Joseph Okoh

30 Ukrainian refugees
volunteered to pick up litter in Portlaoise to say thank you to their host communities in the county.

Ukrainian refugees join 'Clean-up Week' in Laois

With National Spring Clean efforts in full swing in communities across the country, Ukrainian refugees have been helping with clean-ups in Co Laois.

Leinster • 22 Apr 22

24 Ukrainian refugees have been welcomed by Dynamo Dublin FC and integrated into their underage teams

Integration goal for young Ukrainian refugees

Young Ukrainian refugees have been enjoying a kickabout in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, thanks to a new football integration initiative.

Dublin • 15 Apr 22

Paul McQuaid has been refurbishing unwanted and unused bikes for Ukrainian people who have arrived in Ireland in recent weeks

Unwanted bikes repaired and refurbished for refugees

A Dublin bicycle shop has been refurbishing unwanted and unused bikes to pass onto Ukrainian refugees in need of transport.

Ireland • 07 Apr 22

The 24m high mural was created by street artist and activist Joe Caslin

New mural in Tullamore aims to highlight integration

A young woman who has just been granted refugee status in Ireland is the subject of a new 24m high mural in Tullamore, Co Offaly.

Ireland • 04 Apr 22

Bhangra is back for St Patrick's Day

A group of Bhangra dancers whose performance stole hearts last St Patrick's Day are hoping they have another viral hit on their hands.

Dublin • 16 Mar 22

Hogai Wardak arrived in Ireland in September 2021 under a resettlement programme

Afghan refugee 'excited' for first St Patrick's Day

An Afghan refugee who escaped the Taliban takeover last August is looking forward to celebrating her first St Patrick's Day in Ireland.

Ireland • 15 Mar 22

Arzu Gorbil has been handcrafting crochet dolls, including a new range for St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day dolls come with a Turkish twist

A Turkish woman living in Dublin has left her pre-pandemic life behind to pursue her passion and start a new business - handcrafting crochet dolls, including a new range for St Patrick's Day.

Ireland • 14 Mar 22

Christiana Diyaolu is appealing for help to bring her sister home from war-torn Ukraine.

Sister appeals for help for student stranded in Ukraine

The family of a 19-year-old Irish medical student who is stranded in the Ukrainian city of Sumy have appealed for more help to bring her home.

Ukraine • 04 Mar 22

The 'Trailblaiser' project has delivered 21 refurbished bikes and safety gear to children living in Mosney

Bike donations bring delight to children in Mosney

A project that aims to improve the mental health of people living in Direct Provision through cycling has passed a significant milestone.

Leinster • 23 Feb 22

Andrew Carr and his fiancée Bernadette Hogan are supporting the Irish Heart Foundation's 5km Love Run this weekend.

Stroke survivor joining Valentine's fundraising run

A Dublin man who suffered a stroke just two days after proposing to his girlfriend is preparing for a fundraising run for the charity that helped him recover.

Health • 11 Feb 22