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Barnardos Launch Tips for Parents, Children and Young People as they Prepare to Return to School

Posted by on August 17, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

As schools set to reopen in the coming weeks Barnardos have launched a new collection of Tips for parents, children and young people. Focusing on the well-being of everyone from the little school goer to the relieved, yet anxious parent, Barnardos Tip Sheets offer guidance for all on the return to school. Tips range from […]

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Barnardos Issues COVID 19 Crisis Appeal for Children

Posted by on March 25, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Barnardos children’s charity has today issued an urgent appeal to the public to help them reach children and families throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The children’s charity is currently working with 1,580 families requiring critical and intensive support with more than 600 waiting for help. The charity is adapting to ensure they can keep working with […]

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Barnardos Issues Parental Guidance To Maintain Digital Wellbeing #coronavirus #covid19

Posted by on March 19, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

In this unsettling time as more parents try to work from home, children’s screen time may increase more than usual. More than ever, it is important to be critical about the information we read online and to manage your digital wellbeing. If you feel your screen time is excessive, or is affecting you and your […]

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Sharp Increase In Number Of Children Living In Emergency Accommodation – Barnardos

Posted by on July 31, 2018 · Leave a Comment 

Barnardos is drawing attention to the fact that child and family homelessness is a national crisis as the numbers of children living in emergency accommodation have risen sharply in the Mid-West (Clare and Limerick) and the South-East (Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford).   June Tinsley, Head of Advocacy, Barnardos said: “While the total number of […]

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Universal Children’s Day – A Day To Celebrate Childhood

Posted by on November 20, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

Organisations working directly with children have come together with Ireland’s leading children’s rights institutions, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and Tusla to celebrate Universal Children’s Day on Monday 20th November. Individuals and organisations across the country are encouraged to get involved on this special day of celebration for children. Visit www.childrensday.ie to find out about events taking place […]

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Kids Munster Football Tournament 10th Anniversary Raffle For Barnardos

Posted by on May 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

When:             Sunday, 28th May 2017 Where:            Douglas Hall Football Club, Co.Cork What:              Each year the Kids for Kids Munster Football Tournament is held in communities in which Barnardos is working to help make a real impact. 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of their fundraising efforts, with Kids for Kids raising an incredible €60,000 for Barnardos […]

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Big Toddle For Barnardos Sponsored By Toddlebox Is Launched

Posted by on May 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Barnardos Ambassador Tom Vaughan Lawlor joined a group of toddlers in their natural habitat to launch The Big Toddle for Barnardos sponsored by Toddlebox. This May and June thousands of toddlers across Ireland will take up the challenge to toddle a half-mile sponsored walk and raise a roaring €250,000 to help children their own age. […]

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