Charities doing Trojan community work have always relied on an Irish public never found wanting when it came to generous donations, but the Covid-19 crisis has laid bare just how it can all evaporate in an instant.

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of one of the biggest annual fundraisers for cancer support groups and charities in Cork.

A shop that is stocked and staffed entirely by cancer survivors is to open in Dublin today.

Cork Alpine Hardy Plant Society hosts garden designer Annie Godfrey of Daisy Roots Nursery, Hertford, UK, in Northridge House, on Thursday, November 28, at 8pm.

Ladysbridge and District Flower and Garden Club will meet on Monday at 8pm in Garryvoe Hotel.

Two brothers in their 50s are to undertake a gruelling 1,200km cycle in France to raise money for charity in memory of their mother who died from cancer.

The 2018 Musgrave Triathlon has raised an astonishing €250,000 for three extremely worthy causes.

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The Menu is, naturally, swathed in green this weekend, raising a glass to the Oul’ Sod and all who eat in her, recalling another splendid celebration of fine Irish produce and producers last week in Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud for the Irish Food Writers’ Guild’s annual awards beano. 

Musgrave Retail Partners have given quite the Christmas present to Cork Penny Dinners.

Charities were the big winners as thousands of women raised tens of thousands of euro by taking part yesterday in the annual Evening Echo Women’s Mini Marathon through Cork City.

A recipe book, endorsed by cancer doctors and dieticians, offers a healthy and more palatable-looking alternative to the “blitzed in a blender” mush patients often have to contend with when illness makes eating difficult.

The triathlon is a fun challenge, with the sole purpose of raising as much funds as possible for charity.

Tralee Flower & Garden Club present “The Magic of Christmas” by Rose Hickey in the Grand Hotel, Tralee, on Monday November 17 at 8pm.

Men cross-dressing, runners of both sexes, charities jumping for joy — the Evening Echo Women’s mini- marathon attracted it’s usual quota of outrageous outfits, pink wigs and big hearts, all out for a good cause.

Two cousins who have swum the length of the Shannon and cycled through every county in Ireland are on course to set an incredible triathlon endurance record.

As revellers act the goat in Killorglin for the next few days, Kerry folk in the north of the county are today beginning to prepare for a huge barbecue feast — of rump steak, pig on a spit along with lamb, chicken, goat, pheasant and fresh fish.

Women will be taking to the water in Baltimore next week to help a cancer charity.

Football legend and television pundit Pat Spillane was on hand yesterday to see off hundreds of participants in the ninth annual Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk.

Giddy-up! Three national champion horse-carriage drivers have set off on an epic journey to drive a horse and trap the length of Ireland.

A Cork doctor is playing a leading role in developing a powerful treatment for ovarian cancer that could save thousands of lives.

Queasy travellers: It’s lovely to visit family and friends during the holidays, but up to 19% of us can feel queasy when travelling in a bus or car.

Forget the 10km runs, the triathlons, the Ironman challenges — Corkwoman Joanie Hanley has hit on a less stressful way of raising of few bob that’s also fun for all the family.

A leading cancer charity has defended internet sensation Sminky Animation’s humorous ‘hands-on’ approach to promote its latest breast awareness campaign.

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Most Irish people are unaware of cancer risks, despite the fact that obesity, smoking, excessive drinking and eating are the main causes, according to recent studies.

An ambitious target of €100,000 is being set for supporters of an annual cancer research fundraiser.

Orla Dolan of Breakthrough Cancer Research tells Niamh Hennessy about her day.

A PIONEERING Irish cancer research centre has launched a national charity to help fast-track new treatments for inoperable lung cancers that will extend the lives of patients.