There has been a rise in concerns. *This article contains references to self harm.* Childline has received over 1,000 calls from children over the Christmas season with concerns over family conflict, mental health issues and self-harm. According to the Irish Examiner, more than 100 volunteers worked in different centres across the country over Christmas Eve, […]
4 years ago
Michael Ryan, yoga teacher to President Michael D. Higgins, is giving an online class on Saturday and it’s for a fantastic cause. It’s €5 to join the class and all proceeds will be donated to Childline. Organised by event company Happenings, temporarily renamed Gappenings, the aim is to help drive support and fundraise for Irish […]
6 years ago
Not a merry Christmas for all. According to TheJournal.ie, volunteers working with Childline answered 793 phone calls, texts and online contacts from distressed and upset children this Christmas Day. Childline runs a 24-hour listening service for children and young people, with 42 volunteers working yesterday to respond to contacts from children. The charity, which is […]
6 years ago
380,000. Imagine 380,000 calls day and night being made to Childline with children in need on the other end of the phone. That was the number of calls made last year, and as we hope the number will be lower this year, the charity has launched its annual Cheerios Childline Breakfast this week. The breakfasts’ […]
7 years ago
Stop wondering if she’s pregnant and actually listen
9 years ago
“We don’t see too much of him, but it’s time to man up.”
11 years ago