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Access to Cycling for Ronan in Clare

It’s great when families can engage in activities together outside of the home. What’s more special is when children with mobility issues are included. Meet Ronan from Co Clare who recently received his special mobility trike as part of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland’s “Recycle Mobility Programme. This initiative which is supported by …

Cycling Inclusion for Mayo Autism Camp  

Variety Ireland recently headed over to the wonderful County of Mayo to meet a fabulous group of volunteers who run camps for children with disabilities during school breaks. Mayo Autism Camp (M.A.C) was founded back in 2019 by parents of children with disabilities, Collette Heaney and Elisha Sweeney. With the great support of all at …

Educational Support for Special Needs Children in Dublin

 As part of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland’s “Heart of Learning Programme” we recently visited Thornleigh Educate Together Primary School in Swords, North County Dublin where we delivered iPads sponsored by The Dearcán Foundation and The Community Foundation. Thornleigh Educate Together is a DEIS school which also caters for children with learning disabilities. …

Inclusion at Creggs Rugby Club Galway

It was a double day of celebrations this week at Creggs RFC in Co Galway with Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland teaming up with both Ability West and the IRFU to provide both a special wheelchair bike and sensory room to this all-inclusive rugby club. Visitors on the day were welcomed to Creggs …

Bee Kind Project Launched in Co Mayo

Mayo Community Groups Unite for Tree Planting Initiative To celebrate International Women’s Day and National Tree Week, diverse social groups including schools, disability organisations, sports clubs, cultural groups and vulnerable communities of all ages in Castlebar, Co Mayo, came together to plant 100 heritage apple trees on Saturday 8th March 2025. Over 60 community groups …

Tesco Temple Bar Help us Donate iPads to Local School

As part of our “Heart of Learning” Programme, Variety Ireland were delighted to team up with Tesco Temple Bar, who raised money in store to pay for iPads for nearby St Audoen’s National School, Dublin 8. On hand to present the iPads on behalf of Tesco Temple Bar, was Store Manager Stephen who handed over …

Cycling Adventures with Rossa

It’s amazing the difference a special mobility trike can provide to a child with mobility issues. Not only does the trike provide essential daily physiotherapy but it also promotes physical and mental development, independence, and self-esteem in children with mobility issues by helping them master gross motor and functional mobility skills and addressing muscle imbalances. Meet …

Cycling Inclusion for Jake from Cork

A New Year and a new challenge for us here at Variety Ireland as we continue to ensure children with mobility issues have equal access to cycling. Say hi to Jake from Co Cork. Up until recently, Jake was denied the joys of cycling which most of us take for granted. However, this has now …

Three Lucky Winners win Emerald Star Boating Trip

Today was a special day for 3 lucky people of our National Fundraising Draw who each won a boating voucher to explore the River Shannon thanks to Emerald Star Cruises. Students at Grace Park Educate Together Special School in Drumcondra, Dublin, along with their teachers Alana and Lisa were on hand to draw 3 winning …

New Research Shows the Impact of Recycle Mobility Programme

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland are delighted to unveil new research that shows both the positive and mental benefits our Recycle Mobility Programme is having for both children with disabilities and other family members. Our “Recycle Mobility Programme Impact Report & Evaluation Study 2024” measures the impact that special mobility trikes are having …