Charity

Dr Keith Swanick

Dr Keith Swanick “Console charity fiasco should not deter people from giving”

Fianna Fáil Seanad Spokesperson on Health & Mental Health Dr. Keith Swanick is urging people not to let the recent crisis at Console discourage them from giving to other worthy causes. Senator Swanick commented, “Irish people have long been cited as some of the most generous in the world but it is inevitable that a …

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Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Further details of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Fundraising Concert announced

A major fund-raising night in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and Roscommon Palliative Care Services will be held at Jack’s Live Venue, Castle Street, Roscommon on Friday October 14th. The Rockin’ Rossies and special guest Avril Gilligan will perform on the night, followed by an 80s’ and 90s’ Disco with Seamus Duke. A launch night …

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Barnardos

Barnardos National Collection Day – Volunteers Needed in Roscommon

Barnardos children’s charity is looking for volunteers in Roscommon to support its national collection day – Buckets for Barnardos – on Friday September 16th. Please give two hours of your time and help raise funds to support Barnardos work with children and families across Ireland. What: Buckets for Barnardos, Barnardos National Collection Day When: Friday …

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Chris Crossing

Ballintubber Garda to take part in “The Chris Crossing”

Ballintubber native Garda Niall Mullin is among 12 Gardaí who are set to row from Dublin Port to Holyhead in an attempt to raise €50,000 as part of “The Chris Crossing” – a Charity Challenge in aid of the National Neurosurgical Centre at Beaumont Hospital. The challenge is being undertaken in memory of Chris Byrne, …

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Ballaghaderreen

Ballaghaderreen Cycling Club host Charity Cycle

Ballaghaderreen Cycling Club in association with Reachout.com are hosting a Charity Cycle this Sunday, May 22nd. Reachout.com provides an on-line support network for the mental wellbeing of young adults up to 25 years of age. There are three routes on offer, catering for all levels of ability – a 100km Cycle will get under way …

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Darkness into light

More than 120,000 people across five continents take part in Darkness into light

An estimated 120,000 people turned out for dawn walks for Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light fundraising and awareness event. The 5km walk, supported by Electric Ireland, got underway at 4.15am on Saturday morning, May 7th in nearly 120 locations in Ireland, including Ballaghaderreen, Castlerea and Roscommon town, as well as across the world. Abu …

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Darkness into light

Two weeks left to register for Darkness Into Light events supported by Electric Ireland

With just two weeks to go, Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm charity is calling on people to sign up to for what is set to be the biggest Darkness Into Light ever held. The charity’s annual fundraising and awareness event in association with Electric Ireland takes place in 90 venues across Ireland this year. …

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