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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 …

Blossom Tree Ball 2019 Cheque Presentation

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland we delighted and overwhelmed to receive a cheque for €101,000! The money was raised at the Blossom Tree Ball which was held earlier on this year. The ball was organised by Pippa O’Connor Ormond and Brian Ormond who chose Variety as their charity partner for this year’s event. …

Congratulations to Miss Louth

We would like to say a huge congratulations to Miss Louth, Chelsea Farrell who is this year’s Miss Ireland Winner. Well done Chelsea! All the Miss Ireland finalists have been doing amazing work over the past few weeks in the run up to the final which took place last weekend in Dublin’s Helix theatre. Variety …

Miss Ireland Announce Variety as ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ Partner

On Tuesday 23rd July, Miss Ireland 2019 was officially launched. This year Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland are delighted to be chosen as the ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ partner! HOUSE DUBLIN played host to the launch where guests were treated to refreshing ‘BLOOM GIN Cocktails. Summer sounds with an exclusive DJ, Saxophonist and …

Brendan Grace RIP

On behalf of our Chief Barker, Directors and members of Variety, the Children’s Charity we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to Eileen and their four children, Melanie, Brendan, Amanda, and Bradley.   Brendan and “Bottler” will be sadly missed.  He was an icon, a gentleman and had a heart of gold.   Thank you …

Variety Heart Presented to IBA

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland were delighted to present a Variety Heart to members of the IBA (Irish Brokers Association) in recognition of its fundraising efforts on behalf of the charity in 2018. the presnetation was made by Variety board member Kevin O’Brien. Monies raised by IBA will be spent purchasing and installing …

The Blossom Tree Ball

The amazing Blossom Tree Ball took place in the Intercontinental Hotel on 9th February 2019. Organised by Pippa O’Connor and Brian Ormond, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland were delighted to be chosen as the charity partner for this year’s event! All proceeds from this event will go to our charity! Our very own patron Simon Delaney acted as MC …

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2019!

Wishing all our supporters, volunteers and friends a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day, from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland!! Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!

A Trike for Milly

Milly is a little girl with cerebral palsy. Variety Ireland were delighted to be able to provide Milly with a specially adapted trike that will not only help her physical mobility and muscle development, but will also let her enjoy so many more experiences with her family and friends. “I think I’m still in shock …