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ISPCC reports shocking statistics as it launches Christmas appeal

WARNING:

This press release contains references to sexual abuse, violence and child endangerment and may be distressing to some readers.

“For too many children and young people, Christmas doesn’t mean presents or a happy day full of warmth and safety. Instead, it means abuse, neglect and loneliness. It breaks my heart to know that it can be nothing but a living nightmare for many of our young people across this country. Take a moment to think of all the young people in your community who could be going through this behind closed doors, alone, afraid, feeling unloved."
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Find Christmas fundraisers and events to support Childline this year

Support children like Jack this Christmas

Jack carries so much weight on his young shoulders. This Christmas, your love means we can be there, whenever he calls.
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Christmas Jumper Day

Christmas Jumper Day for Childline 2025

Choose any date in December to organize a Christmas Jumper Day event at your workplace, school, club or creche.
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Holly Fundraising with Childline 2025

Take part in the ISPCC 2025 holly campaign and support Childline by selling holly pins this Christmas.
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Christmas Choirs with Childline 2025

Calling all choirs this Christmas! Take the chance to sing and fundraise for Childline in Dún Laoghaire this December 2025!
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Christmas Holly Pin Raffle

Find out how you can be in with the chance of winning some Apple AirPods Pro 4 all while supporting Childline this Christmas!
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Dublin Marathon 2026

Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026

Register today for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2026 and support children and families across Ireland. Apply for a place with us today. Join #TeamChildline for the 2026 Irish Life Dublin Marathon taking place on Sunday 25th October 2026 and support children and families across Ireland.
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Among the services it provides, the ISPCC runs Childline and the National Missing Children’s Hotline.​ The Missing Children’s Hotline provides emotional support and advice to children, parents and carers when a child is missing.

We also provide up to date information on current missing children across Ireland. This information is provided by An Garda Siochana.