Barnardos: 1 In 7 Children In Offaly Are Lost

Barnardos children’s charity has launched its new LOST CHILDHOOD Campaign.  In Ireland 1 in 7 children are lost to homelessness, to poverty and to neglect – this equates to 3,018 children in Offaly.  The children’s charity, which works with more than 15,000 families annually, wants to engage individuals, other organisations and the Government to tackle this […]

Universal Children’s Day – A Day To Celebrate Childhood

Organisations working directly with children have come together with Ireland’s leading children’s rights institutions, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Tusla to celebrate Universal Children’s Day on Monday 20th November. Individuals and organisations across the country are encouraged to get involved on this special day of celebration for children. Visit www.childrensday.ie to find out about events taking place […]

Barnardos Launches Christmas Toy Appeal

Barnardos has launched its annual Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by GLS ParcelShops. The children’s charity is asking shoppers in Offaly to add the Barnardos Christmas Toy Appeal to their shopping lists this festive season and help make a child’s Christmas. Every Christmas Barnardos needs gifts for children of all ages, from babies through to teenagers. […]

Barnardos National Collection Day – Volunteers Needed

Barnardos children’s charity is looking for volunteers in Offaly to support its national collection day – Buckets for Barnardos – on Friday 16 September. Please give two hours of your time and help raise funds to support Barnardos work with children and families in Offaly. What: Buckets for Barnardos, Barnardos National Collection Day When: Friday […]