Tots to Teens: Shining a light on childhood cancer appeal
Pictured at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society Children’s Christmas Appeal are Fair City actress Kiara Noonan and her son, cancer survivor Oscar (9).
actress Kiara Noonan is calling on the public to support the Irish Cancer Society’s children’s Christmas appeal.
The mum-of-four’s son Oscar, who is nine, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2023 and has since been receiving chemotherapy treatment, which is due to be completed by May 2026.
Donations to the appeal will help provide support for families like hers that have been affected by childhood cancer.
In 2024, the money raised helped more than 175 families avail of financial support, more than 50 families took time out at therapeutic recreational camps, and more than 25 families attended bereavement camps.
It also funded counselling sessions, night nursing care and art and play therapy.
- Visit cancer.ie/christmas to give what you can.
The former Ireland AM presenter Síomha Ní Ruairc may have stepped away from the breakfast TV show but the 32-year-old, who is expecting her first child in January, is not about to slow down.
She has recently launched a podcast mini-series, Labour of Love, with Síomha Ní Ruairc.
According to a survey by the pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s, 86% of women feel overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy information they are bombarded with and in her podcast, Ní Ruairc aims to identify what parents-to-be really need to know.
Over the course of six episodes, she speaks to experts including a pregnancy dietitian, psychologist, midwife, exercise professional, and a solicitor who outlines maternity and paternity employment law in Ireland.
The first two episodes are out now and available wherever you get your podcasts.
Family life is busy and what with music lessons, swimming classes, play dates, and other after-school activities, children often have busier schedules than their parents.
The 2026 Forget Me Not Family Calendar from boldbunny.ie will help you keep track of it all. Measuring 40cm wide by 30cm high, there’s a page allocated to each month, with space to write appointment details and 850 stickers to remind you of doctor and dentist appointments, birthday parties and more.
The calendar costs €29.95, and there’s a limited number available.
You have probably heard of the Elf on the Shelf but have you heard the rumour that he may have come from a tree in Cabinteely Park in South Dublin?
This tree was recently found to contain hundreds of little red elves, and it currently forms part of the park’s Christmas Light Trail.
The Christmas Light Trail is a path that winds its way through the park beneath a canopy of twinkling lights.
It’s free to visit and open from 4pm to 8pm daily. Keep your eyes peeled for the Elf Tree while you walk along the trail and hear children squeal with delight as they spot all the little elves.
Midleton GAA Club is the setting for a fun-filled paint party this Sunday, December 14. From 1pm to 4pm, little artists will get to unleash their creativity and create winter-themed masterpieces.
Tickets are on sale at eventbrite.ie and cost €40 per child.
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