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North-East Correspondent For children across the country the last 12 months have been challenging and as a way of documenting their experiences many school communities are taking part in a writing project, developed by an Irish publishing company. A collection of stories and poems have been compiled by students and made into a book, with the aim of capturing their thoughts for future generations. At St Killians National School in Mullagh in Co Cavan, work on their book got under way when the st...

A home, a backyard and a trampoline. Its not that much to ask for. But for 10-year-old Dylan Whelan from Belfast, these are the three things that would change his whole world for the better. For almost 18 months, Dylan, his mum Rachel, and baby sister Leah, have been living on the top floor of a hostel. Being homeless can have a terrible effect on children. Add to that Covid-19 restrictions and not being able to go to school, or meet friends, and its a devastating combination with regard to a ...

Belfast boy (10) shares his story of living in hostel during cororavirus pandemic Dylan Whelan (10) from Belfast, pictured with a copy of Homeless Stories Proceeds from the book go to Depaul A 10-year-old Belfast boy has shared his own story of what it is like living in a hostel during the cororavirus pandemic. Dylan Whelan is one of 20 children living in emergency accommodation and direct provision who have written moving accounts of life during the Covid-19 crisis for a ne...

Belfast boy on how it feels to be homeless during pandemic Dylan Whelan, 10, has two wishes, for coronavirus to be gone and for his family to have a new house Dylan Whelan Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters o...