Organisation: Make A Wish Foundation

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<p>Matthew's father James Healy, rear, with nephews Alex and Rhys Healy and niece Orla Healy at the Motorcycle and Vintage Car Run in memory of Matthew Healy, in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation at McCarthy Commercials, Watergrasshill, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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'It's about remembering and celebrating Matthew': Grieving dad hosts memorial birthday fundraiser

James organised a motorbike and vintage car run from Watergrasshill, with all the proceeds and donations going to the Make A Wish children’s charity

<p> Irene and Eoin O'Connor turned the sod in the Carrigaline Community Park for the Heart Angel Garden which will open later this year in memory of their daughter Béibhinn. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

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Work begins on new garden in memory of heart angel Béibhinn

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'This country gave me a lot': Navy welcomes rise in multi-ethnic recruits

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VIDEO: Donkey delight for Ruby, 8, thanks to Make A Wish

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VIDEO: Motors & Me: Peter Merrigan

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Band Aid - Irish style

Undertaker refused to take body of Traveller

Pavee Point has described as "despicable" the refusal by a funeral home to take the body of a teenage Traveller.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

New York trip brings huge smile to Abbie’s face; family ‘so grateful’ to Make A Wish

This trip of a lifetime showed Abbie O’Sullivan there’s a lot in life to look forward to, even where serious illness has to be faced.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

450 getting behind the wheel on Route 2014 for Cannonball

Irish drivers are well used to being stuck in the middle of traffic jams.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Wrestling champ makes Dáire’s day

Young Dáire Gorman had the best day ever this week as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Sheamus from World Wrestling Entertainment.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Inspirational Donal sits exams at home as he fights cancer

An inspirational Kerry teen is sitting his Junior Certificate at home.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2012

She’s a real sport

Model Rozanna Purcell was crowned the first winner of Celebrity Come Dine With Me Ireland earlier this year. “I love cooking and I knew I’d produced an excellent meal,” says the 21-year-old, who was up against Brian Kennedy, Paul Martin, Noel Cunningham and George McMahon.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012

Catwalk queens swap the runway for the mountain in charity climb

Four Irish catwalk queens have told how they felt on top of the world when they made the agonising slog to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Sat, 26 May, 2012

Six killed in weekend road accidents

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash late last night – the sixth person to die on the roads over the weekend.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2008

Fourth person dies on Ireland's roads

Four people were killed in separate crashes on the country’s roads over the weekend including a motorcyclist taking part in a charity event.

Sun, 31 Aug, 2008

1000 bikers raise cash for sick children

One thousand people will travel across Ireland on motorbikes today, to raise money for a children's charity.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2008

Golfer helps make a wish

LITTLE Adam Campion put on his favourite cowboy suit yesterday for a showdown with golf sharpshooter, Padraig Harrington at the Irish Open in Adare.

Thu, 15 May, 2008

Students reveal their naked ambition for charity

STUDENTS at an Irish university are posing in the nip for a charity calendar.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2007

Irish American boy makes wish and sees dream come true

A DREAM came true for an inspiring five-year-old Irish American boy when he met his family and friends in Killarney yesterday.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2005

Special day for youngest garda

GARDA Commissioner Noel Conroy will today make a special presentation to the force’s newest and youngest member.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2005

Seven-year-old is garda for a week

A seven-year-old boy, who suffers from leukaemia, has become a garda for a week.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005

‘I hope it’s a wake-up call for the medical profession’

THE mother of a young man who died following a litany of medical failures and errors said the family pursued a negligence action not for money but because of the “grave injustice” suffered by her son.

Tue, 11 May, 2004

Family wins compensation and apology from hospital

A Cork family was today awarded €76,000 compensation and a full apology from a hospital where their 21-year-old son was treated after being misdiagnosed.

Mon, 10 May, 2004