New children’s book to inspire children to see the magic in ordinary life
August 20, 2026
Heinz and Barnardos research highlights how mealtimes and relationships across generations help children feel connected and supported.
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Children in Ireland value meaningful conversations more than material things, new study from Heinz & Barnardos finds
August 17, 2026
Heinz and Barnardos research highlights how mealtimes and relationships across generations help children feel connected and supported.
Barnardos Back to School Survey 2026
August 5, 2026
Barnardos has today launched its Back to School Survey 2026. Results continue to show that parents are concerned about meeting costs this year with primary school parents particularly worried about the cost of uniforms and many secondary school parents concerned about how to meet the cost of digital devices.
Barnardos raises concern over delay of Housing Action Plan on Child and Family Homelessness
July 31, 2026
Barnardos is raising concern as the publication of the long overdue Housing Action Plan has been delayed until September and a further increase in the monthly homelessness figures is to be expected when published this Friday. The number of children in Ireland living in emergency accommodation during the summer holidays is deeply concerning, damaging childhoods and distressing parents across the country.
Barnardos announces the retirement of Chief Executive, Suzanne Connolly
July 21, 2026
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to children and families, including almost a decade as Chief Executive, Barnardos Ireland announces that Suzanne Connolly will retire on July 31st.
Gyproc in Ireland Marks 90 Years of Building Better with Barnardos Refurbishment Project
July 15, 2026
Gyproc, part of Saint-Gobain, is celebrating a major milestone in 2026 as it celebrates 90 years of supporting Ireland’s construction industry, reflecting on a legacy built on quality, innovation and trusted partnerships while looking ahead to the future of sustainable construction. To mark this occasion Gyproc is supporting a refurbishment project at Barnardos’ central hub
Children in Finglas to receive reading boost thanks to CJK & Barnardos
July 7, 2026
Children in Finglas to receive reading boost thanks to CJK & Barnardos
Barnardos: Impact of Cost of Living on Children 2026
June 23, 2026
Barnardos today launched their Cost of Living – Impact on Children 2026 report. For five years Barnardos has monitored the impact of cost of living increases on families and raised the issue, urging the Government to set up targeted actions to protect families and reduce child poverty.
Barnardos: Parental Mental Health and the Impact on Children
May 12, 2026
Last year Barnardos children’s charity supported more than 1,000 children across its targeted family support services who had experienced living with a parent with poor mental health. Barnardos today published a report focusing on the impact poor parental mental health has on children in Ireland, the prevalence across the country and actions that could be taken to reduce the resulting childhood trauma and harm.
Barnardos Launches Big Toddle 2026
May 6, 2026
Barnardos children’s charity today launched their 23rd annual Big Toddle. Thousands of children will be putting their walking shoes on to take part in Big Toddle sponsored walks in creches, communities and their own gardens across the country. This much-loved campaign for pre-school aged children raises vital funds every year to support Barnardos’ Early Years Services.