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Clonmel business man appeals for humanitarian aid and will drive it to Ukraine next week

A Clonmel businessman is preparing to bring a van load of humanitarian aid to the Polish/Ukrainian border to handover to fellow Clonmel man Andrew Laste, who is in Ukraine at the moment assisting with the humanitarian aid effort. Jamie Driver, owner ...

17 Mar 2022 at 12:55

Irish aid for Guatemala more vital after Trump’s cuts, says charity

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As Trump slashes USAID, Irish aid in Guatemala becomes more vital

Donald Trump’s cuts to US development funds in climate-struck Guatemala make aid from the island of Ireland more vital, an Irish charity has said. The funding cuts would “skew the playing field even further” and threaten the work of local partners ...

09 Mar 2025 at 17:14

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Ireland takes eight Palestinian children with urgent health needs for treatment

Eight Palestinian children have arrived in Ireland for treatment as part of a multi-agency effort. Ireland is to take in 30 children following an appeal from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to address the urgent health needs of people in Gaza....

20 Dec 2024 at 14:25

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At least 14 Irish citizens detained after Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted

At least 14 Irish citizens were detained after Israel intercepted a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Simon Harris, who is also the Foreign Affairs Minister, said there may be two other citizens whose presence is ...

02 Oct 2025 at 14:42

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Ireland increases aid to Lebanon

Ireland will double its local community funding in Lebanon, the country’s deputy premier has announced. Simon Harris is in Lebanon for a series of political engagements and to meet members of the 125th Infantry Battalion who are serving as ...

26 Mar 2025 at 16:48

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Heneghan returns to Ireland after being released by Israeli forces

TD Barry Heneghan has returned to Ireland after being detained by Israeli forces whilst attempting to provide aid to the people of Gaza, Tanaiste Simon Harris said. On Wednesday, it was announced that three flotilla vessels carrying ...

09 Oct 2025 at 17:52

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Irish humanitarians launch emergency appeal to support relief effort in Turkey/Syria

Almost a dozen Irish humanitarian organisations have launched emergency appeals to support people in Turkey and Syria following a devastating earthquake. The earthquake hit Southern Turkey and North West Syria yesterday (February ...

07 Feb 2023 at 17:10

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Humanitarian aid scheme extended to families affected by Creeslough tragedy

The Irish Government has given the go-ahead to extending a humanitarian fund to the families affected by the blast in Co Donegal. Ten people died after an explosion at a service station in Creeslough on Friday afternoon. Social ...

11 Oct 2022 at 23:03

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Simon Harris joins international allies urging Israel to lift Gaza aid blocks

Ireland’s deputy premier has joined the UK, Australia and other European states in calling on Israel to allow unrestricted aid into Gaza, describing the humanitarian suffering as “unimaginable”. In a joint statement signed by ...

12 Aug 2025 at 18:20

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Tipperary man John Lonergan honoured with Irish Red Cross humanitarian award

“The Governor” John Lonergan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards Ball in Dublin on Saturday night in recognition of his contribution to Irish society through his work in ...

20 Nov 2019 at 10:36

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Tipperary man organises dozens of generators and ambulance to be sent to Ukraine

Farm families across four Irish counties have donated dozens of items including an ambulance to people in war-torn Ukraine. Eighteen jeeps, 32 generators, thermal clothing and emergency medical supplies will be delivered in ...

13 Jan 2023 at 11:31

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Death of ground-breaking humanitarian leader Fr. Jack Finucane

Father Jack Finucane, one of Ireland’s leading humanitarians, has passed away yesterday peacefully in Kimmage Manor in Dublin at the age of 80. Fr Finucane, a lifetime humanitarian, was a leading figure in the growth of ...

08 Jun 2017 at 15:34

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