Give your favourite charity an early Christmas gift with 12 days of giving nomination Cork people invited to vote for their favourite charity

 The season of giving is almost upon us and specialist education, faith, heritage & charity insurer Ecclesiastical Insurance has launched its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign to give £120,000 (approx. €140,000) to good causes across Ireland and the UK.   As part of the campaign 120 different charities will get...
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CHARITY AIR AMBULANCE ON A MISSION TO ‘LIGHT UP THE SKY’ THIS CHRISTMAS The service was tasked 12 times between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve 2020

The Irish Community Air Ambulance is asking supporters and businesses to help it Light Up The Sky and sponsor a star  to fund lifesaving missions this Christmas. Each donation made through the organisation’s website will light a virtual star, supporters can also leave a message for the crew or light...
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Minister McEntee announces details of funding for organisations supporting victims of abuse and crime to mark 16 days of activism against gender based violence

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has confirmed details of extra funding for areas of the country or categories of victims not currently fully covered by support services for victims. As part Minister McEntee’s ‘Supporting a Victim’s Journey...
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‘From direct provision, for direct provision’ Christmas card range is launched

A new range of Christmas cards designed by children living in a direct provision centre in Portlaoise was launched today (24.11.21) by not-for-profit organisation SCOOP Foundation. The range includes five different Christmas cards, designed by children aged 3-13, with proceeds from the initiative going towards helping to bring Christmas to the...
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CORK CHARITY AIMING TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER WINS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD

Bru Columbanus has been chosen as the latest winner of The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. With an amazing team of 50 volunteers, Bru Columbanus in Wilton in Cork provides temporary accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in Cork hospitals. The main aim, they say, is that they...
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