A multi-million selling US author, whose works incorporating world mythologies have spawned big screen adaptations, is now studying Irish legend and tradition at University College Cork. New York Times #1 Bestseller Rick Riordan – whose Greek myth-inspired ‘Percy Jackson’ series has been adapted into two blockbuster movies – says he […]
The Irish Wildlife Trust has launched a children’s art competition to engage children with the wonders of wildlife in this time of lockdown. Children up to 18 years of age are invited to enter the competition. Express your creativity about Irish Wildlife by drawing, painting, building models or creating collages […]
In a matter of weeks, fundraising at the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation has been devastated by Covid-19, closing the Foundation’s nine charity shops and cancelling most of its fundraising events. The financial outlook is bleak, with Jack & Jill now facing a massive shortfall of €500,000, while the 340 […]
Barnardos children’s charity has launched a national parent supportline to support all parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. The government’s response to Covid-19 has meant that normal routines and sources of support are currently unavailable to many families. Through it’s dedicated telephone supportline Barnardos can provide support and advice to parents […]
ICOS Skillnet – the learning and development division of ICOS (Irish Co-operative Organisation Society) has introduced a series of online and blended learning initiatives to support the co-operative sector, its members and their families, during the current COVID-19 public health emergency and onwards into the future. Over 30 online programmes […]