Irish teenagers are posting on OnlyFans as an ‘easy way’ to make money, a children’s charity has warned
According to the ISPCC, Childline receives 10 calls a year from under-18s using OnlyFans, but the number is likely higher OnlyFans was originally created in 2016 as a social network intended for users to sell premium content. People would pay for fitness content from trainers, content from their favourite models and public figures, etc. However, […]
2 years ago
Creeslough tragedy: Support line available for children and parents
“We are here to assist” Parents and children affected by the tragedy in Creeslough have been urged to seek support. Childline has advised them to lean on services like their helpline during this heartbreaking time. Childline tweeted, “We can help those seeking to support their children now.” “At this challenging time for children and families […]
3 years ago
Over 1,000 children contacted Childline over the festive season
It is not festive for everyone. We have just put Christmas 2021 behind us, and while for most of us, these days mean family, fun, presents, good food and a warm, cosy home – this is not the case for everyone in Ireland. According to Childline, their volunteers took over 1,000 calls across Christmas Eve, […]
4 years ago
Childline received over 1,000 calls from “anxious” children over Christmas
There has been a rise in concerns. *This article contains references to self harm.* Childline has received over 1,000 calls from children over the Christmas season with concerns over family conflict, mental health issues and self-harm. According to the Irish Examiner, more than 100 volunteers worked in different centres across the country over Christmas Eve, […]
4 years ago
Michael D. Higgins’ yoga teacher is giving a online class with all proceeds going to Childline
Michael Ryan, yoga teacher to President Michael D. Higgins, is giving an online class on Saturday and it’s for a fantastic cause. It’s €5 to join the class and all proceeds will be donated to Childline. Organised by event company Happenings, temporarily renamed Gappenings, the aim is to help drive support and fundraise for Irish […]
6 years ago
Nearly 800 children contacted Childline this Christmas Day
Not a merry Christmas for all. According to TheJournal.ie, volunteers working with Childline answered 793 phone calls, texts and online contacts from distressed and upset children this Christmas Day. Childline runs a 24-hour listening service for children and young people, with 42 volunteers working yesterday to respond to contacts from children. The charity, which is […]
7 years ago