Your Artwork on QUALITY Christmas Cards. A fun way for school kids to raise funds for their school. Over 140,000 Children participated last year. NEW GREAT CARD SIZE : SAME GREAT PRICE : CALL US: 0818 555 365 : Registration Open for 2026
Registration OpenWeek 1: Register your school online. We send you the forms to register the classes/children participating, and return completed forms to us : Registration Open for 2026
Week 2: On receipt of these class lists, we will send you the artwork design templates.Week 3: You run the art classes and then send us the finished artwork (we will give you a reasonable deadline for return of artwork).
Week 4: Receive your Free Sample Card - every child that participates receives a free sample of their own individually designed card, plus an order form that they can use to encourage family and friends to buy their packs of cards.Ordering takes place – you place your school's order with us.
Week 7/8: Receive your packs of Christmas cards and distribute them to the pupils in time for Christmas post. Delivery of cards is free of charge.Over 840 schools, thats 140,000 children, participated last year raising badly needed funds for their schools.
Register
Artwork
Sample
You receive a pack of 10 x Square Cards 150mm x 150mm.
Printed with the child's individual design on the front.
On the back we print the child's name as the designer.
The schools name for which fundraising is taking place is also printed on the back of the card.
The cards are beautifully packaged with 10 white envelopes in a clear cellophane wrap.
A pack of 10 cards cost you €5.50.
We suggest you sell these cards between €8.00 to €10.00.
There are no initial outlays, you only pay for what is ordered. PAYMENT: Make your payment to us only after you have received you packs of cards
Barry Maher
CEO
Santa Barry : Owner of Listowel Printing Works and founder of the Christmas Cards for Schools project.
Norma Maher
Marketing
Norma Claus : oversees the day to day operations and insures that over 1.5 million cards arrive on time before Christmas.
Paul Shannon
Senior Designer
Official Elf No:1, Paul co-ordinates the design and proofing of over 1.5 million cards.
Donna Brosnan
Data Analyst
Santa's Little Helper, Donna makes sure that every persons details match their individual masterpiece. Thats 140,000 kids!!!
If you are representing your school and are about to register for this years project, this section will answer all your questions.
No. We take financial responsibility for the project so that your school only pays when you have collected the money from parents.
We try to encourage schools to register as early as possible but we'll work with you to create a realistic timeline for your project : Registration Open
Yes. We suggest you stay within the guideline prices we show though, but you are most certainly free to 'do your own thing' if you so wish.
Unfortunately no. We are set up to handle small runs which means that we do not get the same savings as large print runs.
Yes. Each pack contains only the card designed by that child.
Yes. And their family is under no obligation to purchase packs.
The inside greeting can be in either English or Irish, but the whole school must use one language or the other. See sample cards in pack to for each wording.
Yes. They can order as many as they require!.
Each pack of 10 cards costs you €5.50.
The inside greeting can be in either English or Irish, but the whole school must use one language or the other. See sample cards in pack to for each wording.
The Art Template ia an A4 sheet supplied free by us. There is a area on the sheet specified by us where the child can draw his/her picture. See attached template in pack.
This is easy ,just fill out the registration card attached and post it to us or go to our website and fill out the registration from there.
No, not only schools but any club or group can take part!
Bishop Galvin Central School, Newcestown, Co. Cork "On behalf of all the parents and staff of Bishop Galvin Central School I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your professionalism in the production of our Christmas Cards for the Schools Fundraiser. We found it a very easy project to follow and work with, and look forward to working with your company again next year".
Gaelscoil Bhaile Brigin, Baile Atha Cliath "Thank you for the professional work and speed and ease it all took place. The children really enjoyed designing their cards and seeing them in print, they were all so excited"!
St Oliver Plunkett NS, Navan, Co. Meath "I would like to say, as one of the parents, that it is a joy to do the Christmas Cards with the children. The fact that they ALL get a sample even if they don't end up ordering the cards leaves no one out".
St. Patricks NS, Parents Association, Charlestown, Co. Mayo "We were thrilled with the cards and the children loved seeing their names & designs printed on them. Thank you for all your work. We will definitely be taking part again this year".
St. Matthews, Ballymahon, Longford "Thank you once again this year for a fast, seamless process which all of the parents and children are delighted with. It was a pleasure working with you".
Barntown NS, Wexford "The Barntown Parents Association would like to thank you for all your help in the smooth execution of this hugely successful project".
The Harold School, Glasthule, Dublin "Firstly, I just want to say thank you for the very speedy delivery of the cards this year and the very organised way they were packed with the teachers name on each bundle and the number boxes - it was fantastic and made my job so much easier"!
Coachford NS, Carrigadrohid, Co. Cork "Our Calendars turned out lovely and were a great success! Thank you sincerely for all your help. We look forward to working with you again next Christmas".
Castleknock NS, Dublin "Thank you very much for all the happiness you bring to the families all over the world who receive these gorgeous cards."
Emo NS, Portlaoise, Co. Laois "I would just like to say thank you for a wonderful service, parents and children are delighted with their cards, you made the process so easy. Looking forward to working with you next year!"
Robinstown NS, Co. Westmeath "Parents very happy with the cards and the quality of your work. From an organising point of view just to say my sincere thanks to all at Listowel Printing Works for your help with the project."
St Teresa's NS, Balbriggin, Dublin "PWe are very pleased with the service you provided and the standard of the cards."
Scoil Barra Naofa Cailini, Beaumont, Cork "Thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas Cards, we found it to be a great fund-raiser with minimal effort on our part due to the professionalism on your part."
St Marys Boys School, Maynooth, Co. Kildare "The cards were a great success again and we've no doubt we will be planning to repeat the project in 2013. Thank you for all your help and co-operation."
Scoil Náisiúnta Gleann Beithe, Co. Kerry "We really enjoyed taking part in this project. Thanks for all your help – it really was a painless, seamless process."
Emo National School, Portlaoise, Co. Laois "Thank you for the wonderful Christmas Cards our school ordered from you this year. We received a great response, parents were thrilled with the artwork and having each child's name on the back makes them so personal. Plus they arrived back so quickly in plenty of time to post for Christmas. We look forward to working with you again next year."
St Patrick's National School, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow "High compliments to you company for such a great idea, we found every aspect of this process user-friendly from an organiser's point of view, and the feedback from parents is very positive, they are very impressed with the service, and we've had a great response."
Kilmagner National School, Fermoy, Co. Cork "On behalf of the staff and pupils of Kilmagner National School, we would like to thank you for the professional service you provided for the printing of our Christmas Cards. It was really easy to work with and easy to follow. It was extremely 'school and secretary friendly' which makes a big difference when everyone is busy."
St. Paul's School, Montenotte, Cork "We were delighted with the response with the parents in our fundraiser through the Christmas cards. We raised money for white boards for the classes. Your company made the whole project very easy."
Boyd-Buchanan School, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA "We loved the Christmas cards project, and the parents loved their children's individually designed cards. Thank you for your efficient service".
Castletown National School, Co. Wexford "What a great project, very easy! The cards helped raise much need funds towards a new school building".
Killimor National School, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway "The cards have been very well received by the children and parents of Killimor School. Thank you very much for your excellent service"
Ballinadee National School, Bandon, Co. Cork "We would like to congratulate you and your team on your efficiency, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you, and the end product is very much appreciated. We look forward to participating again this year."
St. Paul's School, Montenotte, Cork "We were delighted with the response with the parents in our fundraiser through the Christmas cards. We raised money for white boards for the classes. Your company made the whole project very easy."
Mayo Abbey National School, Claremorris, Co. Mayo "We were delighted with the response with the parents in our fundraiser through the Christmas cards. We raised money for white boards for the classes. Your company made the whole project very easy."
Monasteroris National School, Edenderry, Co. Offaly "All the children and parents were delighted with the finished cards. We would like to thank you for making this Fundraising so easy from registration to completion."
Registration Open for 2026 .
We are always ready to assist you, complete the contact form or give us a call!
telephone: 0818 555 365
Address: Unit 1, Tanavalla Industrial Estate, Listowel, Co.Kerry, Ireland, V31WF29
