FASD Hub Ireland

FASD Hub Ireland FASD Hub Ireland® is a helpline to support those living, caring or working with those with FASD.

Another opportunity yesterday for Scott to meet another colleague from Canada! Thank you Mary Byrnes from Harrison’s Hop...
15/03/2026

Another opportunity yesterday for Scott to meet another colleague from Canada!

Thank you Mary Byrnes from Harrison’s Hope for spending time with Scott and Al sharing experience of founding the charity, being a care giver and also living with FASD personally.

Scott and Al have been blown away by the welcome received this last 10 days, and the cherry on the cake was meeting Mary in Goodwood - the home to external filming of the town of Schitt$ Creek!

Both Scott and Al will be home in time for St Patrick’s Day!

Children and young people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are in classrooms across Ireland, often wi...
13/03/2026

Children and young people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are in classrooms across Ireland, often without a diagnosis.

FASD in the Classroom, from FASD Ireland, supports teachers and school staff with practical understanding and strategies to help students stay engaged in education.

The training is suitable for educators at all levels and is relevant whether or not a student has a formal diagnosis.

Delivered online and free during term time.

Learn more at www.fasdireland.ie/training

Living with or caring for someone with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ( ) can feel overwhelming at times – but you don...
12/03/2026

Living with or caring for someone with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ( ) can feel overwhelming at times – but you don’t have to do it alone.

Our parents and carer Peer Groups offer a safe, understanding space for parents, carers, and adults affected by FASD to come together, connect, and share real-life experience.

Whether you need:
✨ a cuppa and a chat
✨ practical tips and strategies
✨ expert insight from guest speakers
✨ or simply to be heard by people who get it

Our peer groups are built around what you need, when you need it.

What to Expect in 2026
➡️ Online peer groups held throughout the year
➡️ Guest speakers including therapists, advocates, and parents with lived experience
➡️ A person-centred approach – shaped by your voices and feedback
➡️ Helping FASD Ireland to develop in-person peer groups across the country

You may already be registered and receiving updates by email. If not, we’d love to welcome you.

👉 Register your interest or suggest discussion topics via our website: www.fasdireland.ie/peergroups

All of our peer groups are free, confidential and supportive.

Today (11th March) was a day that FASD Ireland will look back on with great achievement. Our Co-Founder and Director of ...
12/03/2026

Today (11th March) was a day that FASD Ireland will look back on with great achievement.

Our Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Scott Casson-Rennie, and our Advisory Board Member (Social Worker and Advanced NVR Practitioner) Al Coates were honoured to be invited to visit the Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa on their FASD tour of Ontario, Canada.

The Private tour, facilitated by Halle Cordingley, a member of Canadian MP Shukam Gill (MP for Abbotsford - South Langley, British Columbia) team, included the opportunity to sit in on Wednesdays Question Period and listen to the discussions with Government and opposition MPs.

There was an hour of discussions across the floor, which really reflect some of the issues that Ireland faces.

In advance of St Patricks Day - there was a number of comments from each side of the floor about Ireland - including a proposal that the month of March becomes a whole month to celebrate Ireland 🇮🇪!

Finally also in the Public Gallery for St Patricks visits was Minister for Social Protection and Rural & Community Development Dara Calleary TD was present and acknowledged. Having met Minister Calleary previously - Scott would have loved the opportunity to say hello - sadly it was an official visit, therefore security was rather tight!

A great day - we can't wait to read the blog and hear more about Scott's FASD tour!

Our huge thanks to Halle Cordingley and Shukam Gill for the invitation and tour.

FASD Ireland are delighted to have been awarded €2,500 to support the development of our Peer Projects for Parents and C...
11/03/2026

FASD Ireland are delighted to have been awarded €2,500 to support the development of our Peer Projects for Parents and Caregivers from Department of Children, Disability and Equality.

This funding will support us in being able to bring Parents and Caregivers together in person, and to begin the further development of an inperson service.

You can read more about this announcement here: https://ow.ly/aHG350Ysmhn

FASD Hub Ireland is a free and confidential support service for anyone affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS...
09/03/2026

FASD Hub Ireland is a free and confidential support service for anyone affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

We provide practical advice, support and signposting to individuals living with FASD, parents and carers, and professionals working in education, health, social care and related services.

A formal diagnosis is not required to access the Hub.

Support is available Monday to Friday.

Learn more or contact the Hub at www.fasdhub.ie or by phone on 065 670 3098.

🌟 New Speaker Announcement - FASD Ireland Conference 2026 🌟We are thrilled to continue building the momentum for the FAS...
05/03/2026

🌟 New Speaker Announcement - FASD Ireland Conference 2026 🌟

We are thrilled to continue building the momentum for the FASD Ireland Conference 2026 (13th and 14th May 2026) with the announcement of two exceptional new speakers whose work sits at the cutting edge of neurodiversity, justice, and lived experience informed research.

Tara Gallagher is a PhD Researcher at Maynooth University whose work explores how FASD shapes engagement with the Irish Criminal Justice System. She supports multiple projects on the lived experiences of neurodiverse individuals and is emerging as a powerful new voice in FASD and justice research.

Dr Etain Quigley is a Lecturer in Law at Maynooth University and a leading researcher on neurodiversity, mental health, and youth justice. With over a decade of experience on mental health tribunals and a strong record of award‑winning research, she brings deep insight into how legal systems can better support neurodiverse individuals.

Previously announces speakers include Professor Julian Davies (University of Washington, Seattle), Dr David Juniour Gilbert (University of Salford) and Dr Cathal McAuliffe (Three Steps) - and with more Speakers to be announced!

Early Bird will be ending soon, so visit our website for more information and to get your places!

www.fasdireland.ie/conference

📢 New Speaker AnnouncementWe’re delighted to share yet another amazing speaker joining the FASD Ireland Conference 2026 ...
04/03/2026

📢 New Speaker Announcement

We’re delighted to share yet another amazing speaker joining the FASD Ireland Conference 2026 on 14th & 15th May at Hotel Woodstock, Ennis.

We are delighted to be welcoming Dr Cathal McAuliffe, Principal Specialist Clinical Neuropsychologist at Three Steps. His extensive experience in neurodevelopment and complex needs will add real depth to this year’s focus on 'Justice and FASD'.

He joins previously announced experts Professor Julian Davies, internationally recognised for more than 22 years working in the world’s longest running FASD diagnostic clinic, and Dr David Gilbert Junior, whose work brings further insight and expertise.

And we’re not finished yet - more speakers will be announced soon.

Early‑bird tickets are limited. Now is the time to secure your place:
www.fasdireland.ie/conference

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51 O'Connell Street
Ennis
V95YY19

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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