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Dublin GAA Football Talent Academy Help Children with Additional Needs

After a successful summer of games, the Dublin GAA Under 15’s Football Talent Academy 2025 is ready to show off their incredible skills to raise money for special mobility trikes for children and young adults with mobility issues in Dublin. This Sunday 31st August from 2-4pm, the cream of Dublin GAA Under 15’s Football Talent …

Cycling Together in Waterford

It’s fabulous when children with additional needs have the opportunity to be included in cycling activities with their family and friends. Say a big hello to Lily from Co Waterford, who has been in contact with us to share some photos and videos of her enjoying her bike. Lily received her special mobility trike as …

Cycling Therapy for Jamie in Co Kildare

We at Variety Ireland believe that all children are equal, regardless of their ability. This is why we love to see children being included in cycling activities with their family and friends. Meet young Jamie from Kildare who has Cerebral Palsy. This means he has limited movement. This fabulous young man loves to be outdoors …

Exploring New Horizons with Grace in Co Meath

Variety Ireland’s Recycle Mobility Programme provides access to cycling for children with disabilities right across Ireland. On our journey around Ireland we recently ventured to Co Meath to present a special mobility trike to a fabulous young lady called Grace. This now means that she and other family members can enjoy the freedom of cycling …

Cycling Fun for Dabhóg in Belfast

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 …

Cycling Inclusion for The Rose of Galway

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 …

Family Cycling in Mayo

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 …

Minister Naughton & Jack Present New Trike

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 …

Jack and Liam Raise Money for Local School

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 …

Special Wheels of Joy in Dundalk

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, …