Say hello to Dabhóg from Belfast. Recently we were able to present young Dabhóg with a special mobility trike so he could be included in family cycling activities with her friends and family. As a charity that promotes inclusion and equality for children with disabilities, we are delighted to step in when possible, to ensure …
It’s always great to see children with disabilities being included in cycling activities with their family and friends. Say hello to Rose who is from the wonderful county of Galway! Since receiving her brand new special mobility trike from us here at Variety Ireland, Rose is now able to join in with his family and …
One of the many great things about our Recycle Mobility Programme is that it ensures access to cycling for children with mobility issues and other family members. Our Recycle Mobility Programme, supported by Minister Hildegarde Naughton and The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, The Department of Transport and the HSE, provides children …
Thanks to the incredible fundraising initiative of a young boy called Jack, a new Mobility Trike was presented to a school in Dublin, with the help of Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton. Jack who is 4, has a rare genetic disorder, tubulin alpha 1a, and recently received a mobility trike through Variety Ireland’s Recycle Mobility …
On Thursday 29th May, Irish actor and star of Games of Thrones, Liam Cunningham, joined a young child called Jack from Killester, Dublin, on a very special walk. Jack, who is 4, has a rare genetic disorder, tubulin alpha 1a, and has recently received a mobility trike through Variety Ireland’s Recycle Mobility Programme. The trike …
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland were delighted to present a special wheelchair bike to the wonderful students and teachers at the Cairde Unit, Redeemer Girls National School in Dundalk earlier this week. Thanks to the support of Minister of State at the Department of Health and at The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …