'Since Team Hope began in 2010, over two million shoeboxes have been made by the people of Ireland'

'Parents and carers will be supported to balance their working and family lives'

Ireland has been rocked by a number of tragic deaths in recent weeks, with a number of children losing their lives in difficult circumstances.

'The past number of days have been traumatic for the community'

'Gardaí have issued an appeal to anyone with information to come forward'

The festival encourages children and young people to be creative.