Goal

‘I landed in Addis Ababa for a challenge that blended my love of running with a commitment to those in need’

In the 40th anniversary year of Live Aid, New York-based Bray man Mark O’Toole explains what motivated him to do the Great Ethiopian Run

Mon Jan 13 2025 - 06:01

Death announced of East Timor peace campaigner Tom Hyland (72)

Tributes to former Ballyfermot bus driver led by President Michael D Higgins

Tue Dec 24 2024 - 14:55

Jack McCaffrey: ‘After my hamstring exploded for the 10th time, I was thinking ‘what am I doing’?’

After three seasons away, one of Dublin’s favourite sons, Jack McCaffrey, overcame his doubts and returned to help Dessie Farrell’s men reclaim a coveted All-Ireland title

Sat Dec 23 2023 - 06:00

‘They chose to work to help others in need’: Tributes to Goal staff killed in Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Tánaiste says each of the 32 deceased ‘leaves an extraordinary legacy of kindness, compassion and humanity’

Wed Jul 12 2023 - 19:26

What can other countries learn from Sierra Leone’s sexual violence state of emergency?

A state of emergency was declared four years ago and had some success, but those on the front line say more support and funding is needed

Sun May 21 2023 - 06:00

Sudan conflict: 163 Irish citizens and dependents now evacuated as ceasefire holds

Tánaiste describes situation of Sudanese surgeon trying to bring family to safety as ‘challenging’

Fri Apr 28 2023 - 10:10

Sudan: As embassies evacuate staff, those left behind search for options

More than 400 people have been killed since fighting began on April 15th

Tue Apr 25 2023 - 05:00

‘Extremely dangerous’ in Sudan, says doctor whose family is ‘trying to find a way out’ of Khartoum

Irish citizen Zenira Elbasheer says her family have no internet access and are difficult to contact

Mon Apr 24 2023 - 17:40

‘A deeply personal disaster’: Goal pays tribute to 28 staff killed in Turkey-Syria earthquake

Irish aid agency chief says a small number of staff in the regions have not yet been accounted for

Wed Feb 15 2023 - 17:43

Goal says at least four aid workers still missing in rubble after earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Those who survived are assisting in efforts to locate others, deputy CEO said

Fri Feb 10 2023 - 08:03

Finding a perfect December running target ... in Barbados

Races this month range from the sunny Caribbean and the Antarctic Ice Marathon for dedicated runners - to the Goal Mile for everyone

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 18:47

Was Grace Gifford pregnant when she wed Joseph Plunkett in 1916?

New documentary suggests couple’s hasty marriage may have been to ward off scandal

Wed May 18 2022 - 21:46

Grid Finance secures €100m from UK-based Fasanara to grow SME lending

Cash-advance lender focusing on short-term loans to merchant card financing

Mon May 16 2022 - 05:35

Which Irish charities are running fundraising appeals for Ukraine?

Irish public donate millions of euro and offer spare accommodation to Ukrainians

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 19:08

Grid Finance names former top Department of Finance official John Moran as chairman

Company advances cash to micro and small businesses

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 12:21

Crowdfunding: will Central Bank oversight help or hinder sector?

Experts hope it will help Ireland catch up with UK – but the model will always be risky

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 05:04

Ciara Mageean still coming to terms with a difficult Olympic year

Injury before the Games and death of coach Jerry Kiernan were two crushing blows

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 06:00

Five reasons to keep running (or walking) through the Christmas holidays

Yule enjoy the lazy, chocolate-filled days more by staying active over the festive period

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 06:01

Ken Early: Don’t make players pawns in sad and bitter Covid culture war

Victor Lindelof breathing issues latest in line of incidents incorrectly linked to vaccines

Mon Dec 13 2021 - 05:39

Climate change glossary: Do you know your carbon footprint from your carbon budget?

It’s easy to get lost in the terminology around climate. Here’s a quick run-through

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 00:00

Ken Early: This Ireland feels like a team at the beginning of its story not the end

Stephen Kenny’s team has got people interested in what happens next

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 05:30

UN food summit accused of favouring big business ahead of farmers

Ireland expected to back ‘food systems’ approach to ensure sustainable production

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 20:29

Pfizer chief says enough Covid doses to meet WHO’s vaccine goal

Albert Bourla believes it’s ‘feasible’ to inoculate at least 10% of people in every country

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 19:05

Pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness as one global family

The virus has taught us that as long as one person is at risk, we are all at risk

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 01:00

Paul Howard: ‘I thought I was having a heart attack. That was how it started’

I’ve been drawing up a list of all the things I plan to eat after my operation has been completed

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 06:00

Aer Lingus likely to get penalty fee in wake of Stobart failure

Airline owner Esken responsible for ‘certain obligations under the franchise agreement’

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 05:30

Aer Lingus to fly five Stobart routes to Britain until ‘at least’ July 19th

High Court appoints provisional liquidators to Stobart Air after it ceased trading

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 20:53

Sierra Leone opens first wastewater treatment plant with help from Ireland

Irish water services sector personnel support Goal in providing facility in Freetown

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 12:50

Oscars 2022: My predictions for next year’s best-picture nominees

Donald Clarke forecasts how next year’s category may look as the industry creaks back into action

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 11:00

Terrified locals in Sierra Leone brace for another Ebola outbreak

West African nation braced for spread of the deadly disease from neighbouring Guinea

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 01:00

Carbon and climate core to big business

‘Companies are keen to show their impact on the global sustainability challenge’

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 00:00

PTSB announces appointment of two new directors

Both appointees have worked as non-executive directors as several other companies

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 11:48

Former minister’s trek to Everest Base Camp helps Ugandan village

Jimmy Deenihan raised funds for Goal water project after being ‘shocked’ during 2019 visit

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 00:30

Call for Ireland to support making vaccine technology openly available

Irish organisations’ open letter to Taoiseach says ‘united action’ needed on Covid-19

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 13:25