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Cycling Opportunities at EACD 2026 Galway

Recently, Variety Ireland were invited to attend the (EACD 2026) Annual Congress of the European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability event at University of Galway Sports Arena. This was a fabulous opportunity for people with mobility issues could come along and enjoy a morning of cycling and also sample special mobility trikes. People with mobility needs …

Cycling Day of Inclusion at Creggs RFC Galway

This week, the Variety Ireland Inclusion Cycling West Mobile Unit checked in for a fabulous morning of cycling at Creggs Rugby Club in Galway. It was a truly inspiring event that brought together children of all ages and abilities to celebrate inclusion, community spirit, and the joy of cycling. Organised by Variety Ireland, our partners …

Inclusive Cycling Event for National Bike Week

National Bike Week offers important benefits for children with disabilities by promoting inclusion, confidence, and independence through accessible cycling activities. One of the main highlights of National Bike Week for Variety Ireland was partnering with Fingal County Council, where we brought together numerous disability groups for an inclusive morning of cycling at Millennium Park in …

Bee Kind Project Connecting Communities

The Bee Kind Project is an innovative community and environmental initiative developed by Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland. As part of the charity’s wider commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainability, the programme combines social connection with environmental action, aiming to create lasting positive change in communities across Ireland. Recently, we partnered with Louth County Council …

First All Stars Féile of 2026 Takes Place

As a follow on from our successful Dublin GAA Féiles in 2025, Variety Ireland in partnership with the Dublin GAA and supported by the HSE, have just completed our first Dublin GAA All-Stars Féile for 2026. This month we teamed up with Round Towers GAA in Clondalkin, where children and their families from over 32 …

Cycling Inclusion West Visits Roscommon

There were smiles all around last weekend as Variety Ireland’s Mobile Cycling Inclusion West team visited the scenic Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, giving children and young adults with mobility challenges the opportunity to enjoy a safe and inclusive afternoon of cycling. Variety Ireland’s Cycling Inclusion West Mobile Unit, is a recently …

Recycle Mobility Impact Report 2026 Unveiled

Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Services, Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers recently unveiled the findings of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland’s “Recycle Mobility Programme Impact Report 2026” at Government buildings. The report, which was conducted by Dr Mary Collins and Dr Padraic Dunne of the RCSI (Royal College Surgeons Ireland) on behalf of …

Inclusive Mobile Cycling Hub Launches in West of Ireland

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland has launched our first inclusive mobile cycling hub on Saturday 14th February 2026 at O’Boyle Park, Sligo Town, Co Sligo. In partnership with Comotion Mobility and supported by the HSE, The Department of Transport and The Department of Children, Disability & Equality, Variety Ireland’s “Cycling Inclusion West Mobile …

Wild Atlantic Way Raffle Winners Drawn

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬!! In total, there were 6 runner up prize tickets and 1 grand prize winner ticket drawn. Huge thanks to Liam and everyone at Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club, Dublin, who facilitated the draw. And an extra big …

Jack’s Fundraiser Helps Another School

Last week was a truly special day for the students of St Paul’s Special School in Beaumont, Dublin 9. Thanks to the generosity and determination of serial fundraiser Jack, supported by his family and friends, vital funds were raised to provide a special mobility trike for the school’s students. This heart-warming achievement follows on from …