Daa Raises €500,000 for Three Irish Charities

Daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has presented cheques totalling €500,000 to three deserving Irish charities: A Little Lifetime Foundation, Cliona’s Foundation, and Cork Penny Dinners.

This follows a year of dedicated fundraising activities across Dublin and Cork airports by passengers and daa employees.

Each charity received a cheque worth €166,666 having been selected by daa employees as part of the company’s Charities of the Year programme for 2024.

A total of €250,000 was raised through fundraising efforts by daa employees and passengers, with daa matching that figure under its new Charity Programme initiative.

Previously, daa added €80,000 to the total raised by passengers and employees, so the new approach is a significant uplift. 

A Little Lifetime Foundation is based in Dublin and supports the families of bereaved parents. Cliona’s Foundation is based in Limerick and provides financial assistance to families with seriously sick children. Cork Penny Dinners provides food, clothing and other supports to those who are struggling or homeless.

Every year, daa employees vote for three different charities as part of the Charities of The Year Programme. The Charities of The Year 2025 will be announced soon.

According to Kenny Jacobs, CEO of daa: “The incredible efforts of our passengers and employees show the impact we can make when we come together as a team. I’m really proud to be part of an organisation where the people see value in helping others and are so generous with their time. Thanks too to all our passengers whose contributions make a big difference.”