Benefit gig to take place in rural Wexford pub this weekend

A benefit gig for a great cause will be taking place in a rural Wexford pub this weekend... This Saturday, October 25th, in Peg’s Bar, Ballygarrett, The Les Wexicanes are playing a benefit gig in aid of The Big Splash for Little Heroes – LauraLynn. Over the last three years, The Big Splash has raised more than €170,000 for …

Gorey and Arklow residents go for late night dip to support Snámh don Phalaistín

Residents from the neighbouring towns of Gorey and Arklow took part in a charity fundraiser last night... The groups met at 9:20pm along the Courtown Beach to partake in a "Pink Moon: A Celestial Wonder" fundraiser. A relatively large turn out showed up, with their aim of supporting Palestine. Gorey/Arklow IPSC activists supported the fantastic …

Wexford Grandad overcomes fear of the sea for charity fundraiser

A Wexford Grandad overcame his fear to raise money for charity... Grandad Peter, afraid of the sea, swims to the aid of charities raising over €200,000 over past three years. During Covid and feeling quite helpless, Peter and his daughter Derbhaile, took to the sea off Cahore in Co. Wexford, for both their physical and …

Wexford man raises over €3,000 for charity after hosting boxing night

A Wexford man has raised over €3,000 for charity.... Mick Abidoye, a Wexford native and Irish business owner and influencer, hosted a charity boxing match at Dublin's Bluebell FC on March 30th, benefiting Shannon's Hopeline. This charity is dedicated to supporting and educating the youth on the vital importance of mental health care. Mick's business, …

Wexford Hurler Highlights That December Is The Month Of Giving

"What do you want for your birthday?" is a typical question one would ask a 21-year-old... But, an unconventional answer to that question is "I'm asking for donations to Mental Health Ireland." Current Wexford hurler and former Wexford footballer Jake Firman has taken the initiative to raise funds for a charity that "means a lot" …

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