Barretstown offers free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness – supported behind the scenes by 24 hour on site medical and nursing care.

All of the children and families come to Barretstown free of charge. 

Everything, including accommodation, food and medical assistance are provided at no cost to the family. Barretstown is supported by donations and the fundraising efforts of corporate supporters, individuals and community groups. Barretstown is recognised as a centre of excellence in childhood cancer care and other serious illnesses. Children are referred to Barretstown based on their medical needs.

Since we first opened our gates in 1994 we have brought the magic of Barretstown to over 85,000 campers. 

Childhood stops for children affected by serious illness. At Barretstown, we Press Play on childhood.

Charity no. CHY10715
Registered Charity Number (RCN) 20027759 

Charity

Barretstown

Dee Ahearn

Ann Murphy

Siobhán Kavanagh

Nicola Waghorn

Tim O’dea

Mairéad Forristal

Lia Bresnihan

Catriona Haverty

Catherine Moriarty

The Marketing and Fundraising team at Barretstown is dedicated to raising awareness and securing vital support for its free camps and programs for children and families affected by serious illness. This team creates strategic marketing campaigns, cultivates relationships with corporate partners, and engages individual donors through community fundraising initiatives. They utilize social media and visual storytelling to share the impactful stories of campers, ensuring the magic of Barretstown reaches a wider audience and drives donations to sustain its mission.

Marketing and Fundraising

Medical and Healthcare Coordination

Finance and Administration

Marketing and Fundraising

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Medical and Healthcare Coordination

Finance and Administration