charity

Fears some children won’t get a single present this Christmas

by 11/10/20 10:35am

There are fears thousands of children will lose out on their only chance to receive a Christmas present this year with the Shoebox Appeal going online. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, it’s not possible to send gift-filled shoeboxes from Ireland so...

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A pair of hardy bucks on a mission to raise big bucks

by 10/09/20 11:38am

Two of the stars of the Hardy Bucks are donning their running shoes to raise money for a cause very close to home. Peter Cassidy and Stephen Kelly, who played Frenchtoast O’Toole and Cowboy Lavin in the hit TV comedy, will tackle...

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‘The difficulty is hard to explain’ – Mayo riders conquer their own Everest

Most cyclists have that one big hill they’d love to take on some day, to test their strength and stamina...

Friday, 04/09/20 - 3:23pm Read More

‘Covid cottage’ winner is revealed

Foxford cottage
It became the most famous competition in Ireland on foot of a story exclusively published by the Western People in...

Saturday, 29/08/20 - 11:04am Read More

Covid-19 forces Mayo charity online

After more than 50 years, Western Care Association’s Annual Door To Door Collection is now going online during the month...

Friday, 28/08/20 - 5:38pm Read More

Greenway cycle will honour brave Regina’s memory

The annual 50km Greenway Cycle in aid of Mayo Cancer Support at Rock Rose House will take place this Sunday,...

Friday, 31/07/20 - 11:04am Read More

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Meals on Wheels: Lockdown Ironman helps put food on the table

Wednesday, 29/07/20 - 7:48am

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Mayo GAA star O’Shea helps launch charity 10k

Thursday, 09/07/20 - 12:34pm

Charlie’s can-do attitude is an inspiration to all

Friday, 03/07/20 - 1:07pm

Mayo charities are given thousands of reasons to love Ray

Friday, 03/07/20 - 11:29am

Incredible response to Mayo woman’s fundraiser for cancer research

Saturday, 27/06/20 - 1:49pm

Mayo student’s grand design makes a real statement

Sunday, 21/06/20 - 8:48am

Caroline is choosing to tackle cancer diagnosis head on

Saturday, 20/06/20 - 8:04am

Covid couple break their silence on reasons for cottage raffle

Wednesday, 17/06/20 - 8:09am

Mayo footballers lend their jerseys to unique charity cycle

Monday, 15/06/20 - 11:10am

Tremendous response to fundraiser for Mayo man injured in London

Monday, 15/06/20 - 6:47am

Disability charity welcomes re-opening of its Mayo shop

Saturday, 13/06/20 - 10:34am

UNMASKED: Ballina Archdeacon is a true man of the cloth

Thursday, 11/06/20 - 2:17pm

Online fundraiser for Knockmore man seriously injured in London

Wednesday, 10/06/20 - 5:23pm

Garda thanks public for their ‘life changing’ response

Tuesday, 09/06/20 - 9:45am