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Stroll, walk or run 30k in 30 days for Down Syndrome Mayo For more than a decade now, a church gate collection throughout the county during September has been Down Syndrome Mayo’s main fundraising activity. It was always a great success as people went out in all types of weather to offer their time to […]

Bandon sisters act raises money for Marymount and Cancer Connect A West Cork musician says music was her saviour when she was stranded on a cruise ship for 10 weeks as the pandemic hit in March. Now she’s back home and, with her family, is fundraising for charity. Ella Ryan, from Knockaveale near Bandon, is […]

Supporters row in behind Garda’s fundraising efforts for Limerick-based charity ALMOST €40,000 has been raised for the Share a Dream Foundation by a member of An Garda Síochána who ‘rowed’ more than 10,000 metres at the top of Carrauntoohil, County Kerry at the weekend. Garda Ken McDonald, who is originally from Limerick city, received huge […]

Wicklow Musicians Band Together for Wicklow Cancer Support A large group of local musicians in Wicklow Town have collaborated on a special project to raise money for Wicklow Cancer Support. The summer season in Wicklow has long been associated with outdoor events, music and festivals. However, with the current climate, pubs and music venues have […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 […]