The death toll has passed 15,000 following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The Irish public has been asked to support those affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The 7.8 magnitude earthquake has claimed over 15,000 lives in Turkey and Syria, but rescue missions are continuing. Rescuers are desperately trying to save people trapped […]
3 years ago
They are still taking donations. Dublin estate agent Keane Thompson opened up an appeal for donations to be made for Ukraine, only to be met with a number of inappropriate items to be given. The south Dublin agent launched the appeal last week, looking for clothes, medical and baby supplies and toiletries to be donated […]
4 years ago
There are ways to help from abroad. With several weeks of tensions mounting, Russian President Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukraine, with nearly 20,000 troops crossing the border. Marking the start of war, many world leaders have now warned that this may be the biggest in Europe since World War Two. “President Putin has chosen a […]
4 years ago
What a woman. A devastated mum whose son was stillborn has donated 50 pints of breast milk to sick babies. 34 year old Sarah Lampley was left heartbroken after she experienced heavy bleeding in her 38th week of pregnancy. She experienced placental abruption which was a threat to her own life, and she sadly lost […]
4 years ago
Brought to you by DublinTown Christmas is the season of giving, and giving is a very powerful thing indeed. Giving has the ability to bring a smile, bring laughter and it even has the ability to change someone’s life. So this year, DublinTown is working with Visa on Tap to Give for Good, where you […]
6 years ago
One billion. According to TIME, the fund to restore Notre Dame cathedral has reached €1,000,000,000,000. One billion. Let that sink in. Stephane Bern, a French TV personality, who was one of the first people to launch the funding appeal, announced the news today, saying: “The billion-euro mark of donations was reached during the day.” In […]
7 years ago