Virtual Event Articles

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

JFK 50 Mile charity challenge goes virtual for 2020 on iDonate. Trekking enthusiasts will now be able to take on the iconic JFK 50 Mile charity challenge from anywhere in the world with the event set to go virtual for 2020. The traditional charity fundraiser on the stunning Moylagh route across Meath, Westmeath and Cavan […]

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 […]

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 […]