Organisation: Debra Ireland

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<p>Claudia Scanlon, who was born with distressing skin disease epidermolysis bullosa (EB) on the set of Friday's Late Late Show with host Ryan Tubridy and Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton, an ambassador for EB charity, Debra Ireland.</p>

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Teen helps raise €325k for Debra Ireland after Late Late Show appearance

Claudia was born with a severe form of 'butterfly skin', which has left 80% of her body covered in blisters, her hands and toes fused and she is in an electric wheelchair full-time

<p>Maria Maciukas became the cover star of a book aimed at explaining epidermolysis bullosa to primary school children. Picture: Richard Sheehy</p>

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Charity call for mental health support for families of children with painful skin condition

<p>Emma Forgarty, Debra Ireland patient representative, speaking at the launch of the charity's pre-Budget submission. Picture: Robbie Reynolds.</p>

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Charity calls for €1m a year investment for patients with 'butterfly disease'

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Cork girl with rare skin condition to feature on RTÉ show

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Snow laughing matter as 17 women trek the Arctic in aid of DEBRA Ireland

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Running Debra’s Mini Marathon to remember Lola

Walk of flame for EB charity organisation Debra Ireland

Jonathan deBurca Butler joined a group of more than 50 people in Dublin to walk on fire to support the work of charity Debra Ireland

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

Skin disease EB is ongoing trial for parents and kids

There’s still no cure for EB (epidermolysis bullosa), writes Helen O’Callaghan.   

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Leinster to pay tribute to tragic young fan

Leinster rugby fans and players are planning to pay tribute to a tragic young fan who sadly passed away after being selected to lead the team out against Connacht at the RDS Arena on Saturday.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

Meet the heroic children with Epidermolysis Bullosa described as 'the worst thing you could live with'

Ailín Quinlan meets the brave children with Epidermolysis Bullosa – an incurable and extremely painful skin condition that a medical expert describes as “the worst thing you could live with”

Fri, 21 Oct, 2016

Green Army on the march for French invasion at Euro 2016

The ‘Euro Exodus’ is under way as tens of thousands of Irish football fans make their way by air and sea to France for the European Championships.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Singles asked to aid charity by joining Debra Ireland’s Dingle Mingle

Adventurous singles are being sought for charity Debra Ireland’s upcoming Dingle Mingle, an event with a hint of romance and the chance to rub shoulders with actor Robert Sheehan.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Little Casey is happy despite the pain from a rare skin condition

Casey Connors suffers from epidermolysis bullosa. Her skin is so fragile, it blisters at the slightest touch. 

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

RTÉ soccer panel putting their fists up for a great cause

Tomorrow is EB awareness day and the RTÉ Sport panel and Conor McGregor want you to show your support with a temporary tattoo and a donation to DEBRA Ireland.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2014

Ryanair remind charities of calendar deadline

Ryanair is reminding charities that the deadline to apply for a share of the €100,000 euro proceeds from their annual calendar is approaching.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2012

Lady in red – and not much else

IT’S that time of the year again — when Ryanair convinces its cabin crew to strip off their uniform and be O’Learied at, all in the name of charity.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2011

Stars lead the pack on tough charity cycle

MORE than 1,800 cyclists including sports stars and celebrities took part in Ireland’s first closed-road mass participation cycle event yesterday in Co Clare.

Mon, 23 Aug, 2010

50 gardaí to raise money in charity cycle

Fifty gardaí are cycling to Paris this week to raise money for charity.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2008

Aldo: The Kop can silence the Gunners

HE’S BEEN at Anfield man and boy, as a supporter and as a player, so if anyone knows about the quality of Mersey it’s John Aldridge.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2008

Gardaí complete 'Tour de Force' cycle

Gardaí from various districts throughout the country, 45 in all, returned home to Dublin airport today having spent five days on their annual ‘Tour De Force’ Cycle’ raising an estimated €80,000 for the charity Debra Ireland.

Sun, 14 Oct, 2007

Gardaí prepare for 'Tour de Force'

Forty-five gardaí from various Garda districts throughout the country left Dublin airport today for Madrid on their annual ‘Tour De Force’ cycle’.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2007

Underwater Liffey walk completed for charity challenge

A 44-year-old English businessman has successfully completed an underwater walk across the Liffey in Dublin city centre.

Sun, 02 Sep, 2007

Athletes brave the waters and the wild for charity

EVERYBODY needs a break — climb a mountain or jump in a lake, songster Christy Moore once hummed, and over the weekend participants in the inaugural OSI Irish Adventure Challenge took him literally.

Mon, 15 May, 2006

eBay agrees new charity guidelines

AUCTION site eBay.ie will partner with organisations to raise funds and public awareness for charitable causes, but only if the charity benefits from 100% of the proceeds.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006

eBay unveils Irish site

The online market website eBay has officially launched a dedicated site for Irish buyers and sellers.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2005

eBay launches new website with charity drive

Online marketplace, eBay today launched its first dedicated Irish website with a major charity drive.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005