Barnardos Ireland
@barnardos-ireland.bsky.social
Barnardos Charity — Official Account for Barnardos Ireland Children's Charity - Helping Vulnerable Children. Be Part Of Our Work For Children And Help Transform Children's Lives. Services & support. Because Childhood Lasts a Lifetime.
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True stories can be the hardest to tell.
Barnardos helps families work through theirs.
💚Please donate €8 a month #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
www.barnardos.ie/donate/donat...
Barnardos helps families work through theirs.
💚Please donate €8 a month #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
www.barnardos.ie/donate/donat...
💬A poem by a young person who has experienced domestic violence and abuse.
💚Children are not passive bystanders; they are involved and experience the violence and abuse in their own right.
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
💚Children are not passive bystanders; they are involved and experience the violence and abuse in their own right.
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
December 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
💬A poem by a young person who has experienced domestic violence and abuse.
💚Children are not passive bystanders; they are involved and experience the violence and abuse in their own right.
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
💚Children are not passive bystanders; they are involved and experience the violence and abuse in their own right.
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
Don’t miss our final free Online Safety Webinar for Parents, before the Christmas break!
📅 Wed, 10th December
🕖 7pm (Live on Zoom)
Suitable for parents of children of all ages & delivered by an experienced trainer.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_smJploXHRsacN4XHKpBpwA
📅 Wed, 10th December
🕖 7pm (Live on Zoom)
Suitable for parents of children of all ages & delivered by an experienced trainer.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_smJploXHRsacN4XHKpBpwA
December 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Don’t miss our final free Online Safety Webinar for Parents, before the Christmas break!
📅 Wed, 10th December
🕖 7pm (Live on Zoom)
Suitable for parents of children of all ages & delivered by an experienced trainer.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_smJploXHRsacN4XHKpBpwA
📅 Wed, 10th December
🕖 7pm (Live on Zoom)
Suitable for parents of children of all ages & delivered by an experienced trainer.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_smJploXHRsacN4XHKpBpwA
The aim of the Parental Advocacy Service delivered by Barnardos, is to help & support parents to actively participate in the child protection & legal process in an informed & supported way💚
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
December 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The aim of the Parental Advocacy Service delivered by Barnardos, is to help & support parents to actively participate in the child protection & legal process in an informed & supported way💚
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
Press Release: Children need to be seen as victims of domestic violence & abuse in their own right.
🚨31% of children in our targeted services are either living in or have lived in households experiencing domestic violence (up to the end of Sept 2025)
More: www.barnardos.ie/news/barnard...
#16days
🚨31% of children in our targeted services are either living in or have lived in households experiencing domestic violence (up to the end of Sept 2025)
More: www.barnardos.ie/news/barnard...
#16days
December 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Press Release: Children need to be seen as victims of domestic violence & abuse in their own right.
🚨31% of children in our targeted services are either living in or have lived in households experiencing domestic violence (up to the end of Sept 2025)
More: www.barnardos.ie/news/barnard...
#16days
🚨31% of children in our targeted services are either living in or have lived in households experiencing domestic violence (up to the end of Sept 2025)
More: www.barnardos.ie/news/barnard...
#16days
There's still time to get involved in making a big impact this Christmas for vulnerable children across Ireland!🎁
Sign up to #BarnardosChristmasJumperDay and join the fun!🎄
https://www.idonate.ie/forms/c/ChristmasJumper2025
Sign up to #BarnardosChristmasJumperDay and join the fun!🎄
https://www.idonate.ie/forms/c/ChristmasJumper2025
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
There's still time to get involved in making a big impact this Christmas for vulnerable children across Ireland!🎁
Sign up to #BarnardosChristmasJumperDay and join the fun!🎄
https://www.idonate.ie/forms/c/ChristmasJumper2025
Sign up to #BarnardosChristmasJumperDay and join the fun!🎄
https://www.idonate.ie/forms/c/ChristmasJumper2025
Need access to high quality online content?📖
The Barnardos Resource Package is the answer to your needs!💚Access includes⬇️
✔️e-Books
✔️Journals
✔️Articles
✔️Databases
All from a single sign in!😁
🔗 https://ow.ly/pnrP50UWECW
The Barnardos Resource Package is the answer to your needs!💚Access includes⬇️
✔️e-Books
✔️Journals
✔️Articles
✔️Databases
All from a single sign in!😁
🔗 https://ow.ly/pnrP50UWECW
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Need access to high quality online content?📖
The Barnardos Resource Package is the answer to your needs!💚Access includes⬇️
✔️e-Books
✔️Journals
✔️Articles
✔️Databases
All from a single sign in!😁
🔗 https://ow.ly/pnrP50UWECW
The Barnardos Resource Package is the answer to your needs!💚Access includes⬇️
✔️e-Books
✔️Journals
✔️Articles
✔️Databases
All from a single sign in!😁
🔗 https://ow.ly/pnrP50UWECW
📢 #JobFairy
Looking to upskill and make a real impact in Dublin? 🌟
Join our Community Employment (CE) scheme and gain valuable experience in our shops! 🎉
Find out more today⬇️
https://ow.ly/381k50UNAUm
Looking to upskill and make a real impact in Dublin? 🌟
Join our Community Employment (CE) scheme and gain valuable experience in our shops! 🎉
Find out more today⬇️
https://ow.ly/381k50UNAUm
December 3, 2025 at 7:35 AM
📢 #JobFairy
Looking to upskill and make a real impact in Dublin? 🌟
Join our Community Employment (CE) scheme and gain valuable experience in our shops! 🎉
Find out more today⬇️
https://ow.ly/381k50UNAUm
Looking to upskill and make a real impact in Dublin? 🌟
Join our Community Employment (CE) scheme and gain valuable experience in our shops! 🎉
Find out more today⬇️
https://ow.ly/381k50UNAUm
Need advice or assistance?
Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚
⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM
🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday
☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚
⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM
🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday
☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Need advice or assistance?
Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚
⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM
🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday
☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
Our Parent Support Line is staffed by professionals ready to help!💚
⏰ Open Hours: 10 AM - 2 PM
🗓️ Days: Monday to Friday
☎️ Contact: 1800 910 123
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
🎨 "The bad thought can be fought" - girl, age 10, Empower Kids Project*
She created this piece of art to help raise awareness of what she & other children experience, living with childhood domestic violence & abuse.
Thank you! 💚
*Multi-agency advocacy project for children & young people.
#16days
She created this piece of art to help raise awareness of what she & other children experience, living with childhood domestic violence & abuse.
Thank you! 💚
*Multi-agency advocacy project for children & young people.
#16days
December 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🎨 "The bad thought can be fought" - girl, age 10, Empower Kids Project*
She created this piece of art to help raise awareness of what she & other children experience, living with childhood domestic violence & abuse.
Thank you! 💚
*Multi-agency advocacy project for children & young people.
#16days
She created this piece of art to help raise awareness of what she & other children experience, living with childhood domestic violence & abuse.
Thank you! 💚
*Multi-agency advocacy project for children & young people.
#16days
🥳Happy Birthday Barnardos!🥳
So excited to celebrate 30 years supporting children & families in Limerick marked by a celebration with contributions from families who've received support, funders Tusla, & community partners.💚
Read more: https://www.barnardos.ie/news/press-releases/limerick-30-years/
So excited to celebrate 30 years supporting children & families in Limerick marked by a celebration with contributions from families who've received support, funders Tusla, & community partners.💚
Read more: https://www.barnardos.ie/news/press-releases/limerick-30-years/
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🥳Happy Birthday Barnardos!🥳
So excited to celebrate 30 years supporting children & families in Limerick marked by a celebration with contributions from families who've received support, funders Tusla, & community partners.💚
Read more: https://www.barnardos.ie/news/press-releases/limerick-30-years/
So excited to celebrate 30 years supporting children & families in Limerick marked by a celebration with contributions from families who've received support, funders Tusla, & community partners.💚
Read more: https://www.barnardos.ie/news/press-releases/limerick-30-years/
Barnardos Library has put together an open access eBook collection of children’s books available to all.
📚These books are aimed at those who want to read with children:
https://ow.ly/skAY50X62qS
📚These books are aimed at those who want to read with children:
https://ow.ly/skAY50X62qS
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Barnardos Library has put together an open access eBook collection of children’s books available to all.
📚These books are aimed at those who want to read with children:
https://ow.ly/skAY50X62qS
📚These books are aimed at those who want to read with children:
https://ow.ly/skAY50X62qS
💚Giving Tuesday💚
Today is when everyone, everywhere can celebrate the volunteer Boards of Trustees who guide our charities across Ireland, in particular to the incredible board at Barnardos Ireland! 💚
Thank you for your dedication & commitment!
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
Today is when everyone, everywhere can celebrate the volunteer Boards of Trustees who guide our charities across Ireland, in particular to the incredible board at Barnardos Ireland! 💚
Thank you for your dedication & commitment!
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM
💚Giving Tuesday💚
Today is when everyone, everywhere can celebrate the volunteer Boards of Trustees who guide our charities across Ireland, in particular to the incredible board at Barnardos Ireland! 💚
Thank you for your dedication & commitment!
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
Today is when everyone, everywhere can celebrate the volunteer Boards of Trustees who guide our charities across Ireland, in particular to the incredible board at Barnardos Ireland! 💚
Thank you for your dedication & commitment!
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
📣The next episode of the new webinar series by the Barnardos Parental Advocacy and Information Service with the Legal Aid Board, will explore Full Care Orders.
📅Thursday 4th of December
⌚1 - 1:30pm.
👉Register your free place: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BOca_c3ySaWoPSW3ehvuLg
📅Thursday 4th of December
⌚1 - 1:30pm.
👉Register your free place: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BOca_c3ySaWoPSW3ehvuLg
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
📣The next episode of the new webinar series by the Barnardos Parental Advocacy and Information Service with the Legal Aid Board, will explore Full Care Orders.
📅Thursday 4th of December
⌚1 - 1:30pm.
👉Register your free place: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BOca_c3ySaWoPSW3ehvuLg
📅Thursday 4th of December
⌚1 - 1:30pm.
👉Register your free place: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BOca_c3ySaWoPSW3ehvuLg
Reposted by Barnardos Ireland
This Christmas tale from @richycraven.bsky.social is one of the best threads on the internet. Bonus points for the @barnardos-ireland.bsky.social donation request 💚
The original thread over on the Other Place had a link to donate to Barnardos at the end so, if you have the means, please consider throwing some money their way.
www.barnardos.ie/donate/donat...
www.barnardos.ie/donate/donat...
Donate | Barnardos
Donate to Barnardos and help transform the lives of vulnerable children. Your support provides safety, care and opportunity. Give today!
www.barnardos.ie
November 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This Christmas tale from @richycraven.bsky.social is one of the best threads on the internet. Bonus points for the @barnardos-ireland.bsky.social donation request 💚
📢 #JobFairy Join the team at Barnardos - We're hiring✨
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
December 1, 2025 at 6:50 AM
📢 #JobFairy Join the team at Barnardos - We're hiring✨
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
🧡To raise awareness of childhood domestic violence & abuse, a member of Empower Kids Advocacy Project for children drew this image & said he used:
💬"happy feelings... (the big people are) a happy garda and a happy judge, because the children are happy too" - boy, age 9
Thank you! 💚
#16days
💬"happy feelings... (the big people are) a happy garda and a happy judge, because the children are happy too" - boy, age 9
Thank you! 💚
#16days
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🧡To raise awareness of childhood domestic violence & abuse, a member of Empower Kids Advocacy Project for children drew this image & said he used:
💬"happy feelings... (the big people are) a happy garda and a happy judge, because the children are happy too" - boy, age 9
Thank you! 💚
#16days
💬"happy feelings... (the big people are) a happy garda and a happy judge, because the children are happy too" - boy, age 9
Thank you! 💚
#16days
📣New resource! So happy to launch a booklet today, for professionals working with children who may experience domestic abuse.
👉"Recognise Respond Refer" is a collaborative effort from Limerick organisations. It's extremely important to all involved that children were placed at it's centre.
#16days
👉"Recognise Respond Refer" is a collaborative effort from Limerick organisations. It's extremely important to all involved that children were placed at it's centre.
#16days
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📣New resource! So happy to launch a booklet today, for professionals working with children who may experience domestic abuse.
👉"Recognise Respond Refer" is a collaborative effort from Limerick organisations. It's extremely important to all involved that children were placed at it's centre.
#16days
👉"Recognise Respond Refer" is a collaborative effort from Limerick organisations. It's extremely important to all involved that children were placed at it's centre.
#16days
🚨 5,274 children living in emergency accommodation in October this year, figures released today from the Department of Housing Show.
❗Continually increasing numbers show the real need for a children and family action plan, as committed to in recently published Government housing plan.
❗Continually increasing numbers show the real need for a children and family action plan, as committed to in recently published Government housing plan.
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🚨 5,274 children living in emergency accommodation in October this year, figures released today from the Department of Housing Show.
❗Continually increasing numbers show the real need for a children and family action plan, as committed to in recently published Government housing plan.
❗Continually increasing numbers show the real need for a children and family action plan, as committed to in recently published Government housing plan.
Our Parental Advocacy & Information Service is for parents of children in care. Offering face-to-face advocacy services in Dublin North City, Waterford & Wexford & a nationwide Freephone helpline & information service.
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 http://barnardos.ie/parental-advocacy-information-service/
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 http://barnardos.ie/parental-advocacy-information-service/
November 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Our Parental Advocacy & Information Service is for parents of children in care. Offering face-to-face advocacy services in Dublin North City, Waterford & Wexford & a nationwide Freephone helpline & information service.
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 http://barnardos.ie/parental-advocacy-information-service/
📞 1800 333 355
🔗 http://barnardos.ie/parental-advocacy-information-service/
Christmas FM is BACK on the airwaves, spreading festive cheer across Ireland! 🎅🎶
We’re proud to be part of the Magic of Christmas Appeal, raising vital funds for three incredible children’s charities, including Barnardos! 💚
📻 Tune in today from 12pm & donate at christmasfm.com
We’re proud to be part of the Magic of Christmas Appeal, raising vital funds for three incredible children’s charities, including Barnardos! 💚
📻 Tune in today from 12pm & donate at christmasfm.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Christmas FM is BACK on the airwaves, spreading festive cheer across Ireland! 🎅🎶
We’re proud to be part of the Magic of Christmas Appeal, raising vital funds for three incredible children’s charities, including Barnardos! 💚
📻 Tune in today from 12pm & donate at christmasfm.com
We’re proud to be part of the Magic of Christmas Appeal, raising vital funds for three incredible children’s charities, including Barnardos! 💚
📻 Tune in today from 12pm & donate at christmasfm.com
📢 #JobFairy Happy Friday! We're #hiring ⬇️
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
November 28, 2025 at 6:10 AM
📢 #JobFairy Happy Friday! We're #hiring ⬇️
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
✅Project Administrator, Roots of Empathy
✅Project Worker, Family Support
✅Cleaner, Dun Laoghaire
✅Programme Assistants, Early Years
✅More!
🔗 Apply today: https://ow.ly/PItV50UWzji
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
The aim of the Parental Advocacy Service delivered by Barnardos, is to help & support parents to actively participate in the child protection & legal process in an informed & supported way💚
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The aim of the Parental Advocacy Service delivered by Barnardos, is to help & support parents to actively participate in the child protection & legal process in an informed & supported way💚
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
📞 Freephone 1800 333 355
📅 10am - 1pm
📅 Mon - Fri
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
💬The words of children & mothers in our services in North Tipperary who've experience domestic violence.
We asked what wishes they wanted to share with others to raise awareness.
🧡Here's what they said 💚
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime #KidzVsDomesticViolence
We asked what wishes they wanted to share with others to raise awareness.
🧡Here's what they said 💚
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime #KidzVsDomesticViolence
November 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
💬The words of children & mothers in our services in North Tipperary who've experience domestic violence.
We asked what wishes they wanted to share with others to raise awareness.
🧡Here's what they said 💚
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime #KidzVsDomesticViolence
We asked what wishes they wanted to share with others to raise awareness.
🧡Here's what they said 💚
#16days #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime #KidzVsDomesticViolence
This Black Friday, choose to give differently.
The support we provide goes far beyond meeting material needs, it offers dignity, reassurance and a sense of belonging that can shape a child’s life long after the holidays are over.
Please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
The support we provide goes far beyond meeting material needs, it offers dignity, reassurance and a sense of belonging that can shape a child’s life long after the holidays are over.
Please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This Black Friday, choose to give differently.
The support we provide goes far beyond meeting material needs, it offers dignity, reassurance and a sense of belonging that can shape a child’s life long after the holidays are over.
Please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
The support we provide goes far beyond meeting material needs, it offers dignity, reassurance and a sense of belonging that can shape a child’s life long after the holidays are over.
Please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
While the festive season is a joyful time for many, for families living with financial and social hardship it brings real fear and worry.
If you can, please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
If you can, please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
November 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
While the festive season is a joyful time for many, for families living with financial and social hardship it brings real fear and worry.
If you can, please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime
If you can, please donate today at www.barnardos.ie 💚
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime