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Northern Ireland Charity Gives 20 Children the Gift of Disney Magic


or life-threatening supported by doctors and nurses


September/October 2025


TWENTY brave children from across Northern Ireland, all living with life- limiting


enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Disneyland Paris thanks to the Northern


Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust (NICLT).


A group of 44 people, including parents, local health professionals,


and NICLT


representatives, set off for two days of Disney magic. The trip was carefully organised to ensure a safe and stress-free


Causeway Hospital, NICLT General Manager Fiona Williamson, and board member Anna Kayes.


This initiative provides families with the opportunity to take a break from the daily challenges of managing serious health conditions and instead create joyful, lasting memories.


Families Share Their Stories


Faye McEvoy (10), from Coalisland, Co Tyrone Faye was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in October 2024 and has just completed her treatment this August. Her mum, Nuala, said: “Faye is a big Disney fan. All the opportunities she has missed out on throughout the year have now been forgotten, thanks to this magical trip to Disneyland Paris.” Eva Christie (5), from Ballymoney Eva has cerebral palsy, which developed after a hypoxic brain injury during a routine procedure at just eight weeks old. Her mum, Kristina, shared: “We are so excited Eva has been given this very special opportunity to go to Disneyland. We would like to thank her Community Children’s Nurses for putting her name forward and the NI Children to Lapland Trust for making this possible. We will be forever grateful for the special memories we hope to make.” Caiden Pritchard (6), from Omagh Caiden lives with a life-limiting condition called MecP2 Duplication Syndrome. His parents, Melanie and Darren, said: “This trip is absolutely amazing for Caiden. To see his face light up meeting the Disney characters and to share these precious moments together is something we will treasure forever.” For Caiden and his family, the presence of dedicated medical professionals made the trip even more special, allowing them to fully enjoy the experience with peace of mind.


A Magical Mission


Turkish Airlines Launches New Flight from Dublin!


TURKISH Airlines has announced the launch of its new Istanbul-Dublin flights within the Winter 2025 schedule,


now


available for sale. This new route help


will to bridge


connections between Ireland and Australia. Optimised second–wave connections via Istanbul will ensure smoother travel to the Far East, South


East Asia and


onwards to Australia. In addition, the timing


of the flights will allow a short city break in Istanbul, making them an attractive experience for leisure travellers. In addition, passengers


will benefit from convenient late evening arrivals into Dublin, early morning departures from Dublin,


and perfectly


timed schedules for both business and leisure travel.


Chairman Colin Barkley highlighted the importance of such trips: “We are committed to giving these incredible children and their families the chance to create unforgettable memories. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, fundraisers, and corporate partners – including The Bushmills Inn, WineFlair, C-Tec (NI), Glens of Antrim Potatoes, CosyRoof, Bells of Crossgar, Energystore, and Mango Contact Centre – we’ve been able to expand our reach and offer this wonderful experience.” Colin added: “From the feedback we received, the trip to Disneyland Paris was an outstanding success despite the cancellation of our return flight, which required an additional night in a Paris airport hotel. The charity team was on hand to ensure that everyone felt fully supported. The strong bonds formed during the trip became clear, as parents, children, and our administrative and medical teams worked together to minimise the inconvenience.” Each year, Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust takes local children, accompanied by a parent or carer, to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland – home of Santa Claus. The trip includes husky and reindeer rides, snowmobile safaris, sleigh rides, and, of course, a magical meeting with Santa himself.


Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust receives no government or national funding and relies solely on donations to continue its work.


AER Lingus Regional has announced its Winter 2025 Schedule from Belfast City Airport,


with expanded


services across the UK. To celebrate, the airline has also launched its end of summer sale, with up to 30% off flights across its entire network from Belfast. As


part of its Winter


schedule, Aer Lingus Regional will more than double services on its Belfast City-East Midlands route,


increasing


from three to seven flights per week starting 25th October 2025. The airline will also increase its Manchester service to four daily flights for the upcoming Winter season. Ian Lough,


Head


expansion gives our customers even greater choice and flexibility during the Winter months. Combined with our end of summer sale, now is the perfect time to book your next trip.”


of


Commercial at Emerald Airlines said:“We’re delighted to be announcing our Winter schedule from Belfast City Airport, with daily flights to East


and increased Manchester Airport.


Midlands Airport services to This


Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport added:“Passengers will soon benefit from an enhanced Aer Lingus Regional schedule from Belfast City Airport, with more flights to the East Midlands and increased services to Manchester. This added connectivity will offer greater flexibility to plan city breaks, family visits, or weekend getaways. Coupled with the end of summer sale, this expansion offers an excellent opportunity for travellers to explore new destinations at fantastic value,


while strengthening


Belfast City Airport’s role as a convenient gateway to the UK and beyond.”


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conditions, Ireland


EasyJet Holidays Launches Winter 2026 Packages from Belfast!


EASYJET holidays has launched its winter 2026 season, with holidays for this period now available from Northern Ireland! The new packages will feature beach holidays


and city breaks flying from both Belfast Airports, available right up until to 31 March 2027.


Tenerife,


Covering destinations such as Majorca, Turkey,


Amsterdam and Paris,


passengers can choose from winter sun or Christmas city breaks to enjoy. Natasha Marson, Head of Trade Distribution at easyJet holidays, said: “We’re thrilled to have launched package holidays for the winter 2026 season, giving agents the opportunity to offer their customers even more choice with getaways on offer all the way up to March 2027. “We have a wide range of winter sun breaks and city adventures to choose from to give customers a truly fantastic holiday experience, all with unbeatable prices in mind.” Most flights can be expected to take off from Belfast International Airport, with UK and Majorca taking off from Belfast City Airport.


Aer Lingus Releases Winter Schedule from Belfast: Increased Mainland UK Flights


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