Mary Gamble

Since the far right race riot where immigrant families were threatened, Garda were attacked, and a Garda van was set on fire, have you heard our senior politicians talk more about the rioters, or immigration?

Lakeside in Fermanagh

I used to believe
that the lie would die
When the truth clashed with a lie
Now illusion reigns
and I can't define the sides

Perhaps it was all
a misbegotten fantasy
That a was a and b was b
Or perhaps just the clarity
of an innocent life
#vss365 #clash #poetry

Get ready to make a big difference – with breakfast!🍳

Join Carl Mullan and hundreds of others for Barnardos Big Breakfast where you can turn your morning coffee, croissants, or cornflakes into a meaningful way to support vulnerable children in Ireland!💚 Sign up below!⬇️

https://ow.ly/JfMT50X4fl1

Some tragic news stories in the media over the past number of weeks which can be upsetting and frightening for children to hear.

Please share the below information from our Bereavement Services with friends, families and colleagues who might benefit.💚

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

A huge thanks to all the staff at Aldi Ireland HQ as they took on a thrilling bike challenge and hosted a Big BBQ for Barnardos earlier today!💚

Fill your plate - and theirs, this summer by taking part, link in comments!☀️

#BBQforBarnardos

40% of parents borrowed money to buy essentials - report One third of parents went into arrears on energy bills due to insufficient income in the 12 months to April this year, according to Barnardos.

One third of parents went into arrears on energy bills due to insufficient income in the 12 months to April this year, according to Barnardos

Four in ten parents say they skipped meals or ate less to feed their children this year One third of parents went into arrears on energy bills due to insufficient income.

Four in ten parents say they skipped meals or ate less to feed their children this year
https://www.thejournal.ie/four-in-ten-parents-skipped-meals-cost-of-living-ireland-6756316-Jul2025/

Barnardos study shows impact of cost of living: ‘Dreading next winter’s bills’ Nearly one in five families reduced heating in the past six months, notes research from children’s charity

Barnardos study shows impact of cost of living: ‘Dreading next winter’s bills’

📣Breaking - Our #BackToSchool Survey is Open! 📚

Do you have children attending primary or secondary school for the 2025/2026 academic year?

✏️Use your voice and have your say: www.barnardos.ie/policy/the-i...

#SchoolCosts #BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

Fire up your BBQ for ALDI's Big BBQ for Barnardos this July!🔥

We're asking you to fill your plate- and theirs - by hosting a BBQ for family, friends, colleagues or community groups to support our crucial work.💚

Please donate or register as a BBQ host today- link in comments!⬇️

#BBQforBarnardos

Today we celebrate 1 year of Return for Children, the charitable initiative powered by @returnireland and backed by six of Ireland’s national children’s charities including Barnardos.

€167,000 raised
Almost 1 million containers returned
165,000 children helped

A simple return. A lasting impact.💚

And the winner is … 🇮🇪 ☘️

Huge thanks for your support Katie 💚

4 animorphs book covers side be side. Each shows a teenager slowly turning into a different animal

Barnardos are fundraising to promote children's books and the writing childhood event on 31st May. Please share a childhood fave and donate www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/W...

My pick is the animorphs series, wild and weird and fantastic and surprisingly dark near the end.

Huge thanks to @rickoshea.bsky.social for sharing this brilliant literary fundraiser in aid of @barnardos-ireland.bsky.social - a top tier panel discussing childhood in fiction.
Because Childhood Lasts A Lifetime 💚

▶️ Heather O'Shea, one of Barnardos’ Project Leaders, speaks about her experience supporting children & families in our services, & the positive impact practical support can have on the whole family.

Read the report results: www.barnardos.ie/news/barnard...

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

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Great turnout this morning for the launch of Barnardos Wexford TLC Kidz Programme.

TLC is a community coordinated response for children & mothers in recovery from domestic violence & abuse
#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

Green image with the text in white: "Invitation to Tender to evaluate the Barnardos Traveller Mothers in the Criminal Justice System Support Service" and the Barnardos Ireland logo.

📣Invitation to submit a tender to evaluate the Barnardos Traveller Mothers in the Criminal Justice System Support Service.

We're seeking tenders from researchers to carry out this evaluation.

More info: www.activelink.ie/vacancies/te...

Get on your bike for Barnardos and help support vulnerable children across Ireland!🚲

📅Saturday 5th July 2025 at 7.30am
🚲170km circular route starting and ending in Killarney

Full details here⬇️
🔗https://www.barnardos.ie/how-you-can-help/fundraising/fundraising-events/ring-of-kerry-charity-cycle/

🏠Simply waiting for more housing/accommodation to be built does little for the hundreds of children who've spent over 2 years homeless.

💚We know the lifetime harm this can have on a child - the government needs to take action.

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

Rugby player James Ryan running with the balll as he is being tackled by another player. Text that says 'Enter The Raffle on iDonate To Win a Signed James Ryan Jersey, Worn By James vs New Zealand November 2024'. ALDI and Barnardos logo at the footer. QR code on the top left hand of the image

Get match ready with our Jersey Giveaway, thanks for Aldi Ireland💚

We're giving you the chance to WIN a signed James Ryan jersey, worn by James himself against New Zealand in the Autumn Internationals in Nov 2024! 🏉

Enter the raffle here!👇🏉

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Barnardos Calls for Targeted Supports for Struggling Families in response to concerning @csoireland.bsky.social SILC Statistics.

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

www.barnardos.ie/news-cso-sil...

Daffodils

Tuesday daffodils 🌼

Dell extends charity collaboration with Barnardos AN EXTENSION has been announced by Dell of its collaboration with the children’s charity Barnardos. Another year will be added to the previous eight years of the two organisations’ partnership. Including teams from their campus here in Limerick, Dell have…

Dell extends charity collaboration with Barnardos

It’s School Bus Transport application time again.

Closing date for applications is 25th April

Closing date for all payments and entering medical card details is Friday June 6th

#SpeirGorm

Pink background. Barnardos white logo with Happy International Women's Day 2025.

🌸Happy International Women’s Day🌸

To all the women who inspire, lead, and make a positive difference each and every day to our work – thank you so much!💖

Let's continue to support vulnerable children and families in Ireland.💚

#IWD2025 #IWD #IWD25

Poverty and the Cost of Living - Henry McKean Reports | Newstalk As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, many families are now living in consistent povert...

▶️Listen to Barnardos National Policy Manager Stephen Moffatt speaking to henrymckean.bsky.social from @newstalkfm.bsky.social on the reality and pressures of the Cost of Living crisis for vulnerable families we work with.

www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

#BecauseChildhoodLastsALifetime

Word of the day is ‘lickspittle’ (17th century): a person who fawns upon someone in power for personal gain.