Category Archives: charity

Arthur’s Day 2010

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Back in June I posted about the return of Arthur’s Day this September. With ticket sales well under way (and sold out in many cases! – but check www.ticketmaster.ie for full details) it looks like the 23rd September is going … Continue reading →

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The Return Of Arthur’s Day

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

Last September saw the birth of what has now been confirmed as an annual event: Arthur Guinness Day. This is the newest annual ‘holiday’ in the Irish calendar and a celebration of one of Ireland’s most famous people, Arthur Guinness. … Continue reading →

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Lonely Planet Offers Free iPhone Guides

Posted on April 19, 2010 by

Every now and then a company does something really cool. This is very much one of those times. With so many travellers stuck in foreign locations due to the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallajökull, the Lonely Planet has made 13 of its … Continue reading →

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52 Weeks, 52 Girls, A Whole Lot of Burritos!

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

A little while ago my mate Richie moved to London to a new job with We Are Social. I was lucky enough to be over in London back in February and I can safely say that London suits Richie perfectly. … Continue reading →

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Earth Hour 2010

Posted on March 6, 2010 by

Last year I wrote about Earth Hour and the campaign’s goal to present the leaders of the world our feeling on glogal warming at the Global Climate Change Conference that took place in Copenhagen. Earth Hour called on all citizens … Continue reading →

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Ballygowan Pink – B Part Of It – Update

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Just eight days ago, Ballygowan launched their ‘B Part of it’ campaign to help raise funds for breast cancer awareness across Ireland. In the Republic of Ireland the campaign supports the Marie Keating Foundation, and in Northern Ireland it supports … Continue reading →

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Give A Day, Get A Disney Day

Posted on February 21, 2010 by

Disney’s latest campaign, ‘Give A Day, Get A Disney Day’, is the latest example of a growing trend of major businesses driving community support through a volunteer programme. The campaign is aiming to inspire one million people to volunteer a … Continue reading →

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Your Country, Your Call

Posted on February 17, 2010 by

I was invited along to Guinness Storehouse on Monday evening to give input into a new Social Media focused project that is being launched. I had only been told bits and pieces about the campaign and, to be honest, I … Continue reading →

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NCPC: Dolphin Boy

Posted on February 16, 2010 by

Stunning work by Saatchi & Saatchi (US), this is a YouTube video with a difference. Although this isn’t the first “out-of-bounds” use of YouTube, it is definitely one of my favourite. Check out 2008′s Wario video that used the same … Continue reading →

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"I Like Drisco" – Haiti Charity Single

Posted on February 6, 2010 by

Thought this worth sharing as it’s a worthy cause and, lets face it, who doesn’t like Brian O’Driscoll? Check out the charity single, “I Like Drisco”, (video on the way apparently) from Johnny Rayge & ITO. All proceeds from sales … Continue reading →

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