A heavy burden for such young shoulders caring for parents this Christmas

Thousands of Irish children will spend this Christmas looking after their parents, writes Ellie O’Byrne
A heavy burden for such young shoulders caring for parents this Christmas

We all like to think of Christmas as a magical time for children, with visits from Santa, delicious home-cooked feasts and twinkling tree-lights forming memories that will last into adulthood.

But for the shocking number of Irish minors who are providing care for a family member, it’s more likely that the festive season is yet another burden to bear.

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