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Niall O'Keeffe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross, discusses the children who arrived in Ireland from Egypt last night.

Taking a parachute and jumping is exactly what three volunteers from the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross will be doing later this year! In August, they will take part in a parachute jump to raise funds for the Irish Red Cross. A coffee morning will be held this Saturday, to raise funds for the jump. To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined in-studio by Clare Honorary Treasurer & Clare Community Officer, James Lafferty, Brothers of Charity & Irish Red Cross Clare member, Helen Nagle, and Liz Leamy, who is the driver behind the coffee morning. Photo (c): Clare FM

James Lafferty is the Irish Red Cross Clare Honorary Treasurer and Irish Red Cross National Volunteer of the Year. He joined Alan Morrissey on Morning Focus to talk about the launch of the Irish Red Cross Clare Branch's Tour of Clare and upcoming fundraising.

The Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross is reaching out for your help! They are currently seeking new drivers to assist with their vital services. To share more details about this important initiative, Alan Morrissey was joined by James Lafferty, the Irish Red Cross Clare Honorary Treasurer and Irish Red Cross National Volunteer of the Year, who spoke about the crucial role drivers play in supporting the community and how you can get involved. Photo (c) Clare FM

Niall O'Keefe - Head of International and Migration, at the Irish Red Cross.

The Irish Red Cross Clare will hold a special mass for Clare Red Cross volunteers, both living and deceased, in honor of their work supporting the people of Co. Clare this evening, in Ennis Cathedral at 7:30pm. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Irish Red Cross Clare Honorary Treasurer, James Lafferty. Photo (c): Clare FM

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/28he7koz Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Sick children from Gaza in Ireland for medical treatment. Leanaí tinne as Gaza in Éirinn le cóireáil leighis a chur orthu. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that eight sick children have arrived in Ireland from Gaza for treatment in hospitals in this country. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Aire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly go bhfuil ochtar páistí tinne tagtha go hÉirinn as Gaza le cóir leighis a chur orthu in ospidéil sa tír seo. Ireland is one of ten countries that has accepted a request from the World Health Organization to come to the aid of children from Gaza suffering from cancer, blood disorders or other serious illnesses. Tá Éire ar cheann de dheich dtír a ghlac le hiarratas ón Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte teacht i gcabhair ar leanaí as Gaza a bhfuil ailse, aicíd fola nó galar tromchúiseach eile orthu. Around 30 sick children are due to arrive in Ireland from Gaza in the next few months and the first eight were welcomed as they disembarked from a Slovak Government plane at Dublin Airport last night. Tá thart ar 30 leanbh tinn le teacht go Éirinn as Gaza as seo go ceann roinnt míonna agus cuireadh fáilte roimh an gcéad ochtar nuair a tháinig siad amach as eitleán de chuid Rialtas na Slóvaice ag Aerfort Bhaile Átha Cliath aréir. The children were accompanied by caregivers and siblings, and they will live with health workers who have volunteered to provide them with accommodation. In éineacht leis na páistí tháinig cúramóirí agus deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha dóibh, agus cónóidh siadsan le hoibrithe sláinte a dheonaigh lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh. In light of its implications, the plan has been in preparation for some time by various Government Departments and the Health Service Executive in collaboration with medical professionals and the Irish Red Cross. I bhfianaise a aimpléisí atá sé, tá an plean á réiteach le tamall ag Ranna Rialtais éagsúla agus Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte i gcomhar le lucht leighis agus Cros Dhearg na hÉireann. It is understood that a medical team from Ireland went to Gaza to assess sick children and to obtain further information about their needs from their families or other caregivers. Tuigtear go ndeachaigh foireann leighis as Éirinn go Gaza le measúnú a dhéanamh ar leanaí tinne agus le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoina gcuid riachtanas óna muintreacha nó ó dhaoine eile a thugann aire dóibh. However, children with orthopedic needs are not currently being considered due to lack of resources. Níl leanaí a bhfuil riachtanais ortaipéideacha acu á gcur san áireamh faoi láthair, áfach, de cheal acmhainne. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

The Minister for Health has confirmed that a number of sick children from Gaza have been successfully medically for healthcare treatment in Ireland. For more on this the minister for overseas development Sean Flemming and Niall O'Keeffe, Head of International and Migration with Irish Red Cross.

When we were last joined by James Lafferty, the Irish Red Cross Clare Honorary Treasurer, he told us that he was in the running for the Irish Red Cross National Volunteer Of The Year award. Well, the good news – and we never doubted it for one second – is that James did it! James was nominated in two categories and, to no surprise, was crowned Irish Red Cross national volunteer of the year! James said himself in an email to the volunteers the night before the award ceremony, 'we are all winners in Clare, no matter what happens'. Photo (c): Clare FM

The Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross is holding a table quiz this weekend. It will be held in support of the Clare Community Support Services. The fundraising event will take place this Saturday. To tell us more about it, Alan Morrissey was joined by Irish Red Cross Clare Honorary Treasurer & Clare Community Officer, James Lafferty. Photo (c): https://www.facebook.com/irishredcrossclare/

Fleming Medical has continued to support the invaluable work of the Irish Red Cross. The humanitarian efforts both locally and internationally are truly inspiring, and it has put Fleming Medical in a position to support James' fundraising efforts. Fleming Medial look forward to continue their partnership and supporting the Irish Red Cross Clare Branch to carry out their vital work To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by the Clare Area Treasurer of Irish Red Cross, James Lafferty. Photo (c): Clare FM

The Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross are doing a lot of work including promoting new members to join their ambulance service and holding a Tour of Clare fundraiser. The Irish Red Cross also have plans to develop and improve their training centre in Clare. They will be holding an annual table quiz on Saturday, the 9th of November 2024. To talk more about this, Peter O'Connell was joined by members of the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross, James Lafferty and Chloe Walsh. Photo (c): Clare FM

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/23fwv5n7 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Sick children from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Ireland. Leanaí tinne as Gaza le cóireáil leighis a fháil in Éirinn. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is to ask the Cabinet for permission to bring scores of sick children from Gaza to Ireland to be treated in hospitals in this country. Tá an tAire Sláinte Stephen Donnelly le cead a iarraidh ar an gComhaireacht na scórtha leanaí tinne a thabhairt as Gaza go hÉirinn le cóir leighis a chur orthu in ospidéil sa tír seo. Children with cancer, blood acidosis or other serious illness are involved, but children with orthopedic needs are not currently being taken into account. Leanaí a bhfuil ailse, aicíd fola nó galar tromchúiseach eile orthu atá i gceist, ach níl leanaí a bhfuil riachtanais ortaipéideacha acu á gcur san áireamh faoi láthair. The matter will be discussed in a meeting of the Cabinet today. Pléifear an scéal i gcruinniú den Chomhaireacht inniu. The plan has been prepared for several months by various Government Departments in collaboration with medical professionals and the Irish Red Cross. Tá an plean á réiteach le roinnt míonna ag Ranna Rialtais éagsúla i gcomhar le lucht leighis agus Cros Dhearg na hÉireann. According to the plan, a medical team from Ireland will go to Gaza to assess sick children and to get more information about their needs from their families or other people who are caring for them. De réir an phlean, rachaidh foireann leighis as Éirinn go Gaza le measúnú a dhéanamh ar leanaí tinne agus le tuilleadh eolais a fháil faoina gcuid riachtanas óna muintreacha nó ó dhaoine eile atá ag tabhairt aire dóibh. It is intended to bring around 30 children to Ireland before the end of the year and more afterwards. Tá sé i gceist thart ar 30 leanbh a thabhairt go hÉirinn roimh dheireadh na bliana agus tuilleadh ina dhiaidh sin. Caregivers will accompany the children and they will live in homes with health care workers working in this country. Tiocfaidh cúramóirí in éineacht leis na leanaí agus cónóidh siadsan i dtithe le cúramóirí sláinte atá ag obair sa tír seo. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Since the breakout of the conflict in 2022, more than 17,000 Ukrainians have found full time employment here with many more getting involved in local volunteering and social projects in their area. To tell us more about the campaign Claire McGowran, We Act Campaign Manager.

In Part 1 of this week's episode, Adam, Seán O'Sullivan and Barry John Keane analyse Kerry's 15-point win over Meath.In Part 2, Adam interviews Rebecca O'Keeffe of Irish Sport for Palestine. Rebecca explains the link between politics and sport and outlines why it's important for Irish sports stars to speak out about the genocide.Donate to the Irish Red Cross and help support the people of Gaza: donate.redcross.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Does the right to protest mean people should be allowed to protest a politician's private home? Deputy Ged Nash joins us to discuss. The Irish Red Cross appeal to people to consider giving a room in their home over to Ukrainians and Paul Williams asks if the Justice Minister has made the right decision in deciding not to go to the GRA conference Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall O'Keeffe, Irish Red Cross, discusses a new appeal for people to host Ukrainian refugees in their home.

On this morning's show... * Johnny Luby will give us his take on the week that was * An update from Clogheen on last nights public meeting on an Eir development * More opinions on the future of modular homes as Clonmel prepares to break ground on 82 such homes in the coming weeks * The Irish Red Cross appeal for more people to open their home to Ukranian refugees * Documents show that officials in the Department of Justice had serious concerns about the wording of the Article 41 referendum * A taste of this weekend's Down Your Way * Are we set for a scorcher this weekend * And our friday Panel unpacks the topics of the week

The EU has approved a new pact on asylum and migration laws after eight years. However, many activist groups have described it as a major blow to human rights and one that will lead to ‘great suffering'. Niall O'Keeffe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross joins Ciara to discuss

The EU has approved a new pact on asylum and migration laws after eight years. However, many activist groups have described it as a major blow to human rights and one that will lead to ‘great suffering'. Niall O'Keeffe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross joins Ciara to discuss

One of the motions which emerged from Cabinet today was that Ireland would opt into EU measures as part of a migration pact. What exactly does would this pact entail and is it a good idea to be opted into it. Kieran was joined by Niall O'Keefe, Head of International and Migration at the Irish Red Cross and Matt Carthy, TD and Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs & Defence...

The Irish Red Cross in Clare are holding a raffle to raise vital funds for their Community Support Services. An array of what are sure to be highly sought-after prizes are up for grabs. To find out more about what's in store, Alan Morrissey spoke to James Lafferty and Chloe Walsh who discussed the raffle and the 13th tour of Clare Fundraiser. To donate please visit: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/irishredcross

The Irish Red Cross is calling on the government to reverse its impending 90 day accommodation rule, which will limit the supply of state-provided accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine. The comments were made at a briefing held in Leinster House, our reporter Una Kelly was there.

Contact the show & Useful Links: Email: runnersdiarycork@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.therunnersdiary.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_runnersdiary_cork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075951919957⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@therunnersdiary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Fixtures Clonakilty 5 mile: - 10am - Sunday, January 28, 2024 - Clonakilty Park Hotel The Clonakilty 5Mile Run in aid of Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross, will be a new welcome addition to the Cork running calendar in 2024 and will be held for the 1st time ever on the 28th of January 2024. The run/walk will commence in the Clonakilty Park Hotel, taking the runners down the idyllic Inchydoney Road and over the first Causeway, past the Clogheen Cottages and back to the Clonakilty Park Hotel for finish line refreshments with proceeds going to both Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross. Registration at https://eventmaster.ie/event/oAb7fk3tLm 35th Annual Tommy Ryan Carrigaline 5 mile 2024, Feb 18th 2024 11:00am, Sunday Feb 18th 2024 Organised and hosted by Eagle AC This event is run under an Athletics Ireland permit/licence This course was measured by John Quigley AIMS/World Athletics Grade A Measurer https://eventmaster.ie/event/3bZmIx4tZW Doneraile Park 5k: 18th Feb @11am What better way to start the new year than to complete the annual Doneraile Park 5k. A great run in superb surroundings, designed for all ages and abilities. The beautiful surroundings of Doneraile wildlife Park is the venue for North Cork AC's annual 5k. A very popular race each year. Entry close at 8pm on Friday 16th February 2024. Entries are limited, so book online now to secure your place. https://eventmaster.ie/event/Yv3OhrOFj Kinsale 10 mile takes place on Sunday Feb 25th 2024 at 12pm Event Description: Kinsale 10 Mile road race. Hosted by: Riverstick Kinsale Athletic Club & Kinsale Community School. The race is set in the beautiful surrounds of Kinsale on a course with real potential for PBs with a fast final 5 mile net downhill section. We have had some great feedback from our races in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 and hope to make the event even better for 2024. Entry Fee 25 euro(plus 1.63 processing fee) Race T-shirt for all participants https://eventmaster.ie/event/2GdjF2qc0z Courcey 5mile: 10th March @ 9.30am Garrylucas Baech Event Description: After a successful first outing in 2023, Courcey 5 Mile Road Race is back for 2024! This is a looped five mile course taking in the back roads and main roads between Ballinspittle & Garrylucas beach near the Old Head of Kinsale. Starting at Garrylucas beach, the course takes in some fantastic scenery which includes a final mile which will have participants looking out at the Atlantic Ocean passing Garrettstown beach. Participants must be 16 years or older on the day of the race Single race entry €20 + booking fee Entry non refundable/non-transferrable Buggies / Strollers not permitted Event capacity capped, get your entry in early Chip Timed eventmaster.ie/event/6xvLiEpT5G Tallaght Ac Annual 5k Road race. Date 17th March 2024 St Patrick's Day. Start time 10am. Entry fee 20 euro All entries will receive a specially designed t shirt Open to runner's of all abilities. We have cash prizes for first 3 male and female. First junior male and female and first prize in all master categories. For every entry we will make a donation to our chosen charity. https://eventmaster.ie/event/1G0oIwDHeM Killarney Valley 5 mile: March 29th @6pm Killarney Valley Athletic Club are delighted to present Munster's newest 5-mile road race in Killarney on Good Friday (March 29th) 2024 at 6pm. This race will start and finish in Killarney town centre. - Cash prizes for the first three male and female finishers, as well as prizes for wheelchair athletes and visually impaired athletes. There will also be age category prizes and a company/business participation prize. https://eventmaster.ie/event/kML6cK2TA2

Last week, Honorary Treasurer with Irish Red Cross Clare, James Lafferty joined Alan live in studio. James was here to take us through how 2023 was for this county's branch of the Irish Red Cross, while also revealing some of their plans for this year. The Irish Red Cross in Clare does such wonderful work, and one of our listeners knows this only too well. He's so appreciative of what they do, that he joined us live on air and told his story. He explained how the Irish Red Cross has positively impacted his life. Our listener wanted to remain anonymous, so for the purposes of this conversation, we will refer to him as ‘Michael'.

Contact the show & Useful Links: Email: runnersdiarycork@gmail.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.therunnersdiary.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the_runnersdiary_cork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075951919957⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@therunnersdiary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured Fixtures Tom Kelly 8K Sunday 14th January 9.30am start St Brendan's AC will host the Tom Kelly 8K on Sunday 14th January 2024 in memory of one of St Brendan's AC founding members, Tom Kelly. This is the third year of this event. Tom was coach and club dynamo for the first 10 years and inspired both adults and juveniles with his exemplary work over the years. This race has now become an annual event in Tom's memory. We look forward to welcoming you all to Ardfert again this year for this event. It is always a great day and walkers and runners are welcome.  Enter on-line:  https://eventmaster.ie/event/DodVimAcJr Clonakilty 5 mile: - 10am - Sunday, January 28, 2024 - Clonakilty Park Hotel The Clonakilty 5Mile Run in aid of Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross,  will be a new welcome addition to the Cork running calendar in 2024 and will be held for the 1st time ever on the 28th of January 2024. The run/walk will commence in the Clonakilty Park Hotel, taking the runners down the idyllic Inchydoney Road and over the first Causeway, past the Clogheen Cottages and back to the Clonakilty Park Hotel for finish line refreshments with proceeds going to both Cancer Connect & Irish Red Cross. Runners & Walkers all welcome. Race Start Time 10am. Registration at https://eventmaster.ie/event/oAb7fk3tLm Kinsale 10 mile takes place on Sunday Feb 25th 2024 at 12pm Event Description: Kinsale 10 Mile road race. Hosted by: Riverstick Kinsale Athletic Club & Kinsale Community School. The race is set in the beautiful surrounds of Kinsale on a course with real potential for PBs with a fast final 5 mile net downhill section. We have had some great feedback from our races in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 and hope to make the event even better for 2024.  ​We would be delighted if you could join us again in 2024 and come to enjoy all the hospitaliy that Kinsale has to offer. ​All updates will be posted on our website page  and facebook page.  Entry Fee 25 euro(plus 1.63 processing fee) Race T-shirt for all participants https://eventmaster.ie/event/2GdjF2qc0z Killarney Valley 5 mile: March 29th @6pm Killarney Valley Athletic Club are delighted to present Munster's newest 5-mile road race in Killarney on Good Friday (March 29th) 2024 at 6pm. This race will start and finish in Killarney town centre. The entry fee includes a race t-shirt and postage of race number, up until March 21st 2024. For entries after this date, number and t-shirt must be collected on the day of the event. - Cash prizes for the first three male and female finishers, as well as prizes for wheelchair athletes and visually impaired athletes. There will also be age category prizes and a company/business participation prize. - Sign up today and kick-start your Easter weekend with a fantastic road race in the beautiful town of Killarney.  - https://eventmaster.ie/event/kML6cK2TA2  

The Government today has agreed to reduce welfare benefit rates and to put limits on State accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine to 90 days. The current rate of €220 per week will be reduced to €38.80 for the 3 months that Ukrainian people are in state accommodation.Kieran was joined by Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General for Irish Red Cross and Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare...

Philip Ryan, Political Editor of the Irish Independent and Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross.

Local authorities and Irish Red Cross launch new appeal for accommodation for those fleeing Ukraine. Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross.

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by James Lafferty, Irish Red Cross community Officer for Clare to announce this years annual table quiz in aid of the Irish Red Cross Clare's Community Transport Services. The event is set to take place in the Grove Bar & Restaurant on the Tulla Road Saturday 4th November at 9pm. Picture (c) James Lafferty

Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross on how they've begun paying out funds to applicants under the flood relief scheme

A discussion on people using phones while driving, Deirdre Garvey of the Irish Red Cross on funds for flood victims, and Cecily Gilligan on her book ‘The Cures of Ireland'. Tune into the Neil Prendeville Show weekdays from 9am on Cork's Red FM. May contain sensitive content.

Keran Dineen reports on a new flood relief scheme that is being put to Cabinet and Deirdre Garvey, Irish Red Cross, outlines how compensation claims will be processed following recent flooding in east Cork.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Trisha McNamara, wheelchair user and James Lafferty, Irish Red Cross Clare Hon Treasurer & Clare Community Officer. The Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross is launching its new community support vehicle this coming weekend. Sunday's launch is in honour of Tom Frawley, a man who helped the Irish Red Cross in this county in a very significant way. Picture (c) Irish red Cross Clare via Facebook

This week Ruth chats to Anna Kierans from Irish Red Cross about their Community Sponsorship programme in Galway. Since 2018 the Irish Red Cross have been involved in supporting and enabling individuals in a community to come together to provide holistic integration for a family coming to Ireland from a war torn country including Syria and Afghanistan. They are currently recruiting for this role in Galway and Anna tells us all about what is involved and the impact a community group can make for a family coming to live in Ireland.To find out more contact:Anna Kierans Community Sponsorship Officer email: akierans@redcross.ie phone: 087 060 4729Community Sponsorship Volunteer Role - https://bit.ly/3WWxeSSExplainer video:  https://theopencommunity.ie/community-sponsorship/Video of a Community Sponsorship Group in Action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5badSPngWk8

Ireland set to pay €1.5 million to EU for not housing 350 asylum seekers as part of ‘'Solidarity Agreement' For more on this Pat was joined in studio by Deirdre Garvey Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross.

Liam O'Dwyer, Irish Red Cross, outlines the immediate lack of accommodation for newly arrived asylum seekers.

Are we looking at a housing and medical crisis for refugees arriving here? Pat discusses this with Liam O'Dwyer, Advisor to the Irish Red Cross, and also Dr. Brendan O'Shea, Kildare GP, Assistant Professor for Public Health and Primary Care at trinity, on Council of Irish College of General Practitioners.

Neil gives a trip to 2 to Adelina for her funny first date story, a chat with Liam O'Dwyer from the Irish Red Cross, and Friday the 13th superstitions. Tune into the Neil Prendeville Show weekdays from 9am on Cork's RedFM.

Almost two-thirds of hotels contacted about renewing contracts to host refugees have yet to sign new deals. What will happen when the deals run out? Anton Savage was joined by Liam O'Dwyer, advisor to the Irish Red Cross, it's a bit of a bleak outlook Liam, isn't it?

On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by James Lafferty who is the Treasurer of the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross. James reviewed the busy year that was 2022 for the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross and complimented the branches volunteers for the work they carried out while putting a call on the people of Clare to volunteer as drivers for the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross in 2023. If you wish to become a driver or volunteer for the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross, you can do so by contacting 086-8323-456. If you wish to donate to the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross, you can do so by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/f/irish-red-cross-clare-area-community-services.

We discuss why Ireland is expected to be facing a refugee bed shortage of more than 14,000 before the end of March and what can be done about it. We spoke to Jack Horgan Jones Political Reporter with the Irish Times and also Liam O'Dwyer Advisor to the Irish Red Cross.

The Clare branch of the Irish Red cross is urging the public to be cautious after a member's phone was hacked by scammers who proceeded to 'seek donations' from his contacts. Over the weekend, a service user was contacted by a man purporting to be a driver with the local branch of the Red Cross and was asked for a donation to fund the community transport service. In this instance, the service user knew the Red Cross driver well and recognised that the scammer had attempted to steal his identity. Treasurer with the Clare branch of the Irish Red Cross, James Lafferty, is reminding people that the charity will never ring seeking money.

Leading Irish Indian musician and radio DJ, MEHTA, has today announced the release of his new single, We Cannot Fail (A Song for Ukraine). The idea for the track, which is written and performed by Roger Mehta, came following the artists' disappointment with the lack of support from global music artists to assist citizens in the war-torn country of Ukraine. He joined Fran to discuss.

It's hoped an event taking place in Ennis tomorrow night will help provide solutions in the accommodation crisis facing displaced Ukrainians. People in the county who are currently hosting or thinking about hosting refugees will be sharing information on what's involved in hosting and what supports and services are available. The free event has been organised by Helping Irish Hosts in conjunction with Clare County Council, the Clare Local Development Company, the Clare Immigrant Support Centre and the Clare Volunteer Centre. While representatives from the Irish Red Cross and Doras will also be in attendance at the event which gets underway at the Templegate Hotel from 7.30pm Sharon Meaney from the Clare Volunteer Centre outlines what people can expect on the night.

Anna McHugh, Spokesperson for An Post, and Charlie Lamson, Head of Fundraising with the Irish Red Cross, discuss how funds are being raised for the people of Creeslough and Reverend Susan Moore, Minister for the Rathmullan, Milford and Kerrykeel Presbyterian Church, discusses the community reaction to the explosion.

An Post and the Irish Red Cross have teamed up to collect donations for those affected by the Creeslough explosion. Jerry speaks to An Post’s head of corporate communications, Anna McHugh. You may donate by calling into your local post office.

An Post and the Irish Red Cross have opened a fund for the community of Creeslough, called the Creeslough Restoration Fund. Across the An Post network, there have been reports of people all over the country in the 920 post offices queuing up to give to the fund. Henry McKean visited The GPO in Dublin and sent us his report. Kieran was also joined by Barry Whyte, our chief reporter, who caught up with some locals, speaking outside St Michaels Church in Creeslough, where they were signing book of condolence.

Shay Anthony Lea talks to Ryan about the inspiration behind his song “Bohdana's Prayer”. All proceeds go to the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Olga Tokariuk, Independent Journalist in Ukraine and Liam O'Dwyer, Irish Red Cross Secretary-General joined Anton Savage on the show with the latest from the ground in Ukraine and about the refugee situation here.

Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, on Ukrainian refugees being moved out of student accommodation in Ireland.

Gas Networks Ireland has donated over €65,000 of vital supplies to their Ukrainian counterparts to help repair and maintain their gas system, some of which has been badly damaged in recent months by the Russian invasion. Gas Networks Ireland donates hardware to Ukraine Contacted by the Ukrainian gas system operator for support, Gas Networks Ireland worked with the Ukrainian authorities and the European Commission to establish the specific needs – before filling a large truck with essential supplies, including mobile generators, drills, saws, large storage containers and 20 one thousand litre water containers. The supplies arrived on Wednesday night, after embarking on a journey from Gas Network Ireland's headquarters in Cork last week. Speaking about the project, which took several months to coordinate, Gas Networks Ireland Logistics Manager, Ken McCarthy, said the national utility was eager to help support a safe and secure supply of gas to the people of Ukraine. “We have been deeply saddened by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and so we are delighted to be able to provide some support in this way,” Mr McCarthy said. “We have worked closely with the Ukrainian Transmission System Operator (TSO) to establish their needs there and to source the supplies which are most valuable. “As a business, it is important for Gas Networks Ireland to support our Ukrainian counterpart through this challenging time and we will continue to work closely with the TSO there to ensure we do our best to support their energy sector. “Our sub-contractors have also expressed an interest in providing supplies, so we are working with them towards another shipment.” Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine's Head of Business Development, Anton Lazarevych thanked Gas Networks Ireland for their support. “We are very grateful for the support of Gas Networks Ireland in such challenging times for Ukraine and GTSOU,” Mr Lazarevych said. Gas Networks Ireland is also preparing to donate more than €5,000 to the Irish Red Cross to further support their Ukrainian appeal, committing a donation of €2 for every customer survey completed this year to date. See more new stories here.

Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, reacts to the 3,000 Ukrainian people who will have to leave student accommodation.

We get the latest on the Irish Red Cross response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis with Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of The Irish Red Cross

Rosemarie Hayden, Irish Red Cross, and Marie Lyons, Mayo Mountain Rescue

150 refugees will be accommodated at the Army camp in Gormanston from today. Since February over 40,000 Ukrainian refugees have arrived into the country, with difficulties now been seen in sourcing accommodation for those arriving. Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross joined Kieran to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding accommodation.

Incoming asylum seekers from Ukraine and elsewhere have been staying at Dublin Airport due to a shortage of State-provided accommodation. Gormanston Camp will open its doors on Monday to house Ukrainians coming to Ireland as they flee the Russian invasion. Pat Carey is Chair of the Irish Red Cross spoke to Vincent this morning on the show.

Incoming asylum seekers from Ukraine and elsewhere have been staying at Dublin Airport due to a shortage of State-provided accommodation. Gormanston Camp will open its doors on Monday to house Ukrainians coming to Ireland as they flee the Russian invasion. Pat Carey is Chair of the Irish Red Cross spoke to Vincent this morning on the show.

Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, discusses the news that the state has no accommodation spaces available for people fleeing the war in Ukraine and other asylum seekers arriving in Ireland.

Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, has the latest update on the processing of accommodation pledges for Ukrainian refugees.

Bobby welcomed to the studio Fiona Uyema, who is a cookbook author and founder of the Asian cooking essentials range ‘Fused'. Her food, and indeed business journey, began after time spent in Japan and she's just this week launched 2 new spicy sauces with 100% of profits going to the Irish Red Cross's vital work in Ukraine. She joined Bobby to discuss.

Cathaoirleach of the Seanad Mark Daly, who is from Kenmare, was in Kyiv and Irpin at the weekend and met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He speaks about the devastation caused in Ukraine. Jerry also spoke to secretary general of the Irish Red Cross, Liam O'Dywer to find out more about accommodating Ukrainian refugees in Kerry

Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross has the latest information on pledged accommodation for Ukrainian refugees.

Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter, Irish Independent, Pat Doyle , McVerry Trust CEO on housing Ukrainian refugees, Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General, Irish Red Cross

Charlie Lamson Head of Fundraising at the Irish Red Cross shares how they still need a huge amount of funding to cope with the Ukrainian crisis.

Charlie Lamson, Head of Fundraising with the Irish Red Cross

Almost 20,000 Ukrainian refugees have now arrived in Ireland, with thousands more expected as people continue to flee Russia's war in Ukraine. The Irish Red Cross is organising the accommodation support, and its secretary general Liam O Dwyer joins me now.

Jen chats to Liam O Dwyer from The Irish Red Cross about Irish families taking in Ukrainian refugee families!

This week the programme focuses on Ukraine Fr Brendan Quinlivan has an interview with Colm Flynn who has just returned from the Polish - Ukraine border where he met with refugees and volunteers. Liam O'Dwyer, general secretary of the Irish Red Cross on plans for receiving refugees fleeing the war who have come to Ireland. Cardinal Michael Czerny, the Pope's envoy to Ukraine expresses the Holy Father's closeness to the suffering people and the work of Polish and Ukrainian Nuns in the region. A translation of the Pope's prayer for the Ukraine made at his general audience this week.

This week on episode #176 of the Bundoran Weekly podcast, Shane Smyth talks to Tibi Rotaru from Bundoran's Romanian twin town of Siret which is the main border crossing to UkraineDonations to the Irish Red Cross can be made here - https://donate.redcross.ie/ To get in touch with the podcast email podcast@bundoranweekly.com or tweet @bundoranweekly. Also find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bundoranweekly Follow the Bundoran Weekly on your favourite podcast app, listen to all episodes on demand via https://www.bundoranweekly.com or just ask your smart speaker to “Play the Bundoran Weekly”! Subscribe to the MassCast podcast here or by searching MassCast on your favourite podcast app.Purchase our theme tune - The Man from Bundoran from the Songs of Erne album - https://www.modalcitizenrecords.com All with thanks to https://www.aib.ie

Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross, discusses Ireland's 'astounding' response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Lviv is a Ukrainian city about 130 kilometres from the Polish border which is a waypoint for refugees trying to escape the conflict. The Mayor of Lviv is saying that there are 30 to 40 thousand refugees passing through the train station every day. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/03/08175638/0803Ukraine.mp3"][/audio] Jack Horgan Jones, Irish Times, Liam O'Dwyer, Secretary General, Irish Red Cross and Lara Marlowe, Irish Times, in Lviv joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y7k7z34r Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com School occupation: accommodation required for Ukrainian refugees. Gairm scoile: lóistín do theifigh as an Úcráin de dhíth. The Government is calling on the people to come to the aid of Ukrainian refugees who are to be granted asylum in this country. Tá an Rialtas ag iarraidh ar an bpobal teacht i gcabhair ar theifigh as an Úcráin a bhfuiltear le dídean a thabhairt dóibh sa tír seo. People can pledge to help the refugees on a special online portal to be set up by the Government in association with the Irish Red Cross. Féadfaidh daoine gealltanas a thabhairt cuidiú leis na teifigh ar thairseach speisialta ar líne atá le bunú ag an Rialtas i gcomhar le Cumann Croise Deirge na hÉireann. It is understood that the Government wants to seize the opportunity and take advantage of the empathy of the Irish people with the Ukrainians who have emerged since Russia invaded their country twelve days ago. Tuigtear go bhfuil an Rialtas ag iarraidh an deis a thapú agus buntáiste a bhaint as comhbhá mhuintir na hÉireann leis na hÚcránaigh atá tagtha chun cinn ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar a dtír dhá lá dhéag ó shin. Refugees will be ingested in the first instance by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth but the Government hopes that the community will be happy to provide them with accommodation as well. Is í an Roinn Leanaí, Comhionannais, Míchumais, Lánpháirtíochta agus Óige a bheas ag iongabháil na dteifeach ar an gcéad ásc ach tá súil ag an Rialtas go mbeidh an pobal sásta lóistín a chur ar fáil dóibh chomh maith. Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman pointed out that those willing to provide accommodation must be vetted and urged them to be patient. Thug an tAire Leanaí Roderic O'Gorman le fios go gcaithfidh daoine atá sásta lóistín a chur fáil dul faoi ghrinnfhiosrú agus d'iarr sé orthu a bheith foighneach. It is estimated that some 80,000 Ukrainians could come to Ireland fleeing the brutality. Meastar go bhféadfadh thart ar 80,000 Úcránach teacht go hÉirinn agus iad ag teitheadh roimh an mbrúidiúlacht. Minister of State Anne Rabbitte said that between 1,200 and 1,400 have come to Ireland since the beginning of the emergency. Chuir an tAire Stáit Anne Rabbitte in iúl go bhfuil idir 1,200 agus 1,400 tagtha go hÉirinn ó thús na héigeandála. Two - thirds already had relatives in Ireland, she said. Bhí daoine muinteartha in Éirinn cheana féin ag dhá thrian acu, a dúirt sí. What is needed is accommodation for people who have no relatives or friends here, says Anne Rabbitte. Cóiríocht do dhaoine nach bhfuil gaolta ná cairde acu anseo atá de dhíth, arsa Anne Rabbitte.

Joe chats to Charlie Lamson from the Irish Red Cross about asking Limerick people to pledge accommodation to refugees coming in from the Ukraine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Politico journalist Suzanne Lynch is at the heart of Europe in Brussels from where she offered her thoughts on the continent's first major conflict since World War ll. Charlie Lamson from the Irish Red Cross thanked Irish people for the €12 million donated for aid to Ukraine in recent days. Jean Woods made an impassioned appeal for help to send her teenage son Stephen to Texas for life saving treatment. Ahead of International Women's Day tomorrow, Fiona Buckley spoke about breaking the bias in the workplace. Hazel Revington is so upset at discovering four dead Buzzards which she believes were shot. Donal Heaney from Irish Water is a big advocate of the "think before you flush" campaign and Gerry rolled out his first song from this week's soundtrack of Dirty Dancing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Area Director of Youth with the Clare Branch of the Irish Red Cross, 21-year-old Anthony Quinn. Anthony, who's also a hotel worker, recently saved a man from cardiac arrest thanks to the CPR skills he learned from his Red Cross training. He believes all young people should receive the training. Picture (c) Irish Red Cross

20 year old Aoife Byrne from County Laois has never let her Down Syndrome get in the way of her life. As a volunteer for the Irish Red Cross, and now studying with National Learning Network, she tells Ann Marie of her many hopes, among them, her dream of living independently in the country.

The Irish Red Cross Clare has planned to purchase a second community support vehicle to benefit the people of County Clare for medical appointments. The much needed second community support vehicle is budgeted to cost €59,000. To get the vehicle over the line they hope to raise the final €4,200. On Wednesday's Morning Focus - Pat Flynn spoke to James Lafferty, Irish Red Cross Clare Area Treasurer & Community Support Officer.