Training Events

Barnardos suite of training for professionals, based on best practice principles when working with children and families, is open to participants from a wide range of organisations across the community, voluntary, statutory, public and private sectors. We also offer courses through our Post-Adoption Service, such as courses for adopted adults and adoptive families. See the list below for our current courses.

09 Sep

Sligo - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 9, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
14 Sep

Cork - Birthmothers Coffee Morning

September 14, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a Birthmothers Coffee Morning who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. The [...]
14 Sep

Galway - Teen Social Group-September 2026

September 14, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
€0.00
Barnardos PAS team are running their next Teen Social Group in September . This group is open to teenage adoptees, aged 16 - 19yrs. The [...]
15 Sep

Dublin - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 15, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
15 Sep

Online Support Group for Individuals subject of an Illegal Birth Registration

September 15, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos will host a confidential, online support group for individuals who have been subject of an illegal birth registration. Please register online or through contacting [...]
15 Sep

Creating Connections with Parents... Working Better Together

September 15, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This webinar is suitable for anyone working in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare interested in learning more about building effective relationships with parents. The more involved parents are in their children’s learning and development, the more positive the outcomes for children. Building genuine positive relationship between parents and educators is essential to establishing a partnership approach that benefits everyone, especially children. When educators and parents respect and trust each other, they are better able to work effectively to support children’s wellbeing and development.
16 Sep

Dublin -Support group for Parents of Young Adopted Adults

September 16, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service would like to invite parents of young adopted adults (post-secondary school to age 24) to an informal support morning . This [...]
19 Sep

Intercountry Adopted Young Adult Support Group - Dublin September 2026

September 19, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange a support group specifically for Intercountry adopted adults. This workshop aims to provide a safe space for [...]
22 Sep

Galway -In person Parent Support Group - September 2026

September 22, 2026    
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
€0.00
Barnardos PAS team would like to invite adopted parents to the next in person Parent Support Group in The Sanctuary Claregalway. Facilitators: Hazel Mannion,Karen Mc [...]
22 Sep

Promoting the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children in Early Learning and Care; An Infant Mental Health Approach

September 22, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
This workshop is suitable for early years educators working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers interested in learning more about supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
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