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Sunday World
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
GAA star Jarly Óg Burns and girlfriend Tara Donagh announce engagement
The couple, who met while in college at St Mary's University College in Belfast, have been together ever since With four short words Armagh's Jarlath Óg Burns and girlfriend, Tara Donagh, announced their engagement. 'And so it begins' the happy couple posted on social media alongside an engagement ring emoji. In pictures the midfielder and bride-to-be are seen standing on a beach as Tara shows off her engagement ring. Friends, family and fans flocked to the comments section to congratulate them on their big news. One said: "Congratulations Tara" and a second commented: "Aww congratulations Tara" A third said: "Amazing!! Congrats to you both" and a fourth posted: "Aw Tara, big congratulations to you". President of the GAA Jarlath Burns celebrates with his son Jarlath Og Burns at the Senior All-Ireland Football Final One of those who left a message is his brother, Lorcan, who wrote: "Stag?" to which Jarly Og reacted with a laughing face emoji Jarly Og Burns is the son of GAA President Jarlath Burns, and is one of five children. At last year's Amgen Irish Open in Co Down, Jarlath spoke about Tara and the support she has shown him over the years they have been together. 'She's a Tyrone woman for my sins,' he told EVOKE. 'She puts up with a lot from me now in fairness.' One of the first people Jarlath went to when the final whistle blew for this year's All-Ireland was Tara. 'I saw her up in the stand and hugged a very good girlfriend.' The couple, who met while in college at St Mary's University College in Belfast, have been together ever since. 'She's in her final year now of medicine and will be a doctor in March,' Jarlath said. Speaking about embracing his father when the final whistle sounded on the 1-11 to 0-13 win over Galway in the All-Ireland last July son Jarly said: 'Maybe it was an outburst of emotion for that moment. 'It's a completely freakish thing. I'm sure if someone wrote the story like that, someone would say, 'You can't, that's too unrealistic'. 'He's the second president from Armagh and it is our second All-Ireland, and to be in his first year is insane. 'And people saying to him, 'Jeez, wouldn't it be great to be handing Sam over' and for that to happen is nuts. 'I just caught eyes with him and I thought I would go up and share this moment with him. "He said he was very proud of me and it was father-son stuff. It was a great moment.' Jarlath Óg Burns and Tara announce their engagement News in 90 Seconds - May 28th
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Make-A-Wish grants 200+ meaningful milestones annually to kids with life-threatening illnesses – here's how you can help
TODAY is World Wish Day. And children's charity Make-A-Wish Ireland has revealed that it has granted over 3,500 wishes since it was founded 33 years ago. With some 650 children diagnosed with a life-threatening condition every year, the public is being urged to help make more dreams come true. 3 Make-A-Wish Ireland CEO, Susan McQuaid O'Dwyer, is calling for public support Credit: PR Handout 3 The Breen brothers, from Arklow, completed a transatlantic row to help raise funds for the charity Credit: PR Handout 3 Padraig Harrington has been granting wishes since September 2006 Credit: PR Handout Here, Susan McQuaid O'Dwyer, CEO of THIS World Wish Day, as communities across the globe come together on April 29 to celebrate the life-changing work of In the 18 years I've had the privilege to lead Make-A-Wish Ireland — and the 30 years I've spent in the charity sector — I've witnessed thousands of stories that show how a single wish can lift a family from trauma to hope, and from fear to joy. Whether it's meeting a sporting hero, becoming a firefighter for a day, or taking a magical trip with family, a wish offers more than a moment of happiness — it offers strength, it provides hope and it allows the child to be seen in a new light, away from talk of treatment and illness, providing a new talking point based on positivity. Read more on Charity Since our founding in 1992, Make-A-Wish Ireland has granted over 3,350 wishes, each tailored uniquely to a child's imagination. Today, we deliver over 200 wishes each year. These are not just 'nice-to-haves'. They are deeply meaningful milestones for children navigating the most difficult diagnoses and treatments. And yet, we do this without any government funding. That's why days like World Wish Day are so important. They remind us that our work is only possible because of people like you — our donors, volunteers, and partners. Most read in The Irish Sun The public's trust and generosity are what allow us to keep granting wishes, year after year. From small change donated in a shop to national campaigns like Wish Week and initiatives like Return For Children (our collaboration with five other national children's charities and Re-turn Ireland), every euro helps deliver hope. The charity sector in Ireland has undergone significant changes over the past few decades. Increased transparency, accountability, and the need for sustainable funding have become paramount. SPARK JOY Make-A-Wish Ireland exemplifies these values, operating without government funding and relying solely on the generosity of the public and corporate partners. Events like Wish Week and the Amgen Irish Open have been instrumental, and showcase the power of community and corporate collaboration. While tools and tactics evolve, our mission remains constant: to grant the wish of every eligible child in Ireland. With an estimated 650 children diagnosed annually with life-threatening conditions, we are determined to grow in reach, scale, and sustainability. POWER OF A WISH I'm often asked what makes a wish so powerful. The answer is simple. It's not the celebrity, the gift, or the destination — it's the experience of being seen, heard, and uplifted. It's reminding a child that in the midst of medical appointments and uncertainty, there's still magic in the world. And that they deserve it. I'm proud of how far we've come. I'm prouder still of the stories we've helped write, and the joy we've sparked — not just in children, but in families, communities, and in all of us who believe in something bigger. HELP NEEDED This World Wish Day, I invite you to be part of that story. Help us grant more wishes. Help us bring more light to children who need it most. Because sometimes, all it takes is one wish to change everything. To donate, visit
