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Bono joins Dublin Christmas Eve charity busking session

U2's Bono joined Imelda May and Glen Hansard for the 15th annual Grafton Street Christmas Eve busk, raising vital funds for the Dublin Simon Community to fight homelessness. Read about the star-studded festive event.

Guardian's 2025 Charity Appeal Fights Division

The Guardian's 2025 charity appeal supports grassroots organisations countering far-right extremism and mending community divisions. Discover the five partner charities and how to donate.

Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.

Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

Dublin Day Trip: Best Pint & 1-Hour Flight

Discover why Dublin is the perfect extreme day trip from the UK. See Trinity College, Dublin Castle & taste the world's best Guinness, all within 24 hours.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Dublin Council Pulls Herzog Park Renaming Vote

A controversial plan to rename Herzog Park in Dublin has been withdrawn after criticism from the Taoiseach and Israeli officials. Discover the full story behind this diplomatic row.

Martin: Withdraw 'Divisive' Herzog Park Renaming

Taoiseach Micheál Martin urges Dublin City Council to scrap a proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling it 'divisive and wrong'. The park honours former Israeli President Chaim Herzog, who had strong Irish roots.

Irish Pub Crisis: 2,100 Closures Since 2005

New academic studies reveal Ireland's pubs are vanishing at alarming rates, threatening community cohesion and cultural heritage. Discover the sobering findings.

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