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

Children First, Child Protection Training

September 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
The aim of this webinar is to equip those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to deal with child protection issues in line with the Children First National Guidance for Protection and Welfare of Children (2017).
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

6-week Therapeutic Support Course for Birth Mothers, September – October 2026- Dublin

September 14, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Was your son or daughter placed for adoption in the past? Would it help to talk about it? Barnardos Birth History Service will be running [...]
14 Sep

Cork - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 14, 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

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. [...]
23 Sep

Children First, Child Protection Training

September 23, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
The aim of this webinar is to equip those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to deal with child protection issues in line with the Children First National Guidance for Protection and Welfare of Children (2017).
05 Oct

Cork- Once Off Support Group for Adopted Adults

October 5, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults.For further information please email us at: [email protected] or phone our Cork [...]
07 Oct

Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)- Dublin - April

October 7, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to invite your teens to an evening support group specifically designed for adopted teenagers, aged 17-19. The group will [...]
15 Oct

Galway - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

October 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. [...]
19 Oct

Dublin - One-off In person Support Group for Adopted Adults

October 19, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, support group for adopted adults. For further enquires or to register please contact the Birth History [...]
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