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Laois pitstop for friends taking on ambitious challenge to cover 32 counties in 32 hours

A group of five friends taking on an ambitious challenge of covering all 32 counties in Ireland over 32 hours of daylight will make a stop at Killeshin GAA club while travelling through Laois. The fundraiser is in aid of Nicola Murphy who has ...

01 May 2024 at 09:31

Laois Sport

Incredible fundraising run for Motor Neuron Disease to finish in Ratheniska this July

On the evening of July 12th, Park-Ratheniska GAA club grounds will play host to a phenomenal act, as Claire Kelly will finish her mammoth fundraising drive of running of 12 Marathons in 12 Days. Starting from Aberdeen and culminating in ...

03 Jul 2018 at 17:45

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Portarlington community's 'Painted Love' night of art and music to support local woman

What started out as a simple fundraiser for a local family coping with Motor Neuron Disease, is turning into a night filled with love, life, fun, art and music, all down to the vibrant community spirit in Portarlington. Painted Love ...

24 Feb 2017 at 18:48

National News

'My health has changed completely' - Charlie Bird shares devastating personal update

Charlie Bird has shared a heartbreaking update with fans and followers, confirming his health has "changed completely". Commenting on his official X (formerly Twitter) page yesterday (February 11), the former RTÉ journalist (74) - ...

12 Feb 2024 at 07:49

National News

Charlie Bird will join rugby legend in Dublin ultramarathon to raise funds for MND

A former RTÉ broadcaster and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) advocate will take part in the final stage of an ultra marathon in Dublin in two weeks. Charlie Bird, who lives with MND, will join England Rugby League legend, Kevin ...

21 Nov 2023 at 12:56

National News

Brave Irish man Adrian Harkin with Motor Neurone Disease aims to raise €1million

A Donegal man who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) 18 months ago is aiming to raise awareness and €1 million for The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). Adrian Harkin’s campaign - Adrian's ...

08 Feb 2024 at 14:18

National News

Sport stars pay tribute to late Doddie Weir in birthday video

Rugby stars Kenny Logan and Rob Wainwright and other sporting legends have paid tribute to the late Doddie Weir in a video released on what would have been his 55th birthday. The video has been created to honour ...

04 Jul 2025 at 00:01

Your Community

IN PICTURES: New Laois book called Healing Whispers launched to raise funds to help people with Motor Neurone Disease

Healing Whispers is a new book of affirmations and positive quotes together with photography, with the single aim of raising as much money as possible for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory ...

03 Oct 2021 at 22:53

Northern Ireland

Celebrities embark on 555-mile cycle for MND research and deliver Lions match ball

A team of celebrities and rugby players are preparing for a 555-mile cycle challenge around the island of Ireland to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND) in memory of the late Doddie ...

15 Jun 2025 at 00:01

National News

GAA community rallies to help man who lost use of both arms and legs

The GAA community in Co Cavan has rallied to support a former player who has lost the use of his arms and legs. Thomas Doonan’s world turned upside down in October 2020, as he was diagnosed with Motor ...

28 Mar 2024 at 10:20

Northern Ireland

‘Weir in this together’: ex-Lions call on fans to join MND fundraising challenge

Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings is one of four former British and Irish Lions calling on people to sign up for an exercise challenge to raise funds for research into motor neurone disease (MND). ...

19 Dec 2024 at 06:23

National News

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

For nearly 40 years, Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird, who has died aged 74, brought stories from around the world to TV screens across the country. One of the best-known faces in Irish journalism for ...

12 Mar 2024 at 11:15

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