Karen Kiernan
@karenkiernan.bsky.social
CEO of @onefamilyireland.bsky.social
Dog lover. Sí/her
Dog lover. Sí/her
I've signed this petition calling on the government to give children who were born through Assisted and Donor Reproduction in LGBTQ+ families a legal connection with both of their parents. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ma... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social
Make Marriage Equality A Reality - 10 Years On
I've signed this petition calling on the government to give children who were born through Assisted and Donor Reproduction in LGBTQ+ families a legal connection with both of their parents. Will you si...
my.uplift.ie
May 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I've signed this petition calling on the government to give children who were born through Assisted and Donor Reproduction in LGBTQ+ families a legal connection with both of their parents. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/ma... @uplift-ireland.bsky.social
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📌Aisling spent 18 months looking for rented accommodation she could afford with HAP for her and her two children. It got to the point where got to the point where she “didn’t want to be here any more, I didn’t want to be alive”.
Now, Aisling and her children are facing homelessness again. (1/3)
Now, Aisling and her children are facing homelessness again. (1/3)
April 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
📌Aisling spent 18 months looking for rented accommodation she could afford with HAP for her and her two children. It got to the point where got to the point where she “didn’t want to be here any more, I didn’t want to be alive”.
Now, Aisling and her children are facing homelessness again. (1/3)
Now, Aisling and her children are facing homelessness again. (1/3)
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⚠️We need urgent government action to address the daily struggle for survival that many one-parent families are facing, and a simplified process for the most vulnerable to access supports
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent (2/2)
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent (2/2)
April 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
⚠️We need urgent government action to address the daily struggle for survival that many one-parent families are facing, and a simplified process for the most vulnerable to access supports
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent (2/2)
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent (2/2)
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🗣️Karen Kiernan, CEO One Family, on last night's RTÉ news responding to latest Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) research on low-income households (1/2)
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent
April 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
🗣️Karen Kiernan, CEO One Family, on last night's RTÉ news responding to latest Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) research on low-income households (1/2)
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent
#oneparentfamilies #singleparent
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One Family are #TogetherAgainstRacism 💪
We're proud to be a part of @inarireland.bsky.social for Anti-Racist Month
✅You can share your own #TogetherAgainstRacism selfie and tag INAR, and let's show that racism has no place in Ireland❌
We're proud to be a part of @inarireland.bsky.social for Anti-Racist Month
✅You can share your own #TogetherAgainstRacism selfie and tag INAR, and let's show that racism has no place in Ireland❌
March 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM
One Family are #TogetherAgainstRacism 💪
We're proud to be a part of @inarireland.bsky.social for Anti-Racist Month
✅You can share your own #TogetherAgainstRacism selfie and tag INAR, and let's show that racism has no place in Ireland❌
We're proud to be a part of @inarireland.bsky.social for Anti-Racist Month
✅You can share your own #TogetherAgainstRacism selfie and tag INAR, and let's show that racism has no place in Ireland❌
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‼️In 3 years, that's a 33% increase.
🍞❌For many one-parent families, that's meant 33% less food to feed themselves or their children, as they simply cannot afford to spend more (1/2) #Oneparentfamily #loneparent #costofliving
@social-protection.bsky.social
🍞❌For many one-parent families, that's meant 33% less food to feed themselves or their children, as they simply cannot afford to spend more (1/2) #Oneparentfamily #loneparent #costofliving
@social-protection.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
‼️In 3 years, that's a 33% increase.
🍞❌For many one-parent families, that's meant 33% less food to feed themselves or their children, as they simply cannot afford to spend more (1/2) #Oneparentfamily #loneparent #costofliving
@social-protection.bsky.social
🍞❌For many one-parent families, that's meant 33% less food to feed themselves or their children, as they simply cannot afford to spend more (1/2) #Oneparentfamily #loneparent #costofliving
@social-protection.bsky.social
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🚨Our response to Economic and Social Research Institute latest findings on low-income earners
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
#costofliving #oneparentfamilies #loneparent
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
#costofliving #oneparentfamilies #loneparent
April 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨Our response to Economic and Social Research Institute latest findings on low-income earners
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
#costofliving #oneparentfamilies #loneparent
Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
#costofliving #oneparentfamilies #loneparent
I've just signed this petition calling for a domestic abuse register to be put in place in Ireland. This could save lives – will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
Protect Lives – Create Jennie’s Law: A Domestic Abuse Register for Ireland
I've just signed this petition calling for a domestic abuse register to be put in place in Ireland. This could save lives – will you sign too?
my.uplift.ie
March 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I've just signed this petition calling for a domestic abuse register to be put in place in Ireland. This could save lives – will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr...
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#singleparentsday
#CSOfigures #oneparentfamilies
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#singleparentsday
#CSOfigures #oneparentfamilies
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March 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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#singleparentsday
#CSOfigures #oneparentfamilies
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#singleparentsday
#CSOfigures #oneparentfamilies
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❌One-parent families urgently need action to address this and government must adequately allocate money & resources necessary to support one-parent families
➡Read about Naomi's experience here: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
#SingleParentsDay (2/3)
➡Read about Naomi's experience here: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
#SingleParentsDay (2/3)
Living in deprivation: ‘I felt so ashamed that I couldn’t provide properly for my children’
Latest CSO figures show almost half of lone parents with children aged under 18 struggle to make ends meet
www.irishtimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
❌One-parent families urgently need action to address this and government must adequately allocate money & resources necessary to support one-parent families
➡Read about Naomi's experience here: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
#SingleParentsDay (2/3)
➡Read about Naomi's experience here: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/soci...
#SingleParentsDay (2/3)
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❗Latest CSO figures show almost 50% of one-parent parents with children under 18 live in deprivation, with close to 1/3 forced onto debt last year to meet day-to-day needs. Many are struggling to meet the basic costs of living including housing, food, heating and clothes (1/3) #SingleParentsDay
March 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
❗Latest CSO figures show almost 50% of one-parent parents with children under 18 live in deprivation, with close to 1/3 forced onto debt last year to meet day-to-day needs. Many are struggling to meet the basic costs of living including housing, food, heating and clothes (1/3) #SingleParentsDay
It was fantastic to work on this amazing animation and campaign with colleagues from all over the world #SingleParentsDay #SingleParentCommunity
📣 One Family joins 16 international organisations to launch new #SingleParentCommunity campaign on #SingleParentsDay
Read our joint press release with @tcddublin here:
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Read our joint press release with @tcddublin here:
buff.ly/OWTu0Lg
March 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It was fantastic to work on this amazing animation and campaign with colleagues from all over the world #SingleParentsDay #SingleParentCommunity
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📣 Job opportunity at One Family
⚡ Full-time permanent Case Management Coordinator, find more details here:
📆 Deadline Wednesday 26th March
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⚡ Full-time permanent Case Management Coordinator, find more details here:
📆 Deadline Wednesday 26th March
buff.ly/PQw850o
March 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📣 Job opportunity at One Family
⚡ Full-time permanent Case Management Coordinator, find more details here:
📆 Deadline Wednesday 26th March
buff.ly/PQw850o
⚡ Full-time permanent Case Management Coordinator, find more details here:
📆 Deadline Wednesday 26th March
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💜 “Single parent, lone parent, solo parent: whatever you call us, we are all families”💜
Happy #SingleParentsDay !
📣 One Family Ireland is proud to be one of 16 organisations across the UK & Ireland launching the new #SingleParentCommunity (1/3)
Happy #SingleParentsDay !
📣 One Family Ireland is proud to be one of 16 organisations across the UK & Ireland launching the new #SingleParentCommunity (1/3)
March 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
💜 “Single parent, lone parent, solo parent: whatever you call us, we are all families”💜
Happy #SingleParentsDay !
📣 One Family Ireland is proud to be one of 16 organisations across the UK & Ireland launching the new #SingleParentCommunity (1/3)
Happy #SingleParentsDay !
📣 One Family Ireland is proud to be one of 16 organisations across the UK & Ireland launching the new #SingleParentCommunity (1/3)
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Thanks to @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social for leading the project, and all the other incredible organisations and parents who contributed to the film! Watch, share, and generally make a fuss about it this Single Parents Day 🌟
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Thanks to @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social for leading the project, and all the other incredible organisations and parents who contributed to the film! Watch, share, and generally make a fuss about it this Single Parents Day 🌟
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Over the last few months, we've been working with a network of activists and historians from Scotland, England, Ireland, and Australia to create this powerful animation. The film features the voices and stories of single mums and dads all around the world ❤️ (2/3)
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Over the last few months, we've been working with a network of activists and historians from Scotland, England, Ireland, and Australia to create this powerful animation. The film features the voices and stories of single mums and dads all around the world ❤️ (2/3)
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It's Single Parents Day - the perfect day to launch our latest animation, Time for a New Chapter 🍼
Thread below but first, watch the film on Youtube 👉 buff.ly/s7U7koW
🧵 (1/3)
Thread below but first, watch the film on Youtube 👉 buff.ly/s7U7koW
🧵 (1/3)
Time for a New Chapter
An international group of academics, policymakers, and NGOs, backed by Glasgow Caledonian University, has launched a powerful new film to mark Single Parents...
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March 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It's Single Parents Day - the perfect day to launch our latest animation, Time for a New Chapter 🍼
Thread below but first, watch the film on Youtube 👉 buff.ly/s7U7koW
🧵 (1/3)
Thread below but first, watch the film on Youtube 👉 buff.ly/s7U7koW
🧵 (1/3)
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💜 Happy #SingleParentsDay !
📣 Today, we’re joining 16 orgs across the UK & Ireland to launch the #SingleParentCommunity campaign!
Together, we’re amplifying voices, raising awareness of support & building a community for single parents.
💜 Follow, share & get involved!
🔗
📣 Today, we’re joining 16 orgs across the UK & Ireland to launch the #SingleParentCommunity campaign!
Together, we’re amplifying voices, raising awareness of support & building a community for single parents.
💜 Follow, share & get involved!
🔗
March 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
💜 Happy #SingleParentsDay !
📣 Today, we’re joining 16 orgs across the UK & Ireland to launch the #SingleParentCommunity campaign!
Together, we’re amplifying voices, raising awareness of support & building a community for single parents.
💜 Follow, share & get involved!
🔗
📣 Today, we’re joining 16 orgs across the UK & Ireland to launch the #SingleParentCommunity campaign!
Together, we’re amplifying voices, raising awareness of support & building a community for single parents.
💜 Follow, share & get involved!
🔗
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Supporting lone and separated parents starts with better communication.
Our updated online course, The Skill of Clear & Direct Communication, helps parents manage conflict, parent effectively strengthen family relationships.
Sign up or refer parents today: buff.ly/ciS5aGk
#ParentingSupport
Our updated online course, The Skill of Clear & Direct Communication, helps parents manage conflict, parent effectively strengthen family relationships.
Sign up or refer parents today: buff.ly/ciS5aGk
#ParentingSupport
'The Skill of Clear & Direct Communication' Course
Developed to support parents in understanding healthy conflict and building positive relationships.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Supporting lone and separated parents starts with better communication.
Our updated online course, The Skill of Clear & Direct Communication, helps parents manage conflict, parent effectively strengthen family relationships.
Sign up or refer parents today: buff.ly/ciS5aGk
#ParentingSupport
Our updated online course, The Skill of Clear & Direct Communication, helps parents manage conflict, parent effectively strengthen family relationships.
Sign up or refer parents today: buff.ly/ciS5aGk
#ParentingSupport
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March 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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#OneParentFamilies
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March 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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#OneParentFamilies
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The campaign will:
✅amplify voices of one-parent families
✅raise awareness of support for one-parent families
✅build a widespread community for one-parent families
🔗 Learn more about the campaign here: www.vopfn.org/timeforachange
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✅amplify voices of one-parent families
✅raise awareness of support for one-parent families
✅build a widespread community for one-parent families
🔗 Learn more about the campaign here: www.vopfn.org/timeforachange
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Time for a Change
Find out more about the work of our partners supporting One Parent Familes
www.vopfn.org
March 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The campaign will:
✅amplify voices of one-parent families
✅raise awareness of support for one-parent families
✅build a widespread community for one-parent families
🔗 Learn more about the campaign here: www.vopfn.org/timeforachange
(2/3)
✅amplify voices of one-parent families
✅raise awareness of support for one-parent families
✅build a widespread community for one-parent families
🔗 Learn more about the campaign here: www.vopfn.org/timeforachange
(2/3)
Fantastic work and delighted to speak at this event today launching seminal research on how the voice of children are/are not heard in courts #FamilyLawReform #FamilyLaw #VoiceofChild
New report launched: Ascertaining the Views of Children in Guardianship, Custody and Access Proceedings in Ireland. The report documents shortfalls in the implementation of Article 42A.4 of the Irish Constitution & makes recommendations for reform. www.ucc.ie/en/law/news/...
''Ascertaining the Views of Children in Guardianship, Custody and Access Proceedings in Ireland'' Report launched | University College Cork
Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.
www.ucc.ie
February 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Fantastic work and delighted to speak at this event today launching seminal research on how the voice of children are/are not heard in courts #FamilyLawReform #FamilyLaw #VoiceofChild
Just in case you need to see some beautiful doggies on a Friday. Emmylou, Bísí and the late gentleman Gussy (l-r)
February 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Just in case you need to see some beautiful doggies on a Friday. Emmylou, Bísí and the late gentleman Gussy (l-r)
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My mind is on Dara and her ilk. Rescue crews don’t judge. They come to your aid no matter how you got into difficulty.
But isn’t it the decent thing to leave sea swims, coast walks, mountain treks, photo ops until Storm Éowyn has passed?
Please.
Do the decent thing.
Stay home.
But isn’t it the decent thing to leave sea swims, coast walks, mountain treks, photo ops until Storm Éowyn has passed?
Please.
Do the decent thing.
Stay home.
January 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
My mind is on Dara and her ilk. Rescue crews don’t judge. They come to your aid no matter how you got into difficulty.
But isn’t it the decent thing to leave sea swims, coast walks, mountain treks, photo ops until Storm Éowyn has passed?
Please.
Do the decent thing.
Stay home.
But isn’t it the decent thing to leave sea swims, coast walks, mountain treks, photo ops until Storm Éowyn has passed?
Please.
Do the decent thing.
Stay home.