon 160km marathon run for JIGSAW Thurles man Aaron Sweeney is about to embark upon a mammoth task of running 160km in just over 24 hours in aid of JIGSAW. He is seeking the support of the general public in the process. Aaron, a trainee solicitor working with Cian […]
Last chance to register for Virtual Moylagh JFK 50 Mile Challenge this Saturday
Last chance to register for Virtual Moylagh JFK 50 Mile Challenge this Saturday Moylagh participant nears 450-mile mark for cancer patient fundraisers. The current disruption caused by Covid will not be enough to deter one Moylagh woman from reaching the remarkable 450-mile mark next Saturday in her fundraising walks for cancer patients. Avid walker Concepta […]
Photographers marking the missed milestones forced by lockdown
Photographers marking the missed milestones forced by lockdown Lockdown forced many in Ireland to cancel or postpone significant occasions in their lives. Helen O’Callaghan talks to photographers about a project that aims to capture something of these special days — and to some of those photographed, who wanted to mark their missed milestone and at […]
Limerick Garda Kenneth McDonald epic challenge will help continue to share all of Shay’s dreams
Limerick Garda Kenneth McDonald epic challenge A LOCAL garda’s epic challenge in aid of Share a Dream has taken on a new significance following the tragic passing of its founder. There is sadness across Limerick following the passing of Shay Kinsella, who founded Share a Dream, from cancer over the weekend. The charity has helped […]
New Hygiene Bank set up in Donegal
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
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
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
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
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, […]