Barnardos would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of our much loved colleague Christine Hennessey It is with great sadness that we have heard about the sudden death our much loved and valued colleague Christine Hennessey. Christine’s contribution to children and families in her work with birth mothers, adopted adults and
The publication gives insight and guidance to support early learning and care services in adopting a trauma-informed approach The book was launched by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman Barnardos has launched a new book aimed at early years educators and providers during a webinar attended by over 550 professionals from
Photography by Patrick Bolger sent to picture desks: 087 234 1594 MEDIA RELEASE: Students will benefit from activities for their body, mind, heart Paul O’Connell, Barnardos and Aldi launch new initiative for schools across the country Students can benefit from activities for their Body, Mind, Heart Schools can register for the Big Active at thebigactive.ie
Barnardos: Talking to Children about War 28.02.22. With news of the war in Ukraine dominating headlines, social media platforms and conversations across the country, many children are likely to have been exposed to information about the conflict. Children do not always talk about what is worrying them but they may be trying to make sense
One quarter of families worry about not being able to provide food for their children New research launched today by national children’s charity Barnardos and leading grocery retailer Aldi Ireland, found that 25% of parents often worry about not being able to provide food for their children and nearly three in 10 people in Ireland
1 February 2022 Suzanne Connolly, Barnardos CEO said: “We are extremely disappointed with the Government’s decision to proceed with a solely exam based Leaving Cert this year. No doubt, this sentiment is shared by the vast majority of Leaving Cert students who favoured and openly called for a hybrid approach. The pandemic has caused huge
Christmas FM, the popular radio station that is seen by many as the official soundtrack to the festive season, is delighted to announce that it has raised €331,515 for Barnardos, their chosen charity for 2021. This figure has well surpassed the original goal of €250,000, which will go directly towards Barnardos’ mission of working to
6 January 2022. Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it is a jumper a size too small or a book you already have, it can be donated to one of Barnardos shops and will be greatly welcomed by staff. Every cent generated from
17 December 2021: Barnardos children’s charity has reacted to CSO Statistics launched today stating it is unacceptable that almost one in ten children (8%) find themselves living in poverty in Ireland today. Despite countless commitments from numerous governments, the charity continue to see far too many children and families experiencing poverty, and as a result
Media Release *Spokespeople Available I wish I could have done something to stop it. I wish he accepted that he needs help. I wish he could see that he is at fault. I wish he could put himself in our shoes. (Child, X years old) 9 December 2021: Barnardos Children’s Charity, in collaboration with domestic
