Organisation: Make-A-Wish Ireland

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>10-year-old Jason Dunne from Galway, whose dream of becoming a zookeeper was recently realised with the help of Make-a-Wish.</p>

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Ten-year-old boy’s zookeeper dream made a reality

A Galway mother is urging the public to support a charity which made her young son’s dream of becoming a zookeeper come true this year. Ten-year-old Jason Dunne has already undergone 20 operations for his rare condition called Congenital Myopathy.

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Irish Cancer Society cancels all Daffodil Day street collections due to coronavirus

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Make-A-Wish Ireland launches Christmas-in-September appeal

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Mary Byrne just abseiled down one of Dublin’s tallest buildings

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Voters in dream wedding competition believed donation was being made to charity

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Working life: Irene Timmins, Make-A-Wish

Christmas FM breaks fundraising record

Christmas FM has announced that it has exceeded all previous fundraising targets by raising more than €360,000 for Focus Ireland this year.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

Christmas FM returns to the airwaves today

Christmas FM returns to the airwaves at lunchtime today, playing continuous Christmas classics right up to December 25.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2016

Appeal for public support as #MakeMemories campaign launched by Make-A-Wish

The latest #MakeMemories nationwide campaign has been launched by the Make-A-Wish charity.

Mon, 08 Aug, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Khloe Kardashian grants Dublin girl’s Make-A-Wish to visit her in LA

Dublin teenager Abbey had her dream come true as she got to meet her idol reality TV star Khloe Kardashian recently.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

VIDEO: Tipperary man brightens up little boys Christmas with lights display

There has been some very impressive Christmas lights displays across the country this month all in preparation for the big day tomorrow but there is a special story behind one Tipperary man’s Christmas lights.

Sat, 26 Dec, 2015

Something for the weekend

1. Sleigh dogs

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

14-year-old cancer survivor enjoys dream holiday to New York

An ill teenager goes on a dream trip, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Allianz to again support Make-A-Wish Challenge in 2015

ShowjumpingIreland (SJI) chairman Tony Hurley has confirmed Allianz Insurance will again support the Make-A-Wish Challenge in 2015, following its success in Cavan last weekend.

Fri, 12 Dec, 2014

LISTEN: Síle Seoige and Friends charity single

‘Maybe This Christmas’

Tue, 25 Nov, 2014

Make-A-Wish says 'heartbreaking' drop in donations may leave children's wishes unfulfilled

Make-A-Wish Ireland has said a "heartbreaking" drop in revenues means it will not be able to grant every wish it receives from seriously ill children this year.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2014

WWE Irish wrestling star makes battling Monaghan toddler’s day

Young Monaghan toddler, Dáire Gorman, had the best day ever yesterday as he got to meet his hero, Irish wrestling superstar Seamus from the WWE.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Presentation work continues to reap rewards

It is a story of success.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2013

GAA ponder naming option

The GAA has not ruled out mimicking other codes like Premier League soccer by putting players’ names on the backs of their jerseys.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2010

GAA ponder naming option

THE GAA has not ruled out mimicking other codes like Premier League soccer by putting players’ names on the backs of their jerseys.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2010

Well done: You’re helping to make someone’s wish come true

EVERY copy of today’s Irish Examiner comes with a double bonus: a free Christmas CD album for our readers and a 10 cent donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a leading Irish children’s charity.

Tue, 04 Dec, 2007

Young golfer's fingers crossed that Ryder wish comes true

A 10-year-old Dublin boy suffering from cancer is hoping hundreds of people will walk one mile for charity today to help ensure his wish to meet the Ryder Cup team comes true.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2005