A new online training course to help human resources (HR) departments support employees undergoing a cancer diagnosis or treatment has been launched by the Bray-based Purple House cancer support group, with backing from Core marketing communications. The course was devised by Melissa Stone from Stone Executive Consulting, and Purple House. The training is designed to […]
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Nova DJs promote Dickie Dip event
Radio Nova’s Morning Glory hosts PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe will again brave the waves in Skerries and get nippy as they prepare to take on the Dickie Dip for men’s cancer care at the Mater Hospital. The Dickie Dip is now in its sixth year. Gallagher said: “Last year Jim and I thought we’d […]
Kia reminder about clean beach drive
There’s still time to register and join over 7,000 volunteers across Ireland who have signed up already for the clean beach campaign running for three days from September 19. Supported by car maker Kia Ireland, the call-to-action is part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), a global idea led by Ocean Conservancy to mark the […]
Christmas FM kids’ appeal to start soon
Radio station Christmas FM has again signed up An Post, Cadbury and Coca-Cola this year as sponsors. The FM station return to the airwaves later this month for its 17th year. A competition open to Irish businesses big and small offers the opportunity to win a digital sponsorship package for Christmas FM worth €5,000 to promote […]
McGrath lines out for Pringles Movember push
Former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland defender Paul McGrath has been hired by Kellanova to front for Pringles savoury snack in championing men’s mental health for Movember. The idea behind Movember is to encourage men to talk openly about their mental health. The brand’s P mascot sports a QR code moustache on special edition […]
Penneys launches breast cancer campaign
Primark, owner of the Penneys retail, brand, has launched ‘We’re with you’ campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. ‘We’re With You’ features women from five countries, including Ireland, who each have been affected by breast cancer. Penneys has rolled out a 37-piece collection, designed to support those affected by breast cancer. The retailer […]
Kia supports national beach clean up
Over 400 groups and more than 10,000 volunteers have already signed up for the Clean Coasts Big Beach Clean on September 20-22, supported by Kia Ireland. With the deadline for registering fast approaching, it’s a final reminder to volunteers to sign up before 5pm next Wednesday, September 11, to avail of a free kit, while […]
Dalata raises €363k for Marie Keating
Hotel group Dalata has raised over €363,000 for the Marie Keating Foundation (MKF) ‘Drive to Defeat Cancer’ campaign in support of its long-term cancer outreach service. The funds helped with the purchase of two new mobile information units and helped to fund five new specialist nurses, bringing the medical team to seven. Every year in […]
Electric Ireland extends Pieta support
Pieta’s annual fundraiser Darkness Into Light will continue to be sponsored by Electric Ireland until 2025. This year’s event takes place on Saturday, May 6 when around 100,000 people across 200 locations in Ireland will come together at sunrise for a walk, run, jog or swim to help raise funds and bring hope to people […]
Credit Union tops RepTrak index
The results of this year’s RepTrak Sustainability Index for Ireland shows that the Credit Unions have the best sustainability reputation in Ireland out of 100 organisations measured. Glanbia, Fáilte Ireland, Lidl Ireland and An Post made up the remaining top five positions. It is the 11th year of the study which is organised by The […]
Rob Kearney for Crumlin fundraiser
Former Leinster, Ireland and Lions rugby player Rob Kearney will be the guest speaker at The Round Room in The Mansion House on Dawson Street for a night of celebration on Saturday, September 10 with all net proceeds going to the Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin (CHFC) in the hope that two new ultrasound machines can […]
Mace on static cycle tour for DSI
Mace retailers across Ireland are urging customers and staff to donate between 15 minutes and an hour of their time to cycle on static bikes and raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), the convenience store chain’s charity partner. The hope is that the static cycling events, which were launched at the Mace store in […]
Thinkhouse makes film on protecting Irish seas
The Fair Seas environmental group hired Thinkhouse to create a short film about the benefits of a healthy sea for communities around Ireland. Letter From The Sea is a two-hour film released to mark World Oceans Day (June 8th) and EU Oceans Week, along with a scientific report from Fair Seas on the need to […]
