Barnardos Launch Tips for Parents, Children and Young People as they Prepare to Return to School
Posted by newsdesk1 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 newsdesk1 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 […]
Barnardos Issues Parental Guidance To Maintain Digital Wellbeing #coronavirus #covid19
Posted by newsdesk1 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 newsdesk1 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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Barnardos: 1 In 7 Children In Offaly Are Lost
Posted by newsdesk1 on March 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Barnardos children’s charity has launched its new LOST CHILDHOOD Campaign. In Ireland 1 in 7 children are lost to homelessness, to poverty and to neglect – this equates to 3,018 children in Offaly. The children’s charity, which works with more than 15,000 families annually, wants to engage individuals, other organisations and the Government to tackle this […]
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Universal Children’s Day – A Day To Celebrate Childhood
Posted by newsdesk1 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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Barnardos And Dell EMC Launch Local Volunteer Drive In Offaly
Posted by newsdesk1 on July 31, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the local community in Offaly to join them by volunteering at their National Collection day this September 15th. The children’s charity, who currently works with more than 14,100 children and families across Ireland and has services for children and families in Offaly urge people to register now! www.barnardos.ie/buckets […]
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Offaly’s Toddlers Are All Hands On DeckForThe Big Toddle For Barnardos
Posted by newsdesk1 on June 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Barnardos children’s charity were joined by Ireland’s littlest pirates to launch the annual Big Toddle for Barnardos. In its 14th year, this May and June will see up to 50,000 toddlers nationwide – including 898 toddlers in Offaly – lace up their boots and take up the challenge to toddle a half-mile sponsored walk to […]
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Kids Munster Football Tournament 10th Anniversary Raffle For Barnardos
Posted by newsdesk1 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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Barnardos Launches Christmas Toy Appeal
Posted by newsdesk1 on November 28, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Barnardos has launched its annual Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by GLS ParcelShops. The children’s charity is asking shoppers in Offaly to add the Barnardos Christmas Toy Appeal to their shopping lists this festive season and help make a child’s Christmas. Every Christmas Barnardos needs gifts for children of all ages, from babies through to teenagers. […]
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