Rainbows Ireland

15/10/2026

🏃‍♂️ Just over one week to go! 🏃‍♂️
Our amazing supporter Josh Bell is in the final stages of training for the Dublin City Marathon, and he's taking on this incredible challenge in support of Rainbows Ireland.
Every mile Josh runs and every euro raised will help Rainbows continue to provide vital support to children and young people coping with grief, loss, parental separation, and parental separation.
As race day approaches, let's get behind Josh and show him our support. Whether you can donate, share his fundraising page, or send words of encouragement, every gesture makes a difference.
Good luck, Josh! The Rainbows community is cheering you on every step of the way.
💙 Please support Josh's marathon journey and help us reach even more children and young people who need support when life feels overwhelming.

14/10/2026

https://gofund.me/95259c010
Thank You, Josh!
We are absolutely delighted to support Josh Bell, a recently qualified Primary School Teacher in Dublin, who is taking on the incredible challenge of the Dublin City Marathon for the second time and this rime round to raise vital funds and awareness for Rainbows Ireland.
Josh has chosen to dedicate his marathon journey to supporting children, young people and families experiencing grief, loss, separation and bereavement across Ireland. We are deeply grateful that he has selected Rainbows, a cause that is close to his heart, as his chosen charity.
Training for a marathon requires enormous commitment, determination and resilience. By taking on this challenge, Josh is not only pushing himself physically but is also helping to ensure that more children and young people can access the support they need during some of the most difficult times in their lives.
We would love for our community to get behind Josh over the coming weeks and help him reach his fundraising target of €1,000. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a meaningful difference and will help Rainbows continue providing essential peer support services throughout Ireland.
Thank you, Josh, for your generosity, dedication and support. We wish you every success with your training and on Marathon Day. We will be cheering you on every step of the way!
👉 Support Josh's fundraising challenge here:
https://gofund.me/95259c010
Together, let's help Josh reach his goal and raise awareness of the importance of grief and loss support for children, young people and families across Ireland.

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Rainbows Irel… Josh Bell needs your support for Dublin Marathon 2026 for Rainbows Ireland

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

FREE - Parents & Carers: Join Us This Evening
Are you supporting a young child 90-6yrs) who has experienced the death of someone important in their life?
Join Rainbows Ireland this evening for a supportive online workshop designed to help parents and carers better understand children's grief, learn practical ways to support them, and gain confidence in responding to difficult emotions and conversations.
📅 Tonight, Monday 12 October
🕢 7:30pm – 9:00pm
💻 Online Workshop
This session is open to parents, guardians, and carers who would like guidance, reassurance, and practical support.
Book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/supporting-parentscarers-supporting-children-with-bereavement-tickets-2000582169122?aff

12/10/2026

What a wonderful day in Kildare Town! 💜
We had a fantastic day on Saturday bringing together our incredible Rainbows Ireland Professional Training Team for a day of connection, collaboration and shared purpose.
For almost 10 years, our dedicated Professional Training Team have generously volunteered their time and expertise to train new Rainbows Facilitators year after year. They bring not only their professional knowledge, but also the invaluable wisdom gained through their own hands-on experience of working with children and young people in Rainbows groups. Their commitment, generosity and belief in the importance of grief and loss support for children are at the heart of what we do. 💜
Training for the 2026–2027 academic year is already underway, and we look forward to welcoming lots of new people as we continue to grow our network of registered Rainbows Centres across Ireland.
Our ambition is simple but vital: to ensure every child who needs grief and loss support as the result of bereavement or parental separation can access it in a timely, local and free way.
A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful trainers, who travelled from across the country to be with us, to Joan for her generous hospitality at Aluna Yoga Studios, and to Firecastle in Kildare Town for the lovely lunch.
Together, we are making a difference. 💜

09/10/2026

Galway Grief SHERPA Network – An Cheathrú Rua
Rainbows Ireland was delighted to take part in the special “Living with Loss” event in An Cheathrú Rua this evening, 8 October, as part of the wonderful work of the Sherpa Grief Network.
Fiona Byrne from Rainbows Ireland is Chair of the network, and we are proud to work alongside other organisations to provide better support for children and families who are experiencing bereavement and loss.
💚 Rainbows Ireland is now ready to offer peer support groups in An Cheathrú Rua this autumn for children and young people experiencing grief and loss — through the medium of Irish.
This is an important step in ensuring that Irish-speaking children and families can access appropriate support in their own language.
We look forward to working with our local partners and the community in Connemara to make this support available.
💚 We don't have to face grief alone.

09/10/2026

Galway Grief SHERPA Network – An Cheathrú Rua
Rainbows Ireland was delighted to take part in the special “Living with Loss” event in An Cheathrú Rua this evening, 8 October, as part of the wonderful work of the Sherpa Grief Network.
Fiona Byrne from Rainbows Ireland is Chair of the network, and we are proud to work alongside other organisations to provide better support for children and families who are experiencing bereavement and loss.
💚 Rainbows Ireland is now ready to offer peer support groups in An Cheathrú Rua this autumn for children and young people experiencing grief and loss — through the medium of Irish.
This is an important step in ensuring that Irish-speaking children and families can access appropriate support in their own language.
We look forward to working with our local partners and the community in Connemara to make this support available.
💚 We don't have to face grief alone.
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08/10/2026

🏃‍♂️🌈 Support Josh's Marathon Challenge for Rainbows Ireland!

Josh Bell is taking on the Dublin City Marathon to raise vital funds for Rainbows Ireland.

Every donation helps us continue supporting children, young people and families experiencing grief, loss, separation and bereavement.

Josh is aiming to raise €1,000 and every contribution, no matter how small, makes a real difference.

🔗 Donate here: https://gofund.me/95259c010

Thank you, Josh, for choosing Rainbows Ireland. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💙

Want to join me in making a difference? I’m raising money to benefit Rainbows Irel… Josh Bell needs your support for Dublin Marathon 2026 for Rainbows Ireland

08/10/2026

Ag Maireachtáil le Brón – Oíche Faisnéise

Is féidir leis an mbrón a bheith an-uaigneach, ach is féidir le tacaíocht agus tuiscint difear mór a dhéanamh.

Bí linn ag Líonra Bhróin na Gaillimhe le haghaidh oíche faisnéise poiblí saor in aisce, áit a bhfaighidh tú eolas faoi na seirbhísí tacaíochta atá ar fáil do dhaoine aonair, do theaghlaigh agus do phobail tar éis méala.

🗓️ Déardaoin, 8 Deireadh Fómhair
⏰ 7.00 i.n. - 9.00 i.n.
📍 An Crompán, An Cheathrú Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe

Beidh na nithe seo a leanas san áireamh sa tráthnóna:

✅ Máire Ní Dhomhnaill, Comhairleoir & Síciteiripeoir, mar phríomhchainteoir
✅ Eolas faoi sheirbhísí tacaíochta bróin áitiúla
✅ Tae/caife ar fáil agus deis bualadh le heagraíochtaí tacaíochta
✅ Painéal ceisteanna agus freagraí le daoine a bhfuil taithí phearsanta acu ar an mbrón

Ní gá clárú. Tá fáilte roimh chách.

Le haghaidh fiosruithe:
📧 [email protected]

08/10/2026

Living with Grief Information Evening

Grief can feel isolating, but support and understanding can make a difference.

Join the Galway Bereavement Network for a free public information evening where you can learn about the supports available for individuals, families and communities following bereavement.

🗓️ Thursday, 8 October
⏰ 7.00pm - 9.00pm
📍 An Crompán, An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway

The evening will include: ✅ Guest speaker Máire Ní Dhomhnaill, Counsellor & Psychotherapist
✅ Information on local bereavement supports
✅ Tea/coffee and an opportunity to meet support organisations
✅ Q&A panel with people who have lived experience of grief

No registration required. Everyone is welcome.

For enquiries: [email protected]