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.

04 Nov

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

November 4, 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 [...]
09 Nov

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

November 9, 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 team [...]
14 Nov

Seasons of Connection: Supporting adoptive families through childhood, adolescence and beyond

November 14, 2026    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€50.00
An all day, in person event, for domestic and adoptive parents of children, teens and young adults. An Adoption is a life changing event for all involved. The importance of recognising and embracing the complexity of this truth, and the lifelong impact of adoption will be the focus of Barnardos Post Adoption Services all day event for adoptive parents this November.
19 Nov

Dublin - In Person Support Group for Individuals impacted by Illegal Birth Registration

November 19, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service plan to host a confidential, in-person support group for individuals who have been impacted by illegal birth registration. The purpose of [...]
19 Nov

Galway - One-Off Support Group for Adopted Adults

November 19, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the course is to provide a safe space [...]
25 Nov

Sligo - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

November 25, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 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. [...]
02 Dec

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

December 2, 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 [...]
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