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Leona O'Callaghan founded The Haven Hub in 2019 to provide free mental health support, and her grassroots work just earned national recognition. She's one of four people across Ireland named an AXA Community Hero, winning €20,000 for her charity.
Brain cancer survivor Gemma Coffey is climbing three of Ireland's tallest mountains in three days to raise funds for the charities that supported her through treatment. The 30-year-old Cork native will take on the challenge this May Bank Holiday weekend.
Ireland generated nearly 40% of its electricity from renewable sources in May 2026, powered by record-breaking sunshine that helped solar energy surge to nearly 8% of the country's power mix. The milestone shows how quickly clean energy is transforming Ireland's grid.
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New research confirms Ireland's shaggy Old Irish goats are direct descendants of animals that roamed the island 3,000 years ago. Scientists matched ancient DNA from Bronze Age bones to today's rare breed, revealing a living link to Ireland's past.
An 80th birthday celebration in Northern Ireland became a powerful tribute to a late husband, raising over €1,200 for pulmonary fibrosis support. The donation will help provide respite care and resources for families battling the progressive lung disease.
Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker smashed an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to their first T20 World Cup victory since 2022, keeping their tournament hopes alive with a dominant 96-run win over Oman. The wicketkeeper's career-equaling performance turned a shaky start into Ireland's highest ever T20 international total.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
Scientists discovered that Ireland's rare Old Irish Goat shares DNA with goats from the Late Bronze Age, proving an unbroken 3,000-year lineage. This living link to ancient farming communities is now critically endangered but offers hope for preserving Ireland's agricultural heritage.
A Paralympic champion is teaming up with a Sligo native for one of Ireland's toughest endurance races, turning personal achievement into community impact. Sean Mulligan will race alongside gold medalist Eoghan Clifford this weekend, with every grueling mile supporting a local cause.
Three hand-painted Porsche 911s inspired by Toy Story characters just sold to an anonymous collector who's donating all $3 million to children's charities. Each custom car took 350 hours to create and will help Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children's Foundation.
A charity golf tournament in Alberta just shattered records by raising $26.6 million to help children across the province. Since its start, the Rogers Charity Classic has now raised over $164 million for youth programs.
Ireland just became the first country in the world to make a basic income scheme permanent, giving artists €325 per week to create full-time. The pilot program proved so successful it generated €87 million in benefits from a €21 million investment.
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just received a protective vest worth $1,800, thanks to a nonprofit that's outfitted over 6,000 police dogs nationwide. K9 Charity specializes in sniffing out hidden electronics that could contain evidence of abuse.
Ireland is deepening its commitment to Liberia with expanded programs focused on governance, gender equality, and climate action. The partnership has evolved from post-war peacekeeping to long-term development support that addresses the country's most pressing challenges.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
A grassroots charity started with a single football match has raised half a million pounds for intensive care over nearly four decades. BASICS closes its doors after becoming the second-largest charity supporter in hospital history.
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