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Category: News Archive

A New World of Adventure

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 Maddie from Laois who has Hypotonia & Dystonia, which means she has no functional movement. This fabulous lady loves to be …

True Meaning of Upcycling at Christmas

This week saw Variety Ireland celebrate the successful delivery of yet another preloved special mobility trike, to a special school in Blanchardstown, Dublin, thanks to the wonderful help of a young man called Tadhg. As part of Variety Ireland’s “Recycle Mobility Programme”,  which was created by the charity with the kind support of Minister Anne …

All Ireland Disability Cycling Partnerships Launched

For over 70 years, Variety – the Children’s Charity of Ireland have been providing vital help and assistance to children with disabilities across the island of Ireland. In recent years with the kind help of Minister Anne Rabbitte and The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, as well as Minister Eamon Ryan and …

Look at Leo Go!

Lots of smiley happy faces is just part of what our Recycle Mobility Programme represents. Say hello to the fabulous Leo who has just received his special mobility trike as part of our Recycle Mobility Programme which is supported by Minister Anne Rabbitte and The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Our Recycle …

Tracking the Success of our Recycle Mobility Programme

It was a very special day for Variety Ireland and Minister Anne Rabbitte when we visited Derg Athletics Club in Killaloe Co Clare to present trikes to children so they can be included in cycling activities with their family and friends. Also on hand was Co Clare native Derinn Finnerty who through her own fundraising …

Cycling With a Helping Hand From Mum

When we first start to cycle, we know it can be a bit unnerving right? Thankfully for Wiktor who this week received his new trike with the help of Variety Ireland’s Recycle Mobility Programme, his mom was on hand to offer him some encouragement. 13-year-old Wiktor has Hydrocephalus, vp-shunt, epilepsy and Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, all …

A Little Extra Help in the Classroom

Variety Ireland is passionate about helping children who may require additional supports with learning inside the classroom. We recognise the essential duties that every teacher carries out on a daily basis, in helping children with learning difficulties. This might include children arriving from countries outside of Ireland who need a little help with learning English. …

Cycling Together

Cycling is something that should be accessible for all family members. Here at Variety Ireland with special thanks to Minister Anne Rabbitte and all at The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, we are helping more and more families with children with disabilities so their children can have equal access to cycling activities. …

As Happy as Harry!

Special mobility trikes ensure that children with mobility issues can be included in cycling activities with their friends and family. They also offer an air of independence to children who are unbale to cycle traditional trikes. Since young Harry received his new trike thanks to our Recycle Mobility Programme supported by Minister Anne Rabbitte and …

Sing When You Cycle

As a charity that supports equal access to cycling and inclusion for children disabilities, it is always a proud moment when we see special mobility trikes arrive at homes of amazing children so they to can be included in cycling activities with their family and friends. In a report carried out by Dr Jolanta Burke …