The Europe Hotel & Resort has launched its Christmas charity campaign with the return of Charlie Bear, joined this year by his cousin Bertie Bear.

The pair are fronting a fundraiser in aid of BUMBLEance, the national children’s ambulance service that provides free medical transport for families across the country.

The campaign, called Charlie & Bertie’s Suite Dreams, features a limited-edition chocolate bar inspired by the theme of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

One bar will contain a golden ticket, and the holder will win an overnight stay in the hotel’s Hans Liebherr Suite.

The suite, recently renovated and valued at €3,000 per night, includes a wraparound terrace with views of the Lakes of Killarney and the McGillycuddy Reeks.

All proceeds from the chocolate bar sales will go directly to BUMBLEance. The hotel says the funds will support the organisation’s work with children who need specialist transport for medical care.

Michael Brennan, Managing Director of The Europe Hotel & Resort, said the hotel is pleased to support BUMBLEance this Christmas. Shane Brannigan of BUMBLEance said the partnership will help raise both funds and awareness for the service.

The chocolate bars cost €10 and can be purchased online at the hotel’s website. Bars will be dispatched at the end of the sales period.