Events

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Irish Hospice Foundation: Living with Grief - A Bereavement Information Evening

There will be representatives from a range of local bereavement support services at the event. Attendees can take away some information leaflets about the services and, if they wish, can talk with service representatives about the support they provide. For those unable to attend the event in person, this event will be live streamed via Zoom.

Dublin 8 & Online

Irish Hospice Foundation: Lunch & Learn - Grief Cafés

The Lunch & Learn Bereavement Network sessions are targeted at people who work in bereavement, such as professionals and volunteers. These events are run by Irish Hospice Foundation, Irish Childhood Bereavement Network and the Local Bereavement Network.

Online

IDEA: Webinar - “Exploring Contemporary Issues through Global Citizenship Education: Palestine”

The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is inviting participants to register now for the second session of our 2025 webinar series: "Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through Global Citizenship Education: Palestine". This will explore the current war on Gaza but also the long-standing oppression and conflict in Palestine through the lens of peace and justice.

Online / Zoom

HUGG: Volunteer Information Session

We will hold a LIVE Volunteering Information Session over Zoom on Thursday 10th April. Our information sessions provide a brief background on HUGG, and details on everything involved in volunteering with HUGG including what opportunities are available, and what training and supports we offer.

Online / Nationwide

The Five Lamps Arts Festival

The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2025 is here! and we are excited to celebrate two weeks of extraordinary arts and culture with you. Mark your calendars for March 24th to April 6th, 2025, as we come together to experience the magic of theatre, music, art, and more.

Dublin

Diabetes Ireland: Diabetes & Menopause Webinar with Olivia Mc Cabe

We are excited to announce an informative webinar on Menopause and Diabetes for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the effects of menopause on diabetes management and offer practical tips for navigating this stage of life while living with diabetes.

Online / Zoom

Carmichael: Free Webinar - “Charities Amendment Act 2024”

As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2025 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free NTF webinar on “Charities Amendment Act 2024” with Andrea Shupinski. This 50 minute webinar will include an overview of the key areas of change.

Online / Zoom

UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre: Lunchtime Webinar Series

Title: Complexity Theory for better Child Protection & Welfare and Public Services. Complexity is a feature of modern public service provision. Rather than fear and seek to simplify it, we need to harness complexity. This webinar series explores complexity theory and related aspects for public service and child protection and welfare work.

Online

Comhlámh: End Orphanage Volunteering Working Group - Beyond Good Intentions

Join us for an insightful in-person workshop to explore a vital challenge facing the international development sector – ensuring children are protected from harm in development programming. We encourage attendance by those seeking to learn more about how we can strengthen efforts to keep children safe in international development programming and partnerships.

Dublin 2

VSI Spring Meetup 'Empowering Solidarity' with Comhlámh's Justice for Palestine Group

You are invited to VSI’s next monthly meetup which takes place in-person in Dublin city centre. We are collaborating with Comhlámh's Justice for Palestine Group for this meetup. Through interactive activities, we will learn about past and ongoing injustices faced by Palestinians and how we can take action and stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Dublin City

Health Fair 2025

The Department of Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion are delighted to announce the return of the Health Fair. This free event has the theme “Healthy at All Life Stages” and will cater for patients, staff, visitors and those from the local community.

Dublin 4

Teaching and Learning for Societal Wellbeing Conference

This international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary conference will reflect on current debates, challenges and opportunities to determine how best to invest in teaching and learning to inform future learning policy and practice. This conference will be of interest to practitioners, service leaders, policymakers, researchers, and academics.

Galway

National Stroke Conference 2025

The Conference will provide information on a range of topics for those who have suffered a stroke and for family members and carers. This Conference will be hosted by the South Tipperary Stroke Communication group. It is the 4th Conference hosted by the group.

Cashel, Co Tipperary

Global Action Plan: Community Gardens as Spaces for Inclusion

Join GAP Ireland for a free, interactive event at GLAS Community Garden on April 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Discover how community gardens can promote social inclusion, bring diverse groups together, and serve as hubs for environmental education. This event is part of the Dublin Learning City Festival 2025, and open to all!

Dublin 9

Adolescence & Beyond Conference 2025

Explore the challenges and opportunities in supporting adolescents and young adults at the Adolescence & Beyond Conference 2025. Join top experts in adolescent development, parenting, and mental health for a day of inspiration and practical learning.

Galway