Almost a quarter of parents in Ireland had to borrow money last year to feed their kids
The impacts of the cost of living crisis can be seen and felt all across Ireland A survey of 1,000 people released today has revealed that one in four parents had to borrow money last year to feed their kids. The study was carried out by Coyne Research on behalf of Barnardos and Aldi and shows the challenges […]
2 years ago
Christmas FM is looking for a very special helper for Switch On Christmas 2023
Do you know a little person that would love to help Christmas FM officially Switch Christmas On for 2023? Christmas FM is now officially searching for a special little helper to visit their studio on their launch day and Switch Christmas On for 2023 right across the country. But that’s not all, the lucky winner […]
3 years ago
One free hot meal a day should be provided to every school child according to new report
Free meals to all school children is “long overdue” A Government-commissioned evaluation of the country’s school meals scheme has recommended that every student should receive one free hot meal a day in school. In a proposal that has the backing of Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, the study said the measure should be in […]
3 years ago
Cadbury Secret Santa Postal Service is back this year in aid of Barnardos
This Christmas, the Cadbury Secret Santa Postal Service returns in aid of Barnardos. Cadbury Secret Santa is returning for its fourth year to give chocolate lovers around the country the chance to secretly send a chocolatey treat to someone they love. There is no greater time of year to show someone you love them; and […]
5 years ago
Barnardos Back to School Survey 2020 highlights impact of school closures
Many parents are still worried about schools reopening. Worry and lack of clarity about children going back to school during the Covid-19 pandemic have become parents’ top concern in this year’s Barnardos annual Back to School Survey, while the old worries about the cost of sending children to school have not gone away. A tandem […]
6 years ago
Cadbury Ireland cancel annual Easter egg hunt and make €40,000 donation to Barnardos
Cadbury Ireland has cancelled their annual Easter egg hunt. The event was scheduled for April 10 and 11 but has been cancelled due to the escalation of the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision has been made to protect employees and consumers who would have been involved in the event. This year, the much-loved household brand had […]
6 years ago