We still have some places available for Family Camps this Spring.We’d love to have new families who have never been to Barretstown before come to experience the magic. If you know of any please let them know. Camp dates are available here. For further information and to apply get in touch with our Family Liaison … Continued
The Ladybird shop in Lanesborough, Longford held a few Christmas activities including Santa’s grotto and raised €500 for Barretstown. Thank you for your efforts, every fundraiser big and small helps us bring more kids and families to Barretstown to take part in our life-changing programme.
The staff in PEI Healthcare had a really great idea for a fundraiser – a bake off! Bringing staff together to share lots of goodies – great for morale but not so good for the waist line and just look at some of the cakes and buns that were produced. Thanks to all the staff who … Continued
We have Martin King’s very stylish Christmas jumper that he wore on TV3’s The Morning Show to give away to the highest bidder! And Martin has kindly thrown in the opportunity to meet him and have your photograph taken with him. All proceeds from this auction go to Barretstown. Click here for the auction page. Get … Continued
Two of Ireland’s legendary bands, The Stunning and Something Happens, will perform a one off show live from Barretstown Castle on December 20th. The show will take place in the theatre at Barretstown and ticket price includes a pre gig reception. Expect to hear all the hits from these 2 great acts. Only 250 tickets … Continued
Please join us at The Ritz Carlton, Powerscourt for a fun filled family day in aid of Barretstown. All monies raised will go directly to Barretstown. Sunday December 9th : 12pm – 6pm €30 per adult and only €5 per child or buy a family ticket for €65b for 2 adults and 2 children. Tickets can … Continued
Ella O’Keeffe was just two years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia on the 2nd January, 2010. Elaine (her mum) shared her story on the Today show recently. Please click here and after watching the initial ads move the time slider to 17.13 to see Elaine explain to the Today Show team … Continued
MoneyWorks have chosen Barretstown as their charity partner and are running a “Switch and Save” fundraising campaign to raise funds for Barretstown. Barretstown will receive up to €300 per client from MoneyWorks and here is how it works: Do you have a Mortgage Protection policy/Life assurance policy? Would you like to save money on your … Continued
Over 90 Dublin Airport staff took part in a round trip to Barretstown and back on September 15 to raise funds. The cycle began at the Spa Well in Templeogue where the 100k cyclists made the arduous cycle to Barretstown where they met the 50k cyclists for the return journey. The cheque for an impressive … Continued
Mint Fitness are Ireland’s one stop shop for fitness and health programmes, catering for individuals and groups. We are delighted that Mint Fitness have chosen to support Barretstown. For every new client who signs up and pays for 6 weeks of Mint Fitness’s TRX Suspension Training classes before Christmas 2012, Mint Fitness will donate €10 to … Continued
B&Q Ireland has very kindly donated a brand new Cooke & Lewis Carisbrooke kitchen, which was on display all weekend at the Ideal Homes Exhibition in the RDS Dublin, to Barretstown. Our campers love to cook up a storm in our castle kitchen so now they will be doing it in style! This gorgeous kitchen … Continued
We are delighted to say that our first HOP (Hospital Outreach Programme) took place in Cork University Hospital over the last few days. 7 very enthusiastic volunteers all who have previously volunteered at camp and live in the Cork area brought the magic of Barretstown to the beside by running Therapeutic Recreation activities in the hospital. … Continued
Big thank you to the McMahon family from Co Cavan who organised a tractor run and a few other events to raise over €3k for Barretstown. Pictured below with the cheque is Ciara McMahon who is taking part in our Leader in Training programme at Barretstown.
Conferences | Events | Team Building Barretstown is available for hire! With its mix of modern and historic facilities, Barretstown provides the perfect venue for your corporate event. Be it a conference, team building day, company meeting or treat for your hard working team, Barretstown can deliver the ideal balance of facilities and activities to … Continued
We are delighted to announce that The Audi Club at The O2 has selected Barretstown as its patron charity for the club. The Audi Club have granted Barretstown complimentary membership which will allow Barretstown families access to tickets for shows in The O2 and access to Audi Club and the Premium Club on the night. … Continued
Check out these photos. A team from Glanbia who are HUGE supporters of Barretstown braved wet and cold conditions (well it is September in Ireland) to complete the 4 peaks challenge and then joined other colleagues to climb Carrauntouhil for a finisher. All in aid of Barretstown. Massive congratulations on the achievement and as eveer … Continued
Last Saturday Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) staff took on yet another challenge as part of their commitment to raising funds for Barretstown. Completing either a 100k or 50k cycle the DAAers ended up at Barretstown and are pictured here outside our newly opened multi purpose activity centre, Jim’s Place. As always a big thank you … Continued
We just had to share these photos from the 2nd Annual Eversheds School Sports Day. What a fun day for everyone. Sack races, egg n spoon, bouncy balls – take you back to your youth?? Even Gordon Darcy, a great friend and supporter of Barretstown, mucked in. Thanks to all participants and organisers and the … Continued
On September 1st a sonspored walk in fancy dress took place in Maynooth. The event was organised by Nadine Sethi-Foley and her family in memory of their her sister Amber who sadly passed away from Melonoma age 36 last Sept 1st. As Amber was an Occupational Therapist who worked with children they decided to raise … Continued