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# fundraiser - Sunday 16 June, 2013
The best and muddiest pictures from the gruelling Hell and Back Challenge
If only we didn’t have to work today, we would’ve rocked that course.
# fundraiser - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
Alan Quinlan gets behind fundraising bungee jump for late Donal Walsh
The campaign, backed by the Walsh family, aims to raise €30,000 for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
# fundraiser - Friday 26 April, 2013
10 years after Croke Park spectacular, Special Olympics dreams still coming true
The organisation is appealing to the public to give generously on its annual collection day.
# fundraiser - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Rival Wexford GAA clubs to settle long-running grudge on the dancefloor
Inspired by Strictly Come Dancing, players from Kilanerin and Castletown will dance up a storm tonight in a glitzy fundraiser.
# fundraiser - Friday 22 March, 2013
Poll: Do you give money to charities collecting on the street?
Street based charity collections bring in cash but they are not to everyone’s liking.
# fundraiser - Sunday 17 March, 2013
The Manure Matrix in Fermanagh – is this the best fundraiser of 2013?
The bovine brainwave takes place at Teemore Gaelic Football Club on Monday.
# fundraiser - Monday 11 March, 2013
‘Nothing a Good Bun* Can’t Fix’ Pic of the Day
*Replace with muffin or cupcake as you see fit. We’re not starting a fight here.
# fundraiser - Monday 10 December, 2012
Campaign aims to turn jewellery into funding for cancer research
The non-profit organisation “Jewels for Cures” aims to recreate Brian Boru’s crown from the unwanted gold, before selling it off.
# fundraiser - Sunday 25 November, 2012
NHL stars forget lock-out woes to compete in Hurricane Sandy fundraiser
Over 30 of North America’s finest ice hockey talents combined for heavy checks and generous cheques.
# fundraiser - Thursday 1 November, 2012
‘They’re never nice but at least they get people talking’ – rugby stars gear up for Movember
The fundraising and awareness drive for men’s health has been supported by a raft of rugby stars.
# fundraiser - Friday 19 October, 2012
# fundraiser - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Irish hockey team set for Argentina as fundraiser nets €55k
Ireland’s men are set to travel to the Champions Challenge I tournament following an overwhelming response to their public appeal.
# fundraiser - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Redistribution of wealth ‘a foreign concept’, says Mitt Romney
The Republican candidate for US president says seeking the spread of wealth has made government become too big and too expensive.
# fundraiser - Thursday 6 September, 2012
100% Irish beef: Farmers’ charity calendar launches
The annual calendar in aid of Bóthar excels itself this year with feather-dusting farmers and baths in a barrel.
# fundraiser - Monday 23 July, 2012
#SaveOurClub: Dundalk announce fundraiser friendly
The Lilywhites will play a local amateur selection on 5 August.
# fundraiser - Saturday 9 June, 2012
Photos: Cathedral lays down real grass inside for Queen dinner
That’s going to take a long time to mow.
# fundraiser - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
One heck of a ride: Irish adventurers trekking 16,000 km from Istanbul to Shanghai
Five countries, three deserts and one mountain range will be crossed by the fundraising duo by the time they reach the east coast of China.
# fundraiser - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Charity runners cross the finish line 40 hours after setting off on 126-mile challenge
Brian Maher and Mike Sheridan took some time out from their entertainment day-jobs to jog from Limerick to Dublin.
# fundraiser - Thursday 26 April, 2012
A grand soft day: Entertainers lace up for 126-mile run in aid of Special Olympics Ireland
DJ and movie critic team up for a fund-raising, endurance jog. Nice weather for it too.
# fundraiser - Thursday 2 February, 2012
Galway man attempting to run seven marathons on seven continents… in under five days
Richard Donovan hoping to break his own record – and to help alleviate suffering in the Horn of Africa – by running seven marathons on seven continents in less than five days. Phew!
# fundraiser - Friday 20 January, 2012
# fundraiser - Thursday 19 January, 2012
O’Lionaird reaches out to Irish fans for financial support
Olympic hopeful Ciaran O’Lionaird plans to set up a new online scheme which will allow fans to contribute to his training expenses.
# fundraiser - Wednesday 23 November, 2011
NBA stars to participate in Obama fundraiser
Players including Carmelo Anthony and Ray Allen are set to compete in the event.
# fundraiser - Saturday 5 November, 2011
Senator takes a spin in a coffin…for charity
Limerick’s James Heffernan played dead for more than 40 minutes as locals guessed the identity of the “deceased”.
# fundraiser - Wednesday 12 October, 2011
National Concert Hall gets NY fundraiser
James Galway to host black-tie gala concert and dinner at the Lincoln Centre – the first such event on US soil in the NCH’s 30-year history.
# fundraiser - Sunday 9 October, 2011
World’s first Haiti Week to take place in Ireland
Former US President Bill Clinton made the announcement today and said the fundraising week will take place from 21 – 28 January 2012.
# fundraiser - Friday 25 March, 2011
Students set off on cycling fundraiser for Pieta House
Senator David Norris has pledged his support for the fundraiser, which will raise money for Pieta House. This organisation helps people dealing with self-harm or suicidal thoughts.













































