- The Magic of Christmas Appeal raises funds for charity partners Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities across Ireland making a difference in local communities
- Christmas FM is asking you to help Give the Gift of Childhood to children who need it most this Donation Day
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 to raise funds for The Magic of Christmas Appeal, a not-for-profit fundraising initiative that raises funds for Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities across Ireland making a difference in local communities through Community Foundation Ireland.
On Thursday, 18th December, join Christmas FM for a 12 hour long festive radiothon from 7am – 7pm, jam packed with Christmas classics and heartwarming stories from the charities supported by the appeal. This Donation Day, Christmas FM is asking listeners to help Give the Gift of Childhood to children who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas. Donations can be made through www.christmasfm.com or by calling 0818 911 977.
The Magic of Christmas was launched in 2022, with the aim of raising €1,000,000 over three-years. Thanks to the generosity of listeners, the appeal successfully reached this target in 2024. To continue supporting these charities, the appeal is now in its second three-year cycle (2025-2027) with an aim to raise another €1,000,000 or more.
Here’s an example of what a listener’s donation can do:
- €50 will provide one hour of vital medical care in the ‘Med Shed’ for a child who is sick at Barretstown
- €100 could help a child be warm again by providing a ‘Winter Warmer’ pack with a waterproof coat, hat, gloves and scarf
- €200 can help towards the granting of a wish for a seriously-ill child in your community, to make a lasting difference to their quality of life and well-being
The funds raised will go directly towards helping vulnerable children in our communities affected by traumatic life events such as poverty, abuse, neglect and bereavement, and to supporting children whose lives are affected by serious childhood illness. So by donating to The Magic of Christmas this Donation Day, you will….
Give the Gift of Childhood to 5,000 children who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.
Paul Shepherd, Co-Founder of Christmas FM, says: “Donation Day has become one of the most meaningful days of our year. After reaching our initial €1 million fundraising target in 2024, we’re more determined than ever to keep supporting children who need it most. With the incredible support of our listeners, we hope to make this our most impactful Donation Day yet.”
Commenting on Donation Day, the charity partners jointly said: “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with The Magic of Christmas Appeal into this new three-year cycle. Every donation has a real and tangible impact on children across Ireland and we’re looking forward to another amazing day of generosity and festive spirit on the 18th of December. We hope listeners will give whatever they can to help create futures for the children we support.”
Christmas FM is presented on air each year by a team of volunteers who devote hundreds of hours of their time assisted by a core management team. Meanwhile, the costs of running the station are covered by various sponsors, ensuring listener donations go directly to the fundraising initiative. This year the station’s premier FM sponsors are Coca Cola, An Post and Cadbury.
Christmas FM is broadcasting from The Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley who have kindly donated their studio space again this year.
The main FM radio frequencies for Christmas FM are:
- Cavan 92.8 FM
- Clare 105.2 FM
- Cork City, Part County 87.7 FM
- Cork North, Part County 87.9 FM
- Drogheda & Dundalk 104.2 FM
- Dublin City & County 105.2 FM
- Galway City 87.9 FM
- Kildare North 88.1 FM
- Kilkenny City 104.3 FM
- Letterkenny 106.2 FM
- Limerick City 105.5 FM
- Longford 99.8 FM
- Sligo Town 95.0 FM
- South East 103.8 FM
- Tralee/Killarney 105.0 FM
- Waterford City 105.9 FM
- Wicklow – Bray area 99.5 FM
- Wicklow – Wicklow Town 106.6 FM
Christmas FM is available on the Christmas FM app, smart speakers, DAB+ across Leinster, Virgin Media and eir TV
You can follow the station on social at: @christmasfm
Christmas FM – Bringing You the Magic of Christmas
About Christmas FM
Broadcasting almost nationwide, Christmas FM plays round-the-clock Christmas tunes, spreading an abundance of festive cheer and seasonal goodwill every single day in the run up to Christmas. The costs of running Christmas FM are covered by various sponsors, ensuring listener donations go directly to the fundraising appeal. The station is presented on air each year by up to 100 volunteers who devote hundreds of hours of their time assisted by a core management team.
About The Magic of Christmas
The Magic of Christmas is a not-for-profit fundraising appeal launched in 2022. Founded by the people behind Christmas FM, The Magic of Christmas brings together a partnership with Barnardos, Barretstown, Make-A-Wish Ireland and a range of children’s charities across Ireland making a difference in local communities through Community Foundation Ireland. The aim of the Magic of Christmas fundraising appeal is to Give the Gift of Childhood to those who need it most, because every child deserves Magic at Christmas.
You can follow The Magic of Christmas on social at:
@supportthemagic
For further information, contact:
Breda Brown / Nicola Fitzsimons
Unique Media
Tel: 01 522 5200 or 086 352 7214 (NF)
