A Covid Christmas brings a whole new set of challenges for Childline 

Megan Sarl, volunteer at the ISPCC at Penrose Wharf in Cork: 'We have seen a significant increase, and throughout the summer and up to Leaving Certificate and results, in anxiety. Anxiety levels have really increased around children.' Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A few years ago, Megan Sarl tried to give up her volunteer work with Childline. It didn't quite work out.

"Three or four years ago I went to give it up because I was busy with work," the 27-year-old from Cork city explains. "And it came to the day of the last shift and I said 'you know, I can't do it'."