News Archive
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2010
Posted on September 3, 2010
Fighting Blindness Needs You in the lead up to Christmas 2010
Posted on August 30, 2010
National Raffle
Posted on August 19, 2010
Congratulations to our latest Private Members Draw winner!
Posted on August 11, 2010
Committed member Marina O’Neill goes the extra mile for Fighting Blindness
Posted on July 22, 2010
Congratulations to our latest Private Members Draw Winner- June 2010
Posted on July 8, 2010
Supporter Spotlight: Mary Aylward
Posted on July 5, 2010
Kathleen Ahern from Co Cork is the proud winner of a new Peugeot 107 -- a star prize in our Private Members Draw
Posted on June 21, 2010
Very special thanks to Tara Fernandes for securing a donation from Microsoft Ireland for Fighting Blindness.
Posted on June 10, 2010
The latest winner in our monthly prize draw to benefit Fighting Blindness.
Posted on May 21, 2010
Following the European Patients’ Forum’s Annual General Meeting, Avril Daly elected to EPF board members for a two year term.
Posted on May 17, 2010
Supporter Spotlight: Gerry Behan
Posted on May 10, 2010
Nominate someone you know in the Making a Difference Awards
Posted on May 10, 2010
VISPA calls for implementation of National Vision Strategy - VISPA Vision Week May 9-15
Posted on May 9, 2010
VISPA Vision Week with Specsavers -- May 9-15, 2010
Posted on April 19, 2010
Latest winners of the Private Members Draw
Posted on March 23, 2010
Reported in the Irish Medical Times, Laura Finn reports that Ireland has potential as a centre of research for rare diseases, but we have been left behind in terms of diagnosis and treatment.
Posted on March 19, 2010
RCSI Hockey raise €270 for vision research!
Posted on March 11, 2010
Who was the lucky winner in our latest Private Members Draw?
Posted on February 20, 2010
View the winners of the Private Members Draw, January 2010
Posted on February 19, 2010
Special advance screening on the new film, Extraordinary Measures staring Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser.
Posted on February 8, 2010
Irish International Rugby stars Shane Byrne and Mick Galwey talk about why they support Fighting Blindness on Ireland AM
Posted on January 14, 2010
View the winner list from our December 09 Private Members Draw and Christmas Appeal Raffle
Posted on January 11, 2010
Bring your phone to work on January 13 to help raise funds for Fighting Blindness
Posted on January 4, 2010
Head of Counselling, Mary Lavelle Joins the National Disability Authority
Posted on January 4, 2010
This year, we need your help to increase funding to take our research to the next level.
2009
Posted on December 17, 2009
Winners from our Christmas Appeal Raffle and our November Private Members Draw
Posted on December 14, 2009
Michael Griffith receives an honorary doctorate from Trinity College, Dublin
Posted on December 14, 2009
This Christmas, we need your help to increase funding to take our research to the next level.
Posted on December 10, 2009
Patient Leading Vision Research to be Honoured by Trinity College Dublin
Posted on December 9, 2009
Celebrate the holiday season during an afternoon of song to save sight
Posted on November 25, 2009
Michael Griffith to be awarded Honorary Doctorate from Trinity College, Dublin
Posted on November 23, 2009
Help fund world-leading research into treatments and cures for blindness by purchasing your Christmas cards and gifts from us!
Posted on November 10, 2009
A very warm thanks to all the volunteers, trekkers, members and donors that participated in Fighting Blindness activities this autumn.
Posted on November 6, 2009
Roisin Begley's cookbook featuring recipes from friends and neighbours is a real treat for the holiday season.
Posted on October 12, 2009
Recap and Photos from the 2009 AGM
Posted on October 12, 2009
Cian O'Loingsigh and son take on the Dublin Marathon blindfolded to raise funds for Fighting Blindness
Posted on October 9, 2009
Celebrate the season and help fight blindness during our Christmas card sale
Posted on October 8, 2009
The leading providers of services to people with sight loss and blindness have today, on World Sight Day 2009, called for the Government to work together with them to develop and implement a National Vision Strategy for Ireland.
Posted on October 7, 2009
Head to the Talbot Hotel for a table quiz to aid Fighting Blindness
Posted on October 5, 2009
Win an original painting with proceeds going towards Fighting Blindness
Posted on October 5, 2009
Tickets are just €10 for an unbelievable raffle organised by Fighting Blindness Everest Trekkers.
Posted on September 15, 2009
All are welcome to attend the Fighting Blindness AGM to learn more about the organisation and advancements in retinal research.
Posted on September 15, 2009
Join the Fighting Blindness National Awareness and Fundraising Campaign and help find treatments and cures for blindness.
Posted on September 10, 2009
Pick up some lovely greeting cards in aid of Fighting Blindness
Posted on September 9, 2009
2009 Grand Slam Year Signed Jersey
Limited ticket Raffle
Posted on June 29, 2009
Communications Executive vacancy
Posted on June 9, 2009
European Strategy on Rare Diseases is adopted by Health Ministers of the EU
Posted on May 14, 2009
Dave Waldron steps down after nine years
Posted on May 14, 2009
Avril Daly elected to board of the European Rare Disease Organisation
Posted on May 13, 2009
Join us on our sponsored Clonakilty walk on June 21
Posted on May 12, 2009
Over 10,000 delegates attend
Posted on April 20, 2009
Private Members Draw winners for March and April
Posted on April 20, 2009
Comedy night in the Laughter Lounge
Posted on April 20, 2009
Pope receives the Macular Disease Patient Charter
Posted on April 1, 2009
Mini marathon star in today's Evening Herald
Posted on March 30, 2009
Taoiseach & President of Ireland to attend ICEVI Conference
Posted on March 30, 2009
Iceland trekkers on way to meet fundraising target
Posted on March 27, 2009
Many thanks to Cityjet!
Posted on March 15, 2009
Just answer a quick question
Posted on March 15, 2009
Take part in aid of FB!
Posted on March 10, 2009
March 19
Posted on March 9, 2009
First prize of €5,000
Posted on March 9, 2009
Check out our ad on Setanta Sports
Posted on March 2, 2009
Rare Disease Week celebrations
Posted on February 11, 2009
Australia Ambassador helps launch cycle challenge
Posted on February 10, 2009
Sporting Luncheon is a winner!
Posted on February 10, 2009
All credit to HSSCU for funding boost
Posted on January 26, 2009
Cork research group in race to refine artificial eye technology
Posted on January 23, 2009
A warm welcome to our new-look website!
Posted on January 15, 2009
Check out if you've claimed January's prize.
Posted on January 13, 2009
ICEVI 7th European Conference
2008
Posted on December 12, 2008
Landmark year for Fighting Blindness and its research into cures
Posted on November 18, 2008
Showcase of Developments in Assistive Technology
Posted on November 5, 2008
Crowd of supporters and photographers turn out at AIB Banking Centre, Dublin
Posted on October 21, 2008
19 staff members take part in aid of FB
Posted on October 14, 2008
Boylesports & the Evening Herald team up for Fighting Blindness
Posted on October 13, 2008
Information about AMD given to hundreds of people at Dublin's RDS
Posted on October 10, 2008
Light for Sight Weekend to take place over October Bank Holiday
Posted on October 9, 2008
VISPA - the Vision Impaired Service Providers Association - launched its report Eyes on the Future to mark World Sight Day today - October 9.
Posted on October 6, 2008
Fighting Blindness Celebrates 25 years at AGM - 50% rise in income and record research investment reported
Posted on September 19, 2008
People attending the Fighting Blindness AGM will hear from a patient who has had revolutionary gene therapy for his eye condition.
Posted on September 1, 2008
Skydive by presenters raises €2,000
Posted on July 20, 2008
Kind donation from employees
Posted on July 15, 2008
Thanks for the donations
Posted on June 16, 2008
Join our weight-loss study and eat right for sight
Posted on June 5, 2008
Awareness about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) at the Over 50s shows in Cork and Galway
Posted on March 6, 2008
15th Retina International World Congress. July 4 - 5, 2008. Finland
Posted on February 28, 2008
Dublin's 98 presenter Dave Moore from the Morning Crew interviewed Fighting Blindness scientist Dr Finbarr O’Sullivan of Dublin City University for his ‘Dave’s World’ feature.
Posted on January 10, 2008
After 12 years at the helm of Fighting Blindness, Michael Griffith will retire as chief executive at the end of March 2008.