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Irish charity opposes call to ease taxi wheelchair requirement
Taxis
The State’s consumer watchdog said the requirement is acting as a barrier for new entrants to the taxi market and affecting overall supply
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Pregnant horse collapses and dies after being abandoned on busy N4 road
Horses
The charity said it believes Anne was part of at least six sulkies spotted earlier on Monday near Dollymount Strand, before collapsing close to Ballyfermot on the N4.
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Leinster House politicians to have their hearing tested this week
Leinster House
A charity for Deaf and hard of hearing people will test the hearing of TDs and senators at Leinster House this week to highlight delays in Ireland’s long promised national hearing care plan.
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Dublin cliff plunge scare as person seriously injured in 40ft fall
Coast Guard
A multi-agency rescue was launched in south Dublin after a person suffered serious injuries in a 40ft cliff fall while crews were already responding to a separate jetski incident.
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Irish charities will be €2 million richer following landmark High Court ruling
Charities
Around 550 retail stores owned by charities were previously subject to commercial rates, a property-based tax that nonprofits have been fighting for years
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Dublin man diagnosed with terminal cancer on mission to break world record for cancer fundraising
Charities
Dublin man Iain Liam Ward, The King of Chemo, has been nominated for the Voice of Change award at the TikTok awards in London for his fundraising efforts
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External investigation into allegations of bullying, harassment and abuse at mental health charity
Charities
Exclusive: Saint John of God Community Services, which is funded by the HSE, is set to spend €375,000 on the investigation
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Wexford GAA club set up fundraiser for 'wonderful' player diagnosed with cancer
GoFundMe
'As a club we value our members and players and we will always do our best to support them in any way we can'
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Cork house known for charitable Christmas lights displays is back with a bang
Cork
Families are invited to attend the residence where donation boxes and scannable QR codes have been set up for the chosen charity each year
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Homeowners warned to watch out after woman's disturbing home caller incident
Galway
He asked if he could come inside and speak to her about the charity he was representing
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Barretstown is a 'lifeline' for us, says mum after daughter's shock cancer diasnosis
Charities
Mum Andrea Colfer tells of the importance of the Ballymore Eustance charity for her daughter after shock cancer diagnosis
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Nearly €2 million donated to Irish charities through insurance company's Covid relief fund initiative
Charities
Three charities on the frontline each received €618,000 from customers who decided to donate their Covid refund in June
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Inspirational Irish woman Mary Nolan Hickey nearing end of 1,500 mile lap of Ireland for charity
Charities
Mary Nolan Hickey has raised well over €30,000 for the RNLI and when she lands in her hometown of Arklow next Saturday she will have covered over 1,506 miles
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Society of St Vincent de Paul received nearly 130,000 calls in 2017
St Vincent de Paul
The charity said it spent around €30m helping people in poverty
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Malnourished five year old girl saved from death thanks to Irish donations as Concern praises public
Concern
Irish public gave €1.5 million to East Africa Appeal – which helped save the lives of over 53,000 children like Yasmiin Hassan
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Goodwill Rocks campaign for free charity advertising launches in Ireland
Charities
The initiative aims to help charities raise funds without expensive ad campaigns
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South Sudan on brink of collapse as 300 dead in spiralling clashes - Irish aid worker warns
Civil War
Thousands flee to escape famine and return to civil war
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Pride Of Ireland: Praise for brave Irish mum raising funds in memory of stillborn son
Pride of Ireland
Dubliner Sinead Doyle had to go through the agony of giving birth on August 18 last year knowing her baby would be born stillborn
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Inspirational Dublin woman who lost her life to rare cancer to be honoured by her sisters in special way
Cancer
The Dublin Colour Dash takes place on June 18 for The Irish Cancer Society and Sarah Knott's sisters will be making a special effort in her memory
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Three life-long friends are cycling from Istanbul to Ireland for a trio of amazing charities
Charities
These childhood friends are going far more than the extra mile for Pieta House, The Irish Cancer Society and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland
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Khloe Kardashian made this Irish girl's dream come true in the best way
Khloe Kardashian
The generous reality star couldn't wait to meet Dublin teen Abby, whose wish was granted by the incredible Make-A-Wish foundation
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Bikini beauty's bid to raise awareness after suicide of three friends
Charities
Former Miss Bikini Ireland winner Judy Fitzgerald is honouring her three pals as an ambassador for the Cycle Against Suicide campaign
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Helpline for stressed gardai delayed AGAIN leaving force as only emergency service without dedicated support
An Garda Siochana
It is now around 14 years since the support line was first recommended
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'My whole heart shattered in pieces and I crumbled to the floor when I was told my brother died by suicide'
Family tragedies
Michelle Ross speaks openly of the heartbreaking loss of her younger brother who died by suicide last year
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