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1st Cross Border Children’s Disability Groups Cycling Initiative

Former Irish Taoiseach and one of the chief negotiators of “The Good Friday Agreement” Mr Bertie Ahern, has launched Ireland’s first All Island Disability Cycling Initiative for children with disabilities. Supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs “Shared Island Fund”, 12 children’s disability groups from both sides of the border of Northern Ireland came together …

Variety Ireland’s 1st Nature Garden

Variety Ireland are proud to announce the launch our very first Nature Garden at Dunmore Community School in Dunmore, Co Galway. This garden which has been co-funded thanks to the generosity of the Irish people who donated to The Late Late Toy Show Appeal 2023, has been created to be a safe space where two …

Special Mobility Trike for Children at St Oliver’s

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland were delighted to be joined by Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Anne Rabbitte who delivered a special mobility trike to the teachers and students at St Oliver’s Special School in Tuam, Co Galway, as …

Trike Provides Daily Physio in Co Kildare

Inclusion and equal access to cycling for children with disabilities are just some important parts of our Recycle Mobility Programme. Thanks to the support of Minister Anne Rabbitte and The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth along with Minister James Lawless and Minister Eamon Ryan from The Department of Transport who support our …

Cycling Adventures for Dylan in Dublin

Special mobility trikes support equal access to cycling and family inclusion for children with disabilities. Our Recycle Mobility Programme provides help to families with children with disabilities in Ireland so their children can be included in cycling activities with their family and friends. Thanks to the support of Minister Anne Rabbitte Department of Children, Equality, …

Moore Special Mobility Trike for Freya

Cycling is a given for most children nowadays. It is something most of us all take for granted. However, for children with disabilities, access to cycling is not always a given. Here at Variety Ireland, our Recycle Mobility Programme provides special mobility trikes to children with mobility issues so they too can be included in …

Nord Anglia International School’s Special Gift for Isaac

“Isaac used to look at the front window and see other children on the road riding their bikes and wonder why he would not be included in cycling activities with his friends” Isaac’s Mum. This is just one of the many sad stories we hear at Variety Ireland from parents whose children have mobility issues. …

Ministers Open Disability Cycling Hub in Co Mayo

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of Europe’s first automated children’s disability cycling hub. This automated disability cycling hub is situated at the entrance to The Great Western Greenway at The Mulranny Park Hotel, in Westport, Co Mayo was officially opened by Minister of Finance Jack Chambers, Minister …

Cycling Inclusion for students at St Teresa’s

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland were delighted to be joined by Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Anne Rabbitte who delivered a special mobility trike to the teachers and students at St Teresa’s School, Ballinasloe, as part of our Recycle …

Emily’s Cycling Enjoyment in Louth

We at Variety Ireland recognise the importance that all children, regardless of their ability, should be able to experience the joys of cycling with their family and friends, just like Emily from Co Louth. Thanks to our Recycle Mobility  Programme, supported by Minister Anne Rabbitte and The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, …