STARS JOIN WITH FAMILIES FOR BIG PICNIC AT BARRETSTOWN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN IMPACTED BY SERIOUS ILLNESS

 Well-known Irish personalities joined thousands of visitors at Barretstown for a magical day of adventure at the annual Barretstown Big Picnic. Barretstown is Ireland’s largest children’s charity providing life-changing therapeutic programmes to children affected by cancer and other serious illnesses. This special event in association with Brady Family aims to raise vital funds for the…

Cork Native Raises €3,000 Climbing Kilimanjaro for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland

Eleanor Siochrú raised over €3000, climbing Kilimanjaro for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI). Ms Siochrú – originally from Ballydaly (Outside Milstreet) Cork but now living in Kerry – climbed Africa’s highest mountain as part of a climbing group in memory of her husband’s Grandmother, Gretta. Eleanor Siochrú said: “It was an honour to take on the challenge in memory of someone who made such…

Rethink Ireland elects new Chair of the Board and appoints new Board members to lead positive change fuelled by social innovation

Rethink Ireland elects new Chair of the Board and appoints new Board members to lead positive change fuelled by social innovation   Entrepreneur Áine Kerr elected Chair of Rethink Ireland Board of Directors along with the appointment of Professor Michael Shevlin of the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities and John Fitzgerald, expert in…

World Ocean Day, June 8th: Blue Pet Co. Pledges Donation to Combat Ocean Plastic

Protecting Our Oceans Together: Blue Pet Co. Pledges 1% of Sales to Combat Ocean Plastic This World Ocean Day   From World Ocean Day, June 8th, until June 30th, Blue Pet Co. will donate 1% of all sales directly to the non-profit organisation The Ocean Clean Up. Irish brand Blue Pet Co.’s marine-powered dog supplements…

Journey of Hope: Loulerie’s Latest Collection Lights Up Lives with Look Good Feel Better

With the overwhelming success of Loulerie’s Journey necklace, Louise Stokes, designer and owner of Loulerie, has unveiled new limited edition pieces; Journey of Hope. Look Good Feel Better is a charity that brings smiles to the faces of women receiving cancer treatment with free skincare and make-up workshops. These workshops help participants to manage the…

RETRO Cannonball is coming to Cork

May 26th and 27th | Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Tipperary, Hidden Heartlands, Finish line: Tullamore   Cruising through the countryside in a classic sportscar taking in magnificent mountain views and rugged coastlines, mid-summer aromas infusing the warm breeze air, retro sounds blasting from the stereo and the authentic driving experience of a perfect classic – it’s…

Powerscourt Estate is Ireland’s premier sustainable visitor attraction

Powerscourt Estate receives the award as Ireland’s premier Sustainable Visitor Attraction ahead of Earth Day 2023. Powerscourt Estate* has become Ireland’s first premier visitor attraction to be certified by Sustainable Travel Ireland whose criteria are recognised by the UN mandated Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). Powerscourt, House, Gardens and Waterfall is the first major Irish…

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN EAST WING OF JOHNSTOWN CASTLE, WEXFORD & IRISH HERITAGE TRUST COMPLETE GUIDE TO VOLUNTEERING LAUNCHED

MINISTER NOONAN LAUNCHES IRISH HERITAGE TRUST  COMPLETE GUIDE TO VOLUNTEERING IN THE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN EAST WING OF JOHNSTOWN CASTLE, WEXFORD  Irish Heritage Trust Volunteers today gathered at the beautiful Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens, Wexford where Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform launched the publication of the Trust’s new Complete…