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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Last summer, members of GAA Dublin Under 15’s Football Academy kicked over 100,000 shots in less than 90 minutes to raise a whopping €10,000 so they could purchase 4 special mobility trikes for four special schools across Dublin. As a special thank you to the lads and kind help of former Dublin & County CEO, John …
There were smiles all round recently as Variety Ireland, together with Dublin GAA and O’Dwyers GAA Club, hosted a magical All-Stars Féile – Christmas Special in the club’s brand-new state-of-the-art facility in Balbriggan. The event marked the second gathering in this growing Féile programme, which is designed to support and celebrate children and adults with …
On 20 November 2025, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland, together with the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), were proud to announce the official opening of Ireland’s first Cycling Inclusion Centre of Excellence, at Collinstown Park Sports Complex, Neilstown Road, Clondalkin, Dublin. The new facility was officially opened by Minister …
There were smiles all round recently as Variety Ireland teamed up with Dublin GAA to hold our very first All-Stars County Féile at Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club, Whitehall Dublin 9. This was the first gathering of over 30 GAA clubs in Dublin who came together at Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club, Whitehall Dublin 9 for an …
Last week was very special for students and teachers at Marino Community Special School in Bray, Co Wicklow. Tánaiste, Simon Harris came along to hand over 2 special mobility trikes as part of Variety Ireland’s “Recycle Mobility Programme which provides financial subsistence towards the cost of special mobility trikes for special schools and individual children …
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