Because Childhood lasts a Lifetime
Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime
Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime
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Latest News
Barnardos: Turn unwanted gifts into support for children in Ireland
Barnardos children’s charity today calls on the public for urgent support this Christmas as newly released figures reveal a surge in demand for its services.

Ready, Set… DONATE! Christmas FM’s annual ‘Donation Day’ takes place TOMORROW, 18th December, to raise funds for ‘The Magic of Christmas’ appeal
Christmas FM, the beloved radio station that raises funds for charity and Switches Christmas On across Ireland every year, will be running its annual Donation Day tomorrow Thursday 18th December, to raise funds for The Magic of Christmas Appeal.

Barnardos: Children need to be seen as victims of domestic violence and abuse in their own right
Barnardos children’s charity today announced that nearly one third of children supported by the charity’s targeted services (31%) up to the end of September 2025 are either living in or have lived in households experiencing domestic violence. This equates to more than 1,500 children this year across Barnardos’ 56 service locations. In some service areas as many as 70% of the children referred have experience of domestic violence.