daa employees raise €176,500 for Good Shepherd Cork as part of overall €530,000 for three great Irish charities
Airport operator confirms three causes it will support in 2026
2025 fundraising exploits take daa’s total donations since 2007 to almost €5m
daa has committed €530,000 to our three charities following 12-months of fundraising activities by our employees.
The amount raised was announced at a special event marking the conclusion of the 2025 Charity of the Year programme and the introduction of our 2026 Charity Partners.
Each of the 2025 charities – CRITICAL, Good Shepherd Cork and Little Blue Heroes – will receive a donation of around €176,500. These charities were chosen by our people at the start of 2025.
€265,000 was raised through employee fundraising initiatives and passenger donations across Cork and Dublin airports over the course of the year, which was then matched euro for euro by daa as part of its Charity of the Year programme.
Speaking at the event, Miriam Ryan, daa Chief Governance and Strategy Officer & Company Secretary, said:
“Raising €530,000 for our Charity Partners is something we are all incredibly proud of. It reflects the creativity and commitment of our people right across Dublin and Cork airports, as well as the kindness and generosity shown by our passengers and colleagues who supported fundraising efforts throughout the year.
From employee led events and challenges to simple, everyday actions like returning bottles through our recycling initiative, it has been powerful to see how small individual efforts came together to make such a meaningful difference. Knowing the impact this funding will have for these charities and the people they support makes the effort all the more worthwhile.”
Charity Partners announced for 2026
We also announced our three new charities for 2026, which were again selected by our employees following a process of nomination and voting. These are: Cancer Fund for Children, the Keeley D Foundation and the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Cancer Fund for Children provides emotional, social and therapeutic support to children and young people affected by cancer, as well as their families, helping them cope with the impact of diagnosis and treatment.
The Keeley D Foundation supports families who have lost a child, offering financial and practical assistance during extremely difficult times, while also raising awareness around organ donation.
The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust assists families in repatriating loved ones who have died abroad, helping to ease financial pressure and providing compassionate support when it is needed most.
