Several famous faces will take part in a new poster campaign highlighting the effect bullying can have on the lives of young people.

Organised by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC), the drive is being run with the help of Westlife member and ambassador for the charity Mark Feehilly.

The singer explained he knows from first-hand experience how the impact of bullying can last a lifetime and was keen to spread the message.

"I thought that if we could involve well known ISPCC ambassadors perhaps people will think twice about bullying or indeed allowing bullying to happen," he said.

Stars taking part in the campaign include Jedward, Saoirse Ronan and Louis Walsh, who will be seen in posters with cuts and bruises to represent the harm that bullying can cause.

Last year, the Childline service - which is open around the clock and provides a chance for young people to talk anonymously about their problems - received over 2,300 calls and messages a day from young people, with almost a quarter of these regarding abuse.

Written by Donal Walsh
 

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