Kites flown on the Curragh for Palestine
Kites not Frights Charity event on The Curragh
IRELAND Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) groups from Kildare, Laois, and Carlow gathered with the general public at The Curragh on Halloween morning as part of the nationwide ‘Kites Not Frights’ campaign, designed to show solidarity with the children and people of Gaza while raising vital funds for humanitarian aid.
The event took place on Saturday morning 31 October, opposite Donnelly's Hollow at The Curragh.
Families, children, and individuals from across the region brought their kites to participate in what was described as “a powerful visual display of hope and unity”.
As the darker evenings of autumn draw in, children across Ireland came together to transform a traditionally spooky day into a display of hope, unity, and solidarity.
The event featured music from Ned Byrne and an address by Jehad Al Fara from Gaza, who spoke about the charity's work supporting children through medical care and rehabilitation.
A highlight was a handmade, almost 60-metre blanket by Craftivism for Palestine, featuring 3,000 knitted squares, each representing 10 children killed by Israel in Gaza. Held across The Curragh by adults and children, it carried a powerful message of remembrance and solidarity.
By flying kites simultaneously across multiple locations in Ireland, participants hoped to send a message to the children of Gaza that they are not forgotten.
All proceeds raised from the event will go directly to ‘Children Not Numbers’, an organisation dedicated to helping the sickest children in Gaza secure critical medical support.
Emily Barrett, one of the event organisers expressed the community's enthusiasm for the initiative.
“We were absolutely delighted to bring the nationwide ‘Kites Not Frights’ campaign to The Curragh,” she said.
“This Halloween, as our own children enjoyed the festivities, we want to stand in firm solidarity with the children and people of Gaza.
“Flying these kites was a simple yet beautiful way for families here to send a visible message of love and hope, while raising crucial funds for ‘Children Not Numbers’.
For those who couldn’t make it on the day, the local IPSC groups encouraged people to donate directly via the official website or the event QR codes available on local IPSC social media pages.
