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Artane Band hits high note for Jack & Jill appeal The sight and sounds of the Artane Band performing and marching at Croke Park is an integral part of the annual GAA championship deciders. And due to Covid-19 this is the first time since 1886 that Dublin’s iconic band hasn’t displayed its talents on the […]

Samaritans kicks off July with ‘Talk to Us’ Limerick and Tipperary Samaritans have launched ‘Talk To Us’ to raise awareness of its round-the-clock emotional support services. Additionally to encourage people to get in touch if they need support. Limerick and Tipperary Samaritans have continued to provide emotional support throughout the pandemic. This at a time […]

Edith Wilkins Cork charity CEO pleads for help “COVID-19 is going to wipe out an untold amount of people in India,” says Edith Wilkins. The Cork CEO of the Edith Wilkins Street Children Foundation India is appealing for funds. Because of Covid-19, fundraisers have been cancelled. But Edith, whose foundation is based in Darjeeling, West […]

Frontline heroes raise €8,500 after walking 275 km for charity The charity fundraiser brainstormed in early May aimed to raise awareness for the charities and their life saving work as well as raising vital funds. Frontline heroes crossed the finish line today after walking 275km for charity over the last week. Members of Irish frontline […]

Funding needed for life-saving DNA machine for cancer patients at CUH Rugby legend Peter O’Mahony is urging people to get behind a massive fundraising drive for a hi-tech DNA machine that will help fast-track personalised life-saving therapies for cancer patients. As the Covid-19 restrictions ease, the Munster and Ireland star was at Cork University Hospital […]

Kells Kings Charity Cycle will go ahead … with a difference! The 9th Annual Kells Kings Charity Cycle will go ahead in July … with a difference! All funds raised will go to Cois Nore Cancer Support Centre which is based in Walkin St in Kilkenny city. Cois Nore provides compassionate, practical and emotional support […]

Three Dundalk clubs to run in aid of worthy local charity Three Dundalk sports clubs are preparing a week-long fundraiser in aid of the Maria Goretti Foundation, a Lordship-based children’s hospice that caters for juveniles with disabilities and life-limiting conditions. Holy Family Parish outfits, Bay FC, Na Piarsaigh GFC and Pearse Óg hurling club players, […]

Virtual greenway cycle for alzheimer charities NEWPORT native Peter Mylett is undertaking a virtual cycle on the Great Western Greenway in aid of Western Alzheimers and Alzheimers Research UK. The cycle will be live on Facebook from the UK over five nights, with an hour each night clocking up 10 miles as Peter covers 50 […]

Cork GAA clubs join forces to raise funds for children’s cancer charity Players at Aghabullogue GAA and Camogie club along with Newcestown GAA and Camogie club have joined forces to raise funds for a children’s cancer charity which is close to their hearts. Several weeks ago a club officer in Aghabullogue GAA got a call […]

Tuam Cancer Care virtual cycle challenge Tuam Cancer Care has continued to provide its services throughout the Covid-19 crisis, even though face to face meetings have not been possible. But like all charities, the public restrictions imposed for the crisis have hampered its usual fundraising routes. This concept has been developed with Alan Coyne of […]