Well done and a massive THANK YOU to Seapoint Rugby Club’s under 10 team who raised a fantastic €10,550 for Barretstown. The kids and trainers and parents have been hard at work over the past year organising and running fundraising events including a 5k run, a sports day and social night and a Q&A session … Continued
Benji Bennet and family are long standing friends of Barretstown. Some of you may know Benji’s story from hearing him speak in the media or at Barretstown events. Since losing his son Adam, Benji has created a whole world of family fun and magic through a series of books and Adam’s Cloud website with lots … Continued
Where you at Inspirations 2013? If you missed it here’s your opportunity to see highlights on RTE including great bands like The Strypes, The Coronas, Lisa Hanigan, The Walls and Kevin Godley of Godley and Creme fame…
Fancy your pet to be in the Guinness Book of World Records? Gain Pet Food are running an event in aid of Barretstown, for the most dogs in fancy dress, with Katie Taylor as celebrity judge. Sure to be a great day out with your pet. Sunday April 28 National Show Centre (near Dublin Airport) … Continued
Your chance at being a spiderman! Abseil down the 200 foot high Clarion Hotel at Steamboat Quay in Limerick City and raise money for Barretstown. Taking place on Saturday April 27th, this event is organised by Age Action who have allowed Barretstown supporters to take part in this thrilling event on behalf of Barretstown. All … Continued
Big thank you to www.ancestry.ie who kindly sponsored an Easter egg for every camper who joined us at Barretstown for our kick off camp of Spring 2013! It made for some very happy campers. Thank you to John and Brian from ancestry.ie
Today FM’s Matt Cooper and our gorgeous campers – Ashley, Isobel and Matilda Kiernan put on their glad rags to launch the return of the Barretstown Gala Ball. Taking place in The Westin Dublin on Friday May 3rd. Come join us for a fun night in beautiful surroundings. Tables of 10: €1,800 Individual Tickets: €200 … Continued
Paddy Power are hosting a Poker Tournament on March 27th in The Burlington Hotel in Dublin in aid of Barretstown. So don’t be a wild card – come along and make it a full house. Great night’s craic for a great cause! You can register on the night from 6pm right up to 9pm. For … Continued
For a third year the BT Tower, one of London’s tallest buildings, will generously open its doors to the public on Thursday 16 May 2013 in support of two very special charities – The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Barretstown, who both work towards the common goal of rebuilding young peoples lives after serious illness … Continued
Big thank you and congrats to Jean Marsh, a Barretstown volunteer and University Cork student and her student colleagues who have so far raised €10k for Barretstown during UCC Rag Week. Their week long fundraising activities included their own version of Take Me Out (the popular dating game show.) Plus a ‘Keep Your Hand on … Continued
The Toner family are regular Barretstown campers and fundraisers. For the last few years they’ve taken the plunge in the icy waters off the coast of Donegal on Christmas Day to raise money for Barretstown! And this year was no exception raising the superb amount of €3061. Well done and a BIG BARRETSTOWN THANK YOU … Continued
The Barretstown Gala Ball is back! We are delighted to announce the return of The Barretstown Gala Ball to be hosted in The Westin Dublin. Tables of 10: €1,800 Individual Tickets: €200 Please contact Ciara today to reserve your place for what promises to be an exclusive event. Ticket Hotline: 045 863 128 Email: ciara.smullen@barretstown.org
Our good friends The Westin Hotel in Dublin are organising a 5k run to launch their new ‘gear lending’ facility with a free ‘superfoods’ lunch after in their restaurant. Their new ‘gear lending’ facility in conjunction with New Balance allows guests to borrow runners and gym gear to save carrying it with them or if … Continued
We are delighted to announce that Paddy Power have selected Barretstown as their charity partner for 2013. With the philosophy of “serious fun” at the heart of everything they do, Barretstown is very much in line with our own approach and everyone at Paddy Power is looking forward to raising funds for such a worthy … Continued
Barretstown calls for support to help expand its services which are in more demand than ever, as it marks International Childhood Cancer Day Ireland’s five-year survival rate after childhood cancers is now almost 80%*, according to Barretstown, the children’s charity which has provided a programme of therapeutic recreation to over 25,000 campers affected by childhood … Continued
Small kids, medium size kids and big kids (that’s you Mums and Dads) love to dress up at Barretstown. Lots of singing and laughing can be heard coming from the Theatre when camp is on! We have quite a good array of costumes but we want more! If you have any fancy dress costumes, hats, … Continued
For anyone in the Letterkenny, Co Donegal area check out this brilliant performance of the very popular play Calendar Girls by Letterkenny Music and Drama Group who are kindly donating proceeds from their first night to Barretstown. The group’s first run of Calendar Girls back in November 2012 sold out! So this is your chance … Continued
The annual Barretstown Corporate Quiz is back and here’s all you need to know. Date: 14th March, 2013 Venue: Convention Centre Dublin Price: €600 for a team of 5 (€550 if you book before 8th Feb) Drinks Reception: 7:30 Quiz: 8:30 There is a 10% discount for bookings of 5 tables or more! To book … Continued