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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 …

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 …

Liberty Swing Launched in Longford!

A new wheelchair swing has been unveiled in St Christopher’s Special School. The swing, which is housed under a roof to allow for use in all weather, was purchased using publicly-raised funds and the roof above it was erected by volunteers. The staff at St Christopher’s are very proud that the swing is there for …

Braille Books Donated!

We were delighted to be able to provide 141 Braille Twin Vision Books to ChildVision, Ireland’s only totally dedicated education and therapy centre for blind and multi-disabled children. “Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland has provided funding to ChildVision Library for the purchase of 141 braille twin vision books. These books will be used …

Boat for Hope 2016

On Sunday 19th June 2016, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland hosted our fourth ‘Boat for Hope’ event in Howth Yacht Club, Co. Dublin. Over 70 children with special needs and their families were invited to this giving day that saw adventure on both land and the high seas. Pirate themed boat trips, which …

A New Trike – One Mother’s Story

Maeve and Francis are twins that between them face many more challenges than most other 5 years olds. With the support of the Tadhg Ó Fainín Foundation, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland has been able to provide the twins with a specially adapted trike.  Here’s what their mother says… “Learning to ride a …

A Trike for Uisneach!

With the generous help of the Tadhg Ó Fainín Foundation, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland has been able to provide many children with specialised equipment, such as specially adapted trikes. One such recipient is Uisneach who has a rare syndrome called 1p36 deletion syndrome. This syndrome causes low muscle tone and a range of medical …