Women’s Aid Dundalk presented with cheque from international event

On 16 April 2026, Women’s Aid Dundalk representatives Ann Larkin, Grainne Smyth and Cíora Sarsfield received a €10,000 cheque from Olive Cluskey Deasy on behalf of the Ireland Stand at the Bazar International de Luxembourg, which occurred in November 2025.

Olive Cluskey Deasy, who has been a member of the event’s Ireland Stand for many years, has a local connection to Women’s Aid Dundalk’s service area, as she is originally from Castlebellingham, Co Louth.

The Bazar International de Luxembourg is the largest international, annual fundraising event in Luxembourg that donates its profits to humanitarian projects worldwide. The Bazar features dozens of stands representing single countries or country groups, with each one selling a tempting assortment of food, drinks and non-food items that authentically showcase their nations.

All funds raised through these sales get distributed to selected charitable causes, efforts and groups. This weekend-long event is run entirely by approximately 1,500 volunteers.

Bazar International de Luxembourg supports a wide range of humanitarian projects, with new candidates selected each year by Bazar members. Those on the event’s charity team evaluate each one and make the final decisions.

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The chosen organisations collectively  receive all profits related to Bazar International de Luxembourg. Women’s Aid Dundalk was  the Ireland Stand’s selected recipient of funds it raised in 2025.