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Irish Red Cross trains volunteers in psychological first aid to deal with impact of Covid-19

Over 60 Irish Red Cross volunteers have been trained in Psychological First Aid in a bid to combat the negative impact of Covid-19 on people’s mental health. The training, which is delivered online, equips the volunteers with the necessary skills to ...

08 Oct 2020 at 11:46

Fun and Games

Laois knitters needed in blanket world record attempt!

Calling all knitting enthusiasts in Laois! A team of Irish knitters are calling in the help of all with knitting skills to help break the world record for the largest knitted blanket! A group of knitters from Clare and Inismore came up with the ...

16 Feb 2018 at 16:23

Local News

Laois Red Cross to ambulance service cash boost

Emergency services in rural Laois have received a boost with confirmation of a €50,000 grant for new Red Cross ambulance in Laois. Loais/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan, said money comes from a new round of the ...

13 Jul 2018 at 16:38

National News

Irish Red Cross renews appeal to public to house Ukrainian refugees

The Irish Red Cross has renewed its appeal for the Irish public to consider pledging a room in their homes for Ukrainians. The 'Safe Homes' appeal has also called on landlords and those with vacant properties to consider hosting families ...

19 Apr 2024 at 09:01

National News

Ireland donates 6 million euros to Myanmar earthquake response

Ireland has donated 6 million euros to help respond to the “devastating” earthquake which has claimed more than 1,000 lives in Myanmar. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, struck ...

29 Mar 2025 at 15:46

Local News

Laois groups share €1,000 from Tesco Community Fund

Three Laois-based groups are to share funds from the Tesco Ireland Community Fund initiative. The supermarket chain is donating €1,000 to three community groups across Laois - Embrace FARM, Laois Red Cross and Rath National School - in ...

19 Jan 2021 at 21:30

Local News

Laois division of Irish Red Cross appeals for supplies to make much-needed scrubs for frontline staff

The Irish Red Cross Laois Area division is appealing for cotton and elastic supplies to continue making vital scrubs and face masks for frontline staff battling the Covid-19 pandemic. In a post on their Facebook page, they said: "We ...

21 Apr 2020 at 13:14

National News

€3m for Ukraine aid raised by Late Late Show viewers as part of Red Cross appeal

Three million euro has been raised for Ukraine aid as part of The Late Late Show Irish Red Cross fundraising appeal. The significant amount was raised in less than 24 hours after a funding appeal on the show last night (Friday ...

05 Mar 2022 at 16:47

Events & Listings

Irish Red Cross in Laois welcomes new members to special event

Laois people who feel they could help a lifesaving local service is invited to head to Mountrath this weekend. The Laois branch of the Irish Red Cross is holding an outdoor training session to which new and prospective ...

02 Sept 2021 at 18:23

National News

Tánaiste confirms Libya will receive €1 million in Irish Aid as floods kill 3,000

The Tánaiste has confirmed €1 million in Irish Aid will be donated to the people of Libya after devastating flooding left 3,000 people dead and thousands missing. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for ...

13 Sept 2023 at 16:58

National News

Thousands of refugees may be forced back to hotels after students return

Thousands of refugees could be forced back into hotels and bed and breakfasts next month when student accommodation is no longer available. Liam O’Dwyer, the secretary general of the Irish Red Cross, said around ...

08 Aug 2022 at 12:18

National News

Famous Dublin café offers helping hand to Ukrainian refugees looking for work

Ukrainian refugees are to be offered employment and training help at a famous Dublin café, which is also putting ‘Red Cross Buns’ on its menu to aid the humanitarian effort. Bewley’s Café in Grafton Street will ...

03 Apr 2022 at 12:42

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