Donegal GAA Volunteer Nicola Dunnion Wins Ulster Award
A dedicated GAA volunteer from Donegal Town has won Ulster's top community hero prize, earning her club €5,000. Nicola Dunnion now advances to compete for an additional national award.
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Irish Volunteer Wins €1,500 for Local GAA Club
Cathal McCormack's years of dedication to his local sports club just earned him runner-up honors in a national competition celebrating community champions. His prize? €1,500 for Tulsk Lord Edwards GAA Club to keep building stronger communities.
GAA Clubs Can Win €10K for Their Unsung Heroes
A nationwide campaign is inviting Irish sports clubs to nominate their most dedicated volunteers for cash prizes up to €10,000. Former Donegal star Eamon McGee wants clubs to shine a light on the people who give everything and ask for nothing.
Irish Sports Group Gives €1.8M to 60+ Charities Since 2008
Ireland's largest community sports organization has donated over €1.8 million to charities across the island in less than two decades. The GAA just opened applications for four new charity partners to share €100,000 in 2027.
Belfast Woman Wins €10K for Irish Camogie Club She Founded
Marie Turkington moved from Belfast to Annaghdown and didn't just join the local sports scene—she built it from scratch. Her dedication just won her community's camogie club €10,000 and national recognition as Ireland's top GAA volunteer.
Ireland's Mayo Ends 75-Year Championship Drought
After 75 years of heartbreak and a legendary "curse," Ireland's County Mayo finally won the All Ireland Football championship, bringing joy to millions and inspiring believers worldwide. The victory came on a sacred pilgrimage day, making it even more meaningful for the Irish community.
Journalist Becomes India's First Two-Star Michelin Chef
Garima Arora left journalism to train in Paris, worked under Gordon Ramsay and René Redzepi, then opened a Bangkok restaurant that earned two Michelin stars. She's now the first Indian woman chef to achieve this honor.
Irish Village Raises €130K for New Community Sports Hub
A small Irish village smashed its fundraising goal by €30,000 after selling 7,500 raffle tickets for a new Toyota truck. The money will build a complete sports and recreation complex serving all ages in Cortoon, County Galway.
Teen Runner Breaks Record 60 Hours After Transatlantic Flight
A Scottish athlete flew home from Tennessee on Tuesday and shattered his country's U20 3000m record by Friday night. Ollie MacDonald's jet-lagged victory highlights a breakthrough evening for young Scottish runners.
Amazon Invests €3 Billion in Ireland, Creates Thousands of Jobs
Amazon has poured €3 billion into Ireland in 2025 alone, bringing its total investment since 2010 to over €25 billion while employing 6,500 people across the country. The tech giant is transforming Irish communities through job creation, cutting-edge infrastructure, and innovative programs tackling energy poverty.
Ireland Shows How to Rebuild Stronger Forests After Storms
After devastating storm damage, Irish forestry experts are turning disaster into opportunity by teaching forest owners how to create more resilient woodlands. A hands-on event in Castlerea this week will showcase cutting-edge reforestation techniques that produce better yields than before.
Ireland Village Raises €3,252 for Cancer Support
A small Irish village just showed what community spirit looks like, rallying together to raise thousands for cancer support while celebrating youth sports achievements. From abseil challenges to camogie practice, Portlaw proved small towns make big impacts. ##
Ireland Shows How to Rebuild Forests After Storm Damage
When severe storms flatten forests, it feels like devastation. But Irish forestry experts are proving these disasters can become opportunities to build stronger, more resilient woodlands for future generations.