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Variety Ireland Launch Heads Up Challenge

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland are delighted to introduce the ‘Heads Up Challenge’ #HeadsUpVariety. During this current worldwide crisis and time of uncertainty, we are asking everyone to keep their Heads Up and join in to raise funds for children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs in Ireland. It’s simple – …

A New Trike!

Sarah is a young girl who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. We her mum contacted Variety Ireland about a specialised trike to help with Sarah’s mobility, we were delighted to be able to help! “I want to say a massive thank you to you and Variety Ireland for the incredible gift you have given Sarah. Sarah’s …

iPad for Donegal School

We were so happy to receive a lovely message from St. Eunan’s NS in Donegal to thank us for providing them with a new iPad as part of our Heart of Learning program. It was thanks to funds raised by Miss Ireland 2019 contestants who did amazing work as part of their ‘Beauty with A Purpose’ …

Another Good News Story!

Here’s another fantastic picture to help cheer up your day! This is Lauren, a beautiful young girl who has just received her specialised trike from Variety Ireland. We are so pleased to be able to help by providing this great piece of equipment that is not only a great way to promote independence and inclusion …

This Is Why We Do It!

Allie is a beautiful 7 year old girl, who has down syndrome and many other health problems. When we were contacted  by her family, we were so happy to be able to help by providing her with a specially adapted trike. It’s thanks to our kind supporters who have made this happen!   “When we …

Variety Trike on the Late Late Toy Show!

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland is so excited that one of our trikes made a special appearance on this year’s Late Late Toy Show! We were so pleased be be able to donate a specially adapted trike to the star of the show and the trikes new owner – Robert. Robert is a …

Miss Ireland Presents Cheque to Variety!

Miss Ireland 2019 Chelsea Farrell presented a cheque to Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland for over €26,000! The money was raised by the 33 Miss Ireland finalists, through the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ programme. The 2019 ‘Beauty with A Purpose’ winner Megan Hurley, joined Chelsea at the presentation. Best of luck to Chelsea …

Happy Christmas!!

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland would like to wish all our friends, supporters and volunteers a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year! We look forward to bringing you more exciting fundraising events, not to mention helping more children in 2020! Nollaig shona dhuit!

Farewell to a Broadcasting Legend and Variety Gold Card Member

On behalf of our Chief Barker, Directors and members of Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland  offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Gay Byrne. We bid a sad farewell to someone who was undoubtedly Ireland’s greatest ever broadcaster, not to mention a key figure in Irish social evolution over the …

Debra Ireland Families at Barretstown

Debra Ireland at Barretstown

We were delighted to have recently been able to help fund the annual Debra Ireland family respite weekend away in Barretstown. The focus of this weekend was to have FUN, mingle with other families and connect with each other in a space where laughter and dancing was the best medicine. From flying down zip lines …