STEP up for children’s charities with the 2026 Forvis Mazars Steps Team challenge. The four-province route involves taking 10,000 steps a day, while the 32-county route requires an average of 16,000 steps a day. Plant the ideaPrimary school children across Ireland will once again have the opportunity to learn about planting, harvesting, and eating healthy food. David O’Hanlon, FBD branch manager and Mary Bishop, GIY head of education with pupils and staff in the vegetable garden at Our Lady’s National School Clonskeagh. Regift for charityThe Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the public to turn unwanted Christmas gifts into support for children in need this January.

Source: Irish Examiner January 13, 2026 02:21 UTC