Charity
Tributes paid to Kilkenny man who tragically died during charity soccer match

Tributes paid to Kilkenny man who tragically died during charity soccer match

He was a popular member of the local sporting community. Members of the local soccer community in Kilkenny have paid tribute to a “terrific player” who passed away after falling ill during a charity match on Wednesday evening. Shane Murphy, who had been serving as the Chairman of River Rangers AFC in Ballycallan, was taking […]

1 year ago

‘The moustache is calling’ – Dublin event set to kick off Movember in style

‘The moustache is calling’ – Dublin event set to kick off Movember in style

A night of music, art, flair and, for some, a spruce up. Movember first sprang up, like a burgeoning moustache, in 2003 and the Movember Foundation is celebrating its’ 20th anniversary, this year. To coincide with a month that celebrates Movember, and the wild, wacky, neat or bushy moustaches that are on the way, there […]

2 years ago

5 ways to support a charity you care about this Christmas

5 ways to support a charity you care about this Christmas

Brought to you by PayPal It is the season of giving, after all… With everyone feeling the pinch of inflation this year, it’s no surprise that this Christmas will be tougher for some people. But even in the current climate, research has shown that 86% of Irish adults will definitely or probably make a charitable […]

3 years ago

Charity reveals it helped “several” homeless newborn babies in Dublin last year

Charity reveals it helped “several” homeless newborn babies in Dublin last year

The report comes as homelessness figures in Ireland recently reached another record high. The Salvation Army has revealed it accommodated an extra 100 homeless people a night in Dublin in 2021 compared to the previous year. According to its 2021 annual report, the church and charity put a roof over the heads of 500 people […]

3 years ago

Lizzo pledges $1 million for Planned Parenthood and abortion funds

Lizzo pledges $1 million for Planned Parenthood and abortion funds

“This is just the beginning of the action I hope to take.” More and more notable figures are coming out to champion women’s rights following Roe v Wade being overturned on Friday, as now US artist Lizzo has pledged a $1 million donation to women’s healthcare organisation, Planned Parenthood. The historic ruling saw American women’s […]

4 years ago