FASD Hub Ireland

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

No Aprils Fools from us.....🌟 FASD Ireland Annual Conference - More Than “Justice”! 🌟14th and 15th May 2026 - Hotel Wood...
01/04/2026

No Aprils Fools from us.....

🌟 FASD Ireland Annual Conference - More Than “Justice”! 🌟

14th and 15th May 2026 - Hotel Woodstock, Ennis

Not long now until our Annual Conference, and while the main theme is 'FASD and Justice', this event is about so much more than the justice system.

Many people tell us they hear the word Justice and assume the conference isn’t for them. But this gathering is truly for everyone in the FASD community, Parents, Carers, Adults with FASD, Social Workers, Teachers, Health Professionals, and anyone who supports people living with FASD.

This is a safe, supportive, and nurturing space to explore what life with FASD really looks like, across homes, schools, communities, services, and yes, sometimes the justice system too.

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Inspiring breakout sessions
✨ Quiet spaces to decompress
✨ Refreshments and Lunch
✨ Real connections with Parents, Carers, Practitioners & People with FASD
✨ A community that gets it
✨ Early Bird tickets for 1‑day and 2‑day attendance
🎤 Confirmed Speakers so far include:

Professor Julian Davies (University of Seattle, WA)
Dr David Junior Gilbert (University of Salford, UK)
Joy McGlynn (Head Guardian ad Litem, GAL National Service)
Gerard Brophy (Chief Social Worker, TUSLA)
Dr Cathal McAuliffe (Three Steps)
Dr Etain Quigley (Maynooth University)
Tara Gallagher (Maynooth University)

We still have a few more speakers to announce (stay tuned for our next announcement on Wednesday).

If you support someone with FASD in ANY way, this event is for you, it’s about lived experience, support, understanding, community, resilience - and yes, justice is part of that picture, but it’s far from the whole story.

👉 Grab your Early Bird tickets now and join a community that cares. https://ow.ly/F4qG50YABoF

Let’s learn, grow, and connect - together.

Children and young people living with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are in classrooms across Ireland, often wi...
31/03/2026

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

🌟 FASD Ireland Annual Conference - More Than “Justice”! 🌟14th and 15th May 2026 - Hotel Woodstock, EnnisNot long now unt...
31/03/2026

🌟 FASD Ireland Annual Conference - More Than “Justice”! 🌟

14th and 15th May 2026 - Hotel Woodstock, Ennis

Not long now until our Annual Conference, and while the main theme is 'FASD and Justice', this event is about so much more than the justice system.

Many people tell us they hear the word Justice and assume the conference isn’t for them. But this gathering is truly for everyone in the FASD community, Parents, Carers, Adults with FASD, Social Workers, Teachers, Health Professionals, and anyone who supports people living with FASD.

This is a safe, supportive, and nurturing space to explore what life with FASD really looks like, across homes, schools, communities, services, and yes, sometimes the justice system too.

Here’s what you can expect:
✨ Inspiring breakout sessions
✨ Quiet spaces to decompress
✨ Refreshments and Lunch
✨ Real connections with Parents, Carers, Practitioners & People with FASD
✨ A community that gets it
✨ Early Bird tickets for 1‑day and 2‑day attendance
🎤 Confirmed Speakers so far include:

Professor Julian Davies (University of Seattle, WA)
Dr David Junior Gilbert (University of Salford, UK)
Joy McGlynn (Head Guardian ad Litem, GAL National Service)
Gerard Brophy (Chief Social Worker, TUSLA)
Dr Cathal McAuliffe (Three Steps)
Dr Etain Quigley (Maynooth University)
Tara Gallagher (Maynooth University)

We still have a few more speakers to announce (stay tuned for our next announcement on Wednesday).

If you support someone with FASD in ANY way, this event is for you, it’s about lived experience, support, understanding, community, resilience - and yes, justice is part of that picture, but it’s far from the whole story.

👉 Grab your Early Bird tickets now and join a community that cares. https://ow.ly/F4qG50YABoF

Let’s learn, grow, and connect - together.

FASD Hub Ireland is a free and confidential support service for anyone affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FAS...
30/03/2026

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.

Our Rob is ready to go at the Neurodiversity Student Conference 2026 at Trinity College, Dublin. This event is an InterV...
28/03/2026

Our Rob is ready to go at the Neurodiversity Student Conference 2026 at Trinity College, Dublin. This event is an InterVarsity society event.

Looking forward to lots of engagement and learning.

🌟 New Speaker Announcement – FASD Ireland Conference 2026 🌟We are delighted to announce that Joy McGlynn, Head Guardian ...
27/03/2026

🌟 New Speaker Announcement – FASD Ireland Conference 2026 🌟

We are delighted to announce that Joy McGlynn, Head Guardian ad Litem, Guardian ad Litem National Service, will be joining our speaker lineup for this year’s "FASD and Justice" Conference.

Joy will deliver an important session titled:

➡️ “What is a Guardian ad Litem and how will the new service work?”

Her presentation will offer vital insight into child advocacy, representation, and how the newly established national service will operate to safeguard and amplify the voices of children and young people, including those affected by FASD.

Joy now joins our growing panel of exceptional speakers, including:
✨ Professor Julian Davies – University of Washington, Seattle
✨ Dr David Junior Gilbert – University of Salford
✨ Dr Cathal McAuliffe – Three Steps
✨ Tara Gallagher – Maynooth University
✨ Dr Etain Quigley – Maynooth University
✨ Ger Brophy – Chief Social Worker, TUSLA

We look forward to hearing Joy’s contribution to this year’s national conversation on justice, neurodiversity, and the systems that support people with FASD.

📅 14th and 15th May 2026
📍 Hotel Woodstock, Ennis
🎟️ Early Bird registration now open: www.fasdireland.ie/conference

Another day, and another interview, this time on Near FM FM. Our CEO Tristan talks all things FASD with Ger Ledden, on t...
27/03/2026

Another day, and another interview, this time on Near FM FM. Our CEO Tristan talks all things FASD with Ger Ledden, on the back of our FASD Hub experiencing a spike in calls for support in January, February and March relating to children aged 5 and 6.

Listen back here: https://ow.ly/fIgz50YzEnA

Living with or caring for someone with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ( ) can feel overwhelming at times – but you don...
26/03/2026

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.

📢 Speaker Announcement: Ger Brophy ConfirmedWe are delighted to announce Ger Brophy, Chief Social Worker at Child and Fa...
25/03/2026

📢 Speaker Announcement: Ger Brophy Confirmed

We are delighted to announce Ger Brophy, Chief Social Worker at Child and Family Agency - Tusla, as the newest confirmed speaker for the FASD Ireland Conference 2026, taking place on 14th and 15th May at Hotel Woodstock in Ennis.

Ger brings a wealth of experience from his national leadership role in child protection, family support, and frontline social work, adding an essential perspective to this year’s theme: Justice and FASD.

He joins an outstanding and growing lineup of speakers, including:
• Professor Julian Davies – internationally recognised clinician and leading expert in FASD diagnosis.
• Dr David Gilbert Jr. – specialist in how neurodevelopmental disability intersects with justice systems.
• Dr Cathal McAuliffe – Principal Specialist Clinical Neuropsychologist at Three Steps.
• Etain Quigley & Tara Gallagher (Maynooth University) – bringing important academic and research expertise to the conversation.

And more speakers will be announced soon.

Early‑bird tickets are limited, secure your place now: www.fasdireland.ie/conference

Address

51 O'Connell Street
Ennis
V95YY19

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+353656703098

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