Ms Charlton said they are targeting two areas - digital funding to help groups invest in software and hardware, and those who are adapting to changes around Covid-19. RTÉ and Comic Relief’s partner for the event is the Community Foundation for Ireland, which works with more than 4,000 nonprofit organisations around the country. RTÉ, in association with Comic Relief, will bring the cream of Irish comedy and entertainment together to raise a laugh, as well as much-needed … The fund will focus on supporting non-profit organisations that provide key services and supports to vulnerable individuals who have been affected by Covid-19 across the whole of the Republic of Ireland. Many of us will know Comic Relief as the British charity founded by director Richard Curtis and comedian Sir Lenny Henry. RTÉ's Comic Relief takes place tonight from 8 pm – here is everything you need to know about tonight's show from the stars to the sketches.

The Derry Girls do The charity partner for the event is The Community Foundation For Ireland who will distribute the funds between 4,000 non-profit organisations. The evening will be hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Baz Ashmawy, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott.Most importantly, this evening's show is all about raising funds for the Irish charity sector which has been badly hit by the Covid-19 crisis.It is a star-studded affair.

There will be contributions and performances by the likes of Dara Ó Briain, Hozier, Amy Huberman, Bridget & Eamon, Chris O’Dowd, Jason Byrne, Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Andrew Scott, Niall Horan, Pat Shortt, Foil Arms & Hog, The 2 Johnnies, Una Healy, Roy Keane, Aisling Bea, John Bishop, David Mitchell, Oliver Jeffers, Soulé, the Derry Girls, Paths to Freedom, Seeing as there has not yet been a vaccine created for 'Normal People fever', a very special sketch of the show written by Conor McPherson, directed by Lenny Abrahamson and starring both Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones will air tonight.

However, now it is coming to our shores for a very special evening indeed. The funds raised through RTÉ does Comic Relief will focus on the recovery and rebuilding of Ireland. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Broadcaster. Charities can apply for funding from the €5.5m raised from RTÉ Does Comic Relief from today.The event which took place at the end of June will benefit charities which are working with older people, those with disabilities, and those medically at risk from Covid-19.The funds are being dispersed by the event's charity partner - the Community Foundation of Ireland.Chief Executive Denise Charlton told RTÉ's News at One that donations are still coming in and applications will be open until the end of September, adding that all the details are available on the charity's website. However, now it is coming to our shores for a very special evening indeed.RTÉ in association with Comic Relief will tonight host its first charity telethon in 13 years.It will be a night filled with comedic excellence and celebrities near and far.Deirdre O' Kane, Darren Smith, and RTÉ have teamed up with Comic Relief to bring together the best of Irish comedy and entertainment for a night of laughs and thrills. The event which raised over €5m took place at the end of June. Charities can begin applying for funds raised from RTÉ Does Comic Relief Updated / Tuesday, 4 Aug 2020 15:39. RTE does Comic Relief. RTÉ Does Comic Relief is providing a platform for everyone to be a philanthropist and play our part in rebuilding our society, ensuring no one is left behind.” About Comic Relief’s activities in Ireland .

RTÉ and Comic Relief’s charity partner for the event is The Community Foundation For Ireland who will distribute the funds raised.

She said the money given by the public will be dispersed all over the country, and that all communities "will be given a shot". Look back on all the action here

An Now this is a Zoom call we wouldn't mind being on. RTÉ Does Comic Relief took place on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player on Friday night.