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Danielle Ginty, a Digital Support worker with the ISPCC, chats to JP about their free digital programmes to support parents, children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With exam season fast approaching, stress and anxiety levels among young people are on the rise. Paul Goodwin, Childline Unit Manager with the ISPCC, joins us to talk about the free Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes now available to support students. He also sheds light on the crucial role of the Childline Listening Service, especially during peak stress periods like exams and holidays.

Help is finally here for parents of children struggling with anxiety. The ISPCC is now offering free Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Programmes to support not only children and young people but also their parents. To share more about these vital resources is Danielle Ginty, Childline Digital Support Worker.

A parent whose child is suffering from anxiety can feel utterly helpless. They are desperate to help them but simply don't know what to do. For a parent whose child is on the CAMHS waiting list, the waiting time can feel interminable or even catastrophic. But there is something a parent can do to help their child - and themselves. ISPCC provides three separate but complimentary Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes, two of which are available to parents/carers of either anxious children or teens while the third is aimed at teenagers experiencing low to moderate levels of anxiety. ISPCC offers these programmes to all, it isn't necessary to be on a CAMHS waiting list to avail of them. The online programmes, which are all free, are based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, and are created by SilverCloud, a leading digital mental health provider. For Susan Nicholson, who completed the Supporting an Anxious Child programme after her GP recommended that her daughter Lauren attend CAMHS, the ISPCC programmes were invaluable. "I wanted to do something that would help our family to support Lauren. The programme encouraged me to look at the positives rather than focusing on the effects of her anxiety. Going through the programme, you could see what other parents were going through, and you're able to relate to their challenges. To know that other people are going through is very helpful. As a parent, you're supposed to know all the answers, and it's scary. "Starting the programme was such an easy process. I liked the fact that it was anonymous, nobody knew me, and I didn't have to go to a meeting in person. It was such a personal experience - in a good way. I didn't feel like I was just another number. ? Supporting an Anxious Child and Supporting an Anxious Teen are programmes that will help users to understand anxiety and better support their child or young person. Space from Anxiety is aimed at 15-18-year-olds, and it is designed to empower young people who experience low to moderate anxiety. An adult can refer themselves or their child to the programmes. The programmes includes interactive tools, activities, mood monitors and journals to encourage users to apply CBT to their own lives. Users have 12 weeks in which to complete the programme under the guidance of a volunteer, known as a supporter, and can avail of an unsupported version of the programme for one year after this time. "Chloe [my supporter] was very empathetic," says Susan. "When you're in this situation, it's great when you know someone else cares. I felt as if she cared about Lauren." Dee Higgins, an ISPCC volunteer who works on its Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes, believes that the programmes are empowering for users of all ages. "It gives parents and young people a chance to deal with their anxieties before it becomes a huge issue," she said, adding that "if parents can understand what their child is going through, that's a huge step." To find out more, go to https://www.ispcc.ie/guided-digital-programmes/.

A new website that features valuable information as an advice point for parents and families in Co. Clare, has been launched. The website aims to provide reliable and dependable information to parents about the various ages and stages of children's development. The launch took place at De Valera Public Library in Ennis recently. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Áine Mellett, Senior Manager Prevention, Partnership & Family Support (PPFS) Clare and Sinead Collopy, CYPSC coordinator, Clare. Photo (C): Pictured at the official launch of www.clareparenting.ie, from left: Miranda Cooke, Clare County Childcare Committee, Jacinta Swann, Clarecare, Sinead Mullally, Tusla, Aoife Griffin, ISPCC, Susan Mc Glone, Tusla, Aine Mellett, PFFS Manager, Tusla Mid-West, Karl McDonnell, iBrutes Media (Web Design & Digital Media)

Today is Safer Internet Day, and new research has revealed that a third of young people are addicted to social media…Joining Anton to discuss when children should be introduced to the internet and phones is Fiona Jennings Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC and Stella O'Malley, Psychotherapist and author.

Today on the show - Our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe spoke about Senator Martin Conway's resignation from Fine Gael, Ged Nash spoke to Alan about meeting people in his clinic on a weekly basis who are struggling hugely to find accommodation and in advance of Internet Safety Day tomorrow the ISPCC spoke to us about the importance of keeping children safe online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Safer Internet Day will take place next week. Safer Internet Day Ireland, also known as SID, aims to promote and raise awareness for young people's online safety and well-being. The day takes place in February every year, and this year it takes place on Tuesday 11th February. To tell us more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fiona Jennings, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC. Picture (c) by Sergey Shulgin from Getty Images via Canva

ISPCC report that 50 children a year make contact with Childline while attempting to take their own life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ISPCC report that 50 children a year make contact with Childline while attempting to take their own life - The ISPCC join Patricia People are being reminded work Christmas parties are an extension of the workplace - we discuss tomorrow on the do's and do not's of the office Christmas partyWhy the EU want to remove chemicals from children's toysWe speak with a veterinary nurse who cares for hedgehogs Chef Neven Maguire joins us on recipe tips if you are hosting this Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to Caroline O'Sullivan ISPCC Director Of Services about some alarming stories and stats they released today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Labour's Ged Nash spoke to us about his party's involvement in the Government formation talks, ISME called on listeners to "shop local" this Christmas and ISPCC spoke to Alan about the alarming increase in the number of children who have attempted suicide who are contacting their helpline for advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Mercer, BBC Australia Correspondent and Fiona Jennings, Head of Public Affairs and Policy at the ISPCC

New research from Cyber Safe Kids has revealed that a quarter of kids aged 8-14 struggle to spend time away from their phone. What impact does this have on a child, and how can we limit screen time?Joining Kieran to discuss is Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC, Fiona Jennings and Parenting Coach and Author, Allen O'Donoghue.

The dangers our children face in the online world have never been more prevalent between sexual imagery, bullying, predatory behaviours, and toxic trends but what can we, private companies, and the government do to safeguard our kids? Fiona Jennings. Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC joins Clare McKenna to discuss.

The Vodafone Foundation in Ireland has announced the launch of a new guide for parents and guardians which aims to provide resources to ensure children are kept safe in the digital world. The 'Parenting in a Digital World' guide has been designed to empower parents and guardians in navigating the complexities of devices and digital safety. It is available for free, both in Vodafone stores nationwide and online at www.vodafone.ie. The new resource provides practical advice and insights on key topics such as setting up parental controls, building digital resilience and addressing cyberbullying. Recognising the growing concerns around children's online activities, the Vodafone Foundation has developed this guide to help parents make informed decisions and take proactive steps to protect their children online. Key Features of the Guide Include: Advice on building digital resilience to help children cope with negative online experiences. Guidance on navigating cyberbullying: How to recognise the signs and what actions to take if a child is a victim. Tools for safe connectivity: Options for basic phones with limited internet access for children. Partnership resources: Information on additional support available through Vodafone's partnerships with the ISPCC and - Dublin City University Anti-Bullying Centre. Step-by-Step instructions on how to use parental controls and the Vodafone Secure Net app to manage a child's online experience. Speaking about the new parents' guide, Head of the Vodafone Foundation, Liz Roche said: "Connectivity brings many benefits. Yet, we know that the decision as to when a child is ready to access the digital world on their own devices can be a difficult one. Our parents' guide is designed to make it easier for parents and guardians to manage their child's online activities while fostering a safe and positive digital environment. Whether it's understanding the importance of digital resilience for their child or learning how to set up parental controls, this guide has everything parents need to feel confident about their child's online safety." ISPCC Childline Chief Executive John Church said "ISPCC is delighted to support the Vodafone Foundation in Ireland as it launches this timely guide for parents to keep their children safe online. The online landscape is ever-changing, and that's a scary prospect for even the most tech-savvy of parents. The pressure on young people is ever present. This guide will be an extremely useful resource for parents wanting to equip their children with the necessary skills to navigate the online world safely. At the ISPCC we are proud to partner with the Vodafone Foundation as we strive to support parents to ensure that children and young people have positive experiences online." The Tozi app - An additional online resource for children: The Vodafone Foundation has also reminded parents and guardians that among the resources available to them is the Tozi App which helps children understand the impact their digital lives may be having on their mental wellbeing. In partnership with Dublin City University's Anti-Bullying Centre and the ISPCC, the Tozi App offers support for children and young people by educating them on how to be safe and well online, while offering instant support if they need it. The Tozi app is available for free download and usage from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

PJ talks to Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC about the scale of the problem, often hidden from families, and gets tips on how to support teens. Need Help? childline.ie hotline.ie garda.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh Clarke Community Engagement Manager ISPCC chats to PJ about the course Smart Moves that the ISPCC provide to build resilience in kids as they move to post-primary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leinster and Ireland back-row Caelan Doris has been announced as ambassador for the Ohk Energy group. To celebrate their partnership with Caelan, Ohk Energy have teamed up with Caelan's charity, Childline by ISPCC, to Power a Brighter Future by raising vital funds for the organisation. As part of the campaign, from now to September 6th, €50 from every Ohk Energy sale of solar PV systems and air to water heat pumps will be donated to Childline. Ohk Energy is a new group brand combining the key strengths of leading renewable energy providers NRG Panel and JFW Renewables, to establish one of the largest and most trusted renewable energy groups in Ireland. The combined expertise of the two companies now positions Ohk Energy as the trusted and reliable provider of solar pv systems, air to water heat pumps, and EV chargers as well as providing retrofit and maintenance services, with an enviable reputation for excellent customer experiences. The Ohk Energy group are a diversified renewable energy partner for homeowners, businesses, farms, communities and utilities across the country, who pride themselves on making it as simple as possible for their customers to transition to a lower cost, more sustainable future by offering a one stop solution for their customer's decarbonisation needs. Gearoid Whelan, CRO of Ohk Energy said "Through JFW Renewables, it has been brilliant to have Caelan as a brand ambassador for the last number of months and watch on as he has captained Ireland and represented our brand with such high esteem. Now, as we join together NRG Panel and JFW Renewables to form the Ohk Energy group, we are thrilled to have Caelan continue with us as part of the next phase of our journey. "We are also delighted to support Childline on this fantastic partnership. Giving back to the communities in which we operate in is something that we pride ourselves on and Childline do some incredible work across this great island to support the children who are most vulnerable in our communities." The Ohk Energy group have joined forces with Caelan Doris, who is also an ambassador for Childline to pledge their combined support behind the charity. Childline is a service and support system for all children up to 18, which offers a 24-hour support line for young people to reach out about any problems in confidence. Childline is predominantly funded by donations and by teaming up with Ohk Energy and Caelan Doris, Childline will continue to be there for every child who connects with them by phone, webchat or through its digital platform www.childline.ie. John Church, CEO, ISPCC added: "Our work would not be possible without the support of our partners and we are delighted to be collaborating with the team at Ohk Energy and our Childline Champion, Caelan Doris for this brilliant campaign. At Childline we strive to ensure that every child in Ireland has someone to turn to for support whenever they need it. "Together we can make a real difference and through the generous support of Ohk Energy, the funds raised will help us to continue to be there for the most vulnerable children in our society. We're incredibly grateful for their commitment to helping us be there for every child who needs us - any time and for any reason." Caelan, who was previously an ambassador for JFW Renewables prior to the establishment of the Ohk Energy group, has represented his country on 43 occasions and was a key part of Ireland's six nations squad this year, captaining the team for his first time against Italy. At just 26, Caelan has already enjoyed some memorable times in the green jersey including starting all three tests as Ireland defeated the All Blacks during the summer tour in 2022, and he was also an integral part of Ireland's Six Nations triumphs both in 2023 and 2024. Speaking about becoming an ambassador for the Ohk Energy group and its fundraising efforts for Childline, Ireland and Leinster rugby player, Caelan Doris said: "I'm delighted to be teaming up w...

We hear about potential reimbursement cuts to the CrossBorder Health initiative Teens are selling content on “Only Fans” for easier money than a part-time job which is a concern for the ISPCC who join Patricia to discussThe Public Accounts Committee is questioning what can be done about barriers erected along the Grand Canal which they feel make the area look unsightly – a member of the committee joins Patricia We hear how the final resting place of a forgotten Irish Hero of the Crimean War is marked after 140 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we spoke to Michael Collins TD who is in favour of reducing the VAT rate for the hospitality industry.Emma Harte from the Irish Cancer Society on the funding deficit.Aoife Griffin Services Manager, Cork with the ISPCC, many children dread the summer holidays as they are living in an abusive household.Our Garda File this week comes from Garda Bridget Hartnett from Bantry Garda Station.AAll your pet questions are answered by Jane Piggott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do you sit down as a family to eat a meal? This May, Childline by ISPCC is calling on families, schools, clubs and workplaces throughout the country to take time for breakfast – to sit, listen and enjoy each other's company. But, has life become too busy to sit down as a family and have meal times together? What's your experience?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.

It's no surprise to learn that if a child has access to the internet they can potentially view anything. From gambling to graphic explicit content there are no boundaries.Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been investigating this with the ISPCC

Jen spoke to parenting lead at the ISPCC, Siobhan Harvey, about their webinars that help parents keep their children safe online!

Today on the show - We spoke to opposing sides in the upcoming referendums, the ISPCC were with us offering advice to parents & teens on how to make the internet safer for kids and Pearse Doherty outlined why he believes the TV licence should be scrapped Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is the song that you would choose if you were to have your cremated ashes pressed into a vinyl record? Listeners have fun with this one, ISPCC is running a webinar for parents to help keep kids safe online. Flizzoms had us in a tizzy as Wordfoolery with author Grace Tierney returned and don't worry about leaving the lights on it's not as costly as you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Niall explores the question: Should ID be compulsory to use social media? The discussion arises from the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill. Advocates argue for ID verification as a means to enhance accountability and curb online abuse.The episode opens with insights from the Children's Rights Alliance, CyberSafeKids, and the ISPCC, urging an end to self-regulation for tech and social media giants. The proposed legislation, currently under pre-legislative scrutiny, aims to establish the Media Commission, a powerful regulator overseeing all media, including tech companies.Senator Malcolm Byrne of Fianna Fáil suggests a parallel with online banking, proposing that individuals should verify their identity, using a passport or other ID, when creating social media accounts. Sinn Féin's Eoin Ó Broin agrees, emphasizing the need for accountability in cases of law breaches.As Niall opens the lines to callers, diverse opinions emerge. Some argue against mandatory ID verification, citing concerns about privacy, freedom of expression, and potential misuse of personal information. They advocate for education and self-regulation instead.Others support the idea, emphasizing the necessity for accountability on influential platforms. Callers suggest a balance, proposing a system where ID verification occurs without displaying personal information publicly, preserving a level of privacy while ensuring responsibility.In wrapping up the episode, Niall navigates through the conflicting perspectives, offering insights into finding a middle ground between identity protection and holding individuals accountable for their online actions.

Sinéad is excited about a new batch of celebs heading for the jungle, the c word rears it's head but for a good reason ISPCC want you to don your most gaudy Christmas jumper for their fundraiser. Niall O Brien was back and super excited that a Marvel movie is on the big screen and Fionn had a great throwback for the Friday Floor filler song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ciara Treacy joins Jess to look at the wholesome side of social media; online bookclubs.Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC tells us about a new app aimed at young people to tackle cyberbullying.

With reports of care failing children across various services in Ireland, we discuss whether the State is failing our children with Fiona Jennings Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the ISPCC, and also Shane Dunphy Child Protection Expert and Author.

Pat was joined by Fiona Jennings of the ISPCC to discuss how the digital age is growing more than ever, but what implications does this have on our children?

Imagine spending 5 years building a huge lego creation, Lego enthusiast David Fennell joined us as he gets ready to host Brick Feile a fantastic 2 day event happening at City North Hotel next month, Could you spend time listening to a child in need, the ISPCC need volunteers for their childline service in Drogheda plus how would you like to spend the day in the company of some of the the most empowering men and women more on the festival MNA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - GRA Vice President Mark O Meara talks to us about Gardai not being equipped to deal with attacks on migrants. The IFA call on farmers and motorists to share the roads responsibly as we enter silage season and the ISPCC talk about the impact of pornography on children who are exposed to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer Kelly Clarkson has recently admitted that she sometimes slaps her children if they misbehave. Is this form of discipline ever acceptable? Joe is joined by Victoria Howson from the ISPCC and Catriona Kinsale from Horizon Mental Health Centre Limerick to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show: Aontu Leader Peadar Toibin joins us as hospital overcrowding reaches record highs nationwide, following another devastating sheep kill in Tipperary the IFA call for immediate action from Govt on dog controls and the ISPCC discuss the growing self-harm crisis among kids & the measures needed to tackle it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Peter Flanagan who is a Newmarket-on-Fergus native and is currently a volunteer with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC). Peter discussed his past experiences and the support he was given when he called Childline as a teenager. Peter also recalled the email he received as a college student which motivated him to become a volunteer. He highlighted his aim to inspire people to do what he did and become a volunteer and he urged members of the public to donate to the ISPCC ahead of the Christmas period. To support Childline this Christmas, please visit ispcc.ie or call the fundraising team on 0818 50 40 50. The Childline number is 1800 66 66 66.

Coming up on the #mreade show this morning .>> Ged Nash (labour TD) on the Navan/Drogheda Hospitals >>ISPCC childline worker Liz Byrne on Childline at christmas>>Susan Keogh manager of Drogheda's Women & Children refuge centre on the last week of the 16 day campaign Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Shane Cassells on Govt's new legislation aimed at regulating gambling, the ISPCC join us to discuss the launch of the Shield Anti- bullying Programme . Around 76% of LGTBQ+students don't feel safe at school according to research from BelongTo, we hear from their CEO and we've reaction to the missile attack in Poland with the Irish Anti-War movement - these stories and more coverd in detail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with Sinéad McKee from the ISPCC about how to work out if behaviour you're experiencing is bullying, or something else, and she gives great advice about what you can and should do if you, or someone you know is being bullied.

Jen chats to Childline Volunteer, Hayley Gorman about the work that Childline do and how you can support them!

Today I'm going to tell you the story of one Irish Catholic Industrial School survivor, Mary Smith. As a child growing up in Catholic institutions, she was known simply as Number 1346. She grew up not knowing her age or her true identity. But, later, she would find out that she had been ripped from the arms of a mother she would never know, and – she would discover that she also had a brother who was a victim of the same evil system. Like a lot of Irish people, Mary, as an adult, has used music to tell her story and heal from the pain she endured by the hands of the Catholic Church. In her song, I Am My Mother's Child, Mary tells her story, and you can watch her video here. I normally edit my episodes, but this one is full of so much information, I just decided to leave it just as it is, for you to listen to, and it going to come to you as a three part episode. Here's part 3 of Mary's story. Please subscribe for more true crime content & please consider leaving a 5-star review. Support the show and get exclusive content by joining our Patreon. Mary's Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX2cOavuDM Info on the ISPCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX2cOavuDM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Society_for_the_Prevention_of_Cruelty_to_Children https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-30859110.html Barnbrack - A Mother's Love's A Blessing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGTyRgUj2KU Info on murders in Catholic institutions: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/christinekenneally/orphanage-death-catholic-abuse-nuns-st-josephs https://www.irishcentral.com/suffer-little-children-new-evidence-that-irish-kids-were-murdered-in-reform-schools https://www.thejournal.ie/joe-mcaveety-industrial-schools-5335703-Jan2021/ Irish mother and baby homes: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54693159 https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/pat-flanagan-column-selling-1000-14432475 Ireland's attitude towards unwed mothers: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/04/world/ireland-kerry-babies/index.html ireland catholic redress 2022: https://www.google.com/search?q=redress+definition+government&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS984US984&oq=redress+defi&aqs=chrome.3.0i433i512j69i57j0i512l8.8451j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 The following music was used for this media project: Music: Heartfelt Tears by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8903-heartfelt-tears License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeirl/support

Today I'm going to tell you the story of one Irish Catholic Industrial School survivor, Mary Smith. As a child growing up in Catholic institutions, she was known simply as Number 1346. She grew up not knowing her age or her true identity. But, later, she would find out that she had been ripped from the arms of a mother she would never know, and – she would discover that she also had a brother who was a victim of the same evil system. Like a lot of Irish people, Mary, as an adult, has used music to tell her story and heal from the pain she endured by the hands of the Catholic Church. In her song, I Am My Mother's Child, Mary tells her story, and you can watch her video here. I normally edit my episodes, but this one is full of so much information, I just decided to leave it just as it is, for you to listen to, and it going to come to you as a three part episode. Here's part 2 of Mary's story. Please subscribe for more true crime content & please consider leaving a 5-star review. Support the show and get exclusive content by joining our Patreon. Mary's Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX2cOavuDM Info on the ISPCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX2cOavuDM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Society_for_the_Prevention_of_Cruelty_to_Children https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-30859110.html Barnbrack - A Mother's Love's A Blessing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGTyRgUj2KU Info on murders in Catholic institutions: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/christinekenneally/orphanage-death-catholic-abuse-nuns-st-josephs https://www.irishcentral.com/suffer-little-children-new-evidence-that-irish-kids-were-murdered-in-reform-schools https://www.thejournal.ie/joe-mcaveety-industrial-schools-5335703-Jan2021/ Irish mother and baby homes: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54693159 https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/pat-flanagan-column-selling-1000-14432475 Ireland's attitude towards unwed mothers: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/04/world/ireland-kerry-babies/index.html ireland catholic redress 2022: https://www.google.com/search?q=redress+definition+government&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS984US984&oq=redress+defi&aqs=chrome.3.0i433i512j69i57j0i512l8.8451j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 The following music was used for this media project: Music: Heartfelt Tears by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8903-heartfelt-tears License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeirl/support

Today I'm going to tell you the story of one Irish Catholic Industrial School survivor, Mary Smith. As a child growing up in Catholic institutions, she was known simply as Number 1346. She grew up not knowing her age or her true identity. But, later, she would find out that she had been ripped from the arms of a mother she would never know, and – she would discover that she also had a brother who was a victim of the same evil system. Like a lot of Irish people, Mary, as an adult, has used music to tell her story and heal from the pain she endured by the hands of the Catholic Church. In her song, I Am My Mother's Child, Mary tells her story, and I'm going to start off the episode today, with her permission, by sharing her song with you, and then – she's going to tell you her story, in her own words. I normally edit my episodes, but this one is full of so much information, I just decided to leave it just as it is, for you to listen to, and it going to come to you as a three part episode. Here's part one of Mary's story. Please subscribe for more true crime content & please consider leaving a 5-star review. Support the show and get exclusive content by joining our Patreon. Mary's Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX2cOavuDM Info on the ISPCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyX2cOavuDM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Society_for_the_Prevention_of_Cruelty_to_Children https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-30859110.html Barnbrack - A Mother's Love's A Blessing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGTyRgUj2KU Info on murders in Catholic institutions: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/christinekenneally/orphanage-death-catholic-abuse-nuns-st-josephs https://www.irishcentral.com/suffer-little-children-new-evidence-that-irish-kids-were-murdered-in-reform-schools https://www.thejournal.ie/joe-mcaveety-industrial-schools-5335703-Jan2021/ Irish mother and baby homes: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54693159 https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/pat-flanagan-column-selling-1000-14432475 Ireland's attitude towards unwed mothers: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/04/world/ireland-kerry-babies/index.html ireland catholic redress 2022: https://www.google.com/search?q=redress+definition+government&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS984US984&oq=redress+defi&aqs=chrome.3.0i433i512j69i57j0i512l8.8451j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 The following music was used for this media project: Music: Heartfelt Tears by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8903-heartfelt-tears License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/truecrimeirl/support

Hello everyone,TRIGGER WARNING.In this episode we discuss suicide and suicide prevention with an expert that has helped people for the last 20 yrs.   Suicide Helpline. If you are struggling and have suicidal thoughts, please know you are not alone and help is available. Please contact any one of the following organisations in Australia are listed below.Shining Sunlight that opens a door to prevent suicide in our community. Ken Loftus, 20 yrs experience as a counsellor and Founder of the Sunlight Centre. Ken has been working in the Healthy Mind field for over 20 years, and moved to Brisbane 5 years ago from Ireland. Ken has worked in residential care with under 18's, suicidal crises centres and school settings, and founded the Sunlight Centre 4 years ago in South Brisbane. Ken's favourite therapy is CBT and loves Evolutionary Psychology too!During Ken's studies obtaining his Psychology and Psychoanalysis degree, he started his work in Child Protection and mental health with residential care work. After returning from travelling, Ken worked in the ISPCC as a national supervisor for Childline, where he trained volunteers around Ireland in Active Listening skills, Children's First and Child Protection policies and procedures.Ken moved back towards residential care work as a Social Care Team Leader, and during this time he completed his Diploma in Clinical and Therapeutic Guided Imagery and then his integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist Diploma.After working as a tutor in St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada, Ken returned to Ireland and worked as an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist in a crisis intervention centre, his private practice, and creating and facilitating workshops, completing his Diploma in CBT and studies in therapeutic Mindfulness.In early 2017 Ken moved to Brisbane, began private practice and founded the Sunlight Centre.Ken realised not enough was being done to actively help the youth and adults in suicidal distress. Ken was told stories of people who had asked for help and were told to “go to A&E”, or “Go home and go to your GP tomorrow”, and “You need a Mental Health Plan”, and knew more needed to be done. The Sunlight Centre was created in 2017 and began seeing its first client in October. As a new charity, grants and funds were hard to come by, so Ken and his team created their own fundraising events to help keep the doors open and the lights on in the Sunlight Centre. With that came unique fundraisers such as our Retro Movie Nights, and ANON, the Sunlight Centre's annual anonymous art exhibition.Sunlight CentreKen Loftus, Clinical & Executive Director, 0428 228 462ken@sunlightcentre.com.auLifeline Australia - 13 11 14This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online with the Lifeline support service, available 24/7.Suicide Crisis Text Line - 0477 13 11 14For those who feel more comfortable with texting rather than talking to someone. Confidential one-to-one text with a trained Lifeline Crisis SupporterBeyond Blue - 1300 224 636This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also chat online with the beyondblue support service every day from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM (AEDST).Samaritans - 135 247Based in WASuicideLine - 1300 651 251Based in VictoriaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/selenab)

Welcome to Work Rest Slay, the monthly podcast featuring honest interviews with inspirational guests. Work Rest Slay is the place to come to for stories about achievement, burnout, success and inspiration as well as tips to help us strive towards more balanced and fulfilling lives. Episode 5 features Caroline Downey – co-owner of MCD, Ireland's largest music promotion and live-events business. There, she is a show producer and Music Manager for world-renowned artist Hozier as well as upcoming artist Lyra. She is currently President of the ISPCC and Childline and she also formerly served as a board member Dublin Theatre Festival. In conversation with Melanie Morris, Caroline Downey shares her background, her go-to-work uniform, tips for hosting the best parties and how to deal with difficult work individuals. She also gives us an insider's scoop to where the best view is in the 3Arena. This podcast is sponsored by One Nutrition, an Irish Brand which makes good nutrition easy with a range of supplements to support the demands of daily life. One Nutrition only use ethically sourced, premium pure ingredients with certified quality assurance. Find their colourful and sustainable packs on shelves in your local Health Store, Pharmacy or OneNutrition.ie. Follow them on Instagram at weareonenutrition / instagram.com/weareonenutrition

Series 11 continues with our fantastic guest Paddy Barr who has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for leading the Global OEM physical & digital Supply Chain Team. Prior to joining Microsoft Paddy attained an MBA from University College Dublin and held senior Supply Chain and Procurement management positions in Diageo and British Airways. He is passionate about leadership development and performance management and has attained post graduate qualifications in Business Mentoring and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel, a faculty member of the Irish Management Institute, and a member of The European Mentoring & Coaching Council. He is an International Coach Federation certified coach and joined the board of the ISPCC in July 2016. His book “The Successful Career Toolkit” – a quickfire guide to mastering business skills, was published by Kogan Page in May 2019. It was translated into Chinese in March 2020, the audio version was published in April 2021. His 2nd book on Effective Strategic Sourcing will be published in June 2022. Patrick is married with two sons, he lives in Dublin.

Today my guest is Paddy Barr. Paddy has over 25 years international leadership experience in Operations, Supply Chain & Strategic Management, he has held senior roles in Ireland, the UK & the USA in the airline, FMCG & IT industry sectors. He is currently the owner & Managing Partner of Barr Performance Coaching. His clients are predominantly senior leaders in both domestic and international enterprises ranging in scale from Micro SMEs to major multi-nationals. Prior to taking on his current role Paddy was a Senior Director at Microsoft with responsibility for leading a major operating model change program. Previously in Microsoft he had responsibility for leading the Global OEM physical & digital Supply Chain Team. Prior to joining Microsoft Paddy attained an MBA from University College Dublin and held senior Supply Chain and Procurement management positions in Diageo and British Airways. He is passionate about leadership development and performance management and has attained post graduate qualifications in Business Mentoring and Leadership Coaching. He is a member of the Enterprise Ireland Mentor Panel, a faculty member of the Irish Management Institute, and a member of The European Mentoring & Coaching Council. He is an International Coach Federation certified coach and joined the board of the ISPCC in July 2016. His book “The Successful Career Toolkit” – a quickfire guide to mastering business skills, was published by Kogan Page in May 2019. It was translated into Chinese in March 2020, the audio version was published in April 2021. His 2nd book on Effective Strategic Sourcing will be published in June 2022. Patrick is married with two sons, he lives in Dublin.

Darren Kelly and Killian Whelan present the camogie magazine show looking at the All-Ireland championships. Schedule: Weekend Review (0:15) Sean Fleming - Wicklow manager (23:55) Preview - Tipperary vs Waterford (44:10) Preview - Kilkenny vs Wexford (59:15) Preview - Derry vs Meath (1:13:50) Darren and Killian chat about the game's talking points - camogie's recent launch, their 30,000 Croke Park target, partnering with the ISPCC and the high standards on the field across all levels. Great work is being put into Wicklow camogie with underage successes and their adult team back on the competitive calendar. We chat to manager Sean Fleming ahead of the Nancy Murray Cup semi-final against Tyrone. Most eyes will be on Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday for the All-Ireland senior quarter-finals. We look ahead to Tipperary vs Waterford, and Kilkenny against Wexford. There's also quarter-final clashes to look forward to at intermediate level. We preview Derry vs Meath, but also wonder what to expect from Antrim & Kerry in the other game. == SPORTSDAZ CAMOGIE broadcasts every week on sportsdaz.ie Theme Song - 'Barkbot 2000' (c) josephmcdade.com/music Cover Photo (c) Hannah Shields - Clonduff Camogie Club #SportsDaz

John Church, Chief Executive of ISPCC,

Ireland needs a sufficiently resourced Online Safety Commissioner and to establish an individual complaints mechanism in a bid to target cyberbullying. That’s according to the Children’s Rights Alliance, CyberSafeKids and the ISPCC who are all today addressing the Oireachtas Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts and Culture in relation to the Online Safety Media Regulation Bill. Tanya Ward, the CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance will be one of those speaking today and Tanya spoke to Shane this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

Lockdown has presented many adults with anxiety, fear and frustration. But, how is it affecting children and young adults? Sometimes their experience is being forgotten. Weekend Breakfast was joined by Caroline O'Sullivan,  the ISPCC’s Director of Services. Caroline says that during the pandemic they are regularly fielding over 800 calls a day from seriously anxious children. She told Alison Curtis that now more than ever their service is absolutely essential: Many of the children are telling us they are lonely, upset and anxious. Children presenting with low mood, feeling depressed. Anxiety is a huge area we are continuing to see grow among young people. That's why it's so important to have a service like Childline. We work to strengthen children's resilience. Childline costs €4.2m annually to operate.  Over 90% will need to be raised from the generosity of the public.  Just Press Play to Listen Here [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/20123740/WB-CHILDLINE-CAROLINE-O-SULLIVAN.mp3"][/audio] The impact of Covid-19 has intensified challenges for children across Ireland, with mental health difficulties, family tensions and isolation among the issues spoken about by those who turned to the service for support. IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Childline is Ireland’s 24-hour national listening service for all children and young people (under the age of 18) in Ireland. It is private, confidential and non-judgemental and can be contacted for free from anywhere in Ireland. Childline can be contacted by any child or young person by calling 1800 66 66 66, texting to 50101 or chatting online at Childline.ie 24 hours a day, every day. Please donate today to make sure that Childline are always there for children  Just go to   ispcc.ie/give Vodafone Ireland Foundation are proud sponsor of ISPCC Childline for 5 years.

Fear as Condae an Chláir atá ag déanamh dúshlán aclaíochta don ISPCC

Articles featured on pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 of The Carlow Nationalist on February 23rd 2021.

This week Conor is joined by Irish singer-songwriter Erica Cody. Erica gives her many, many thoughts on Real Housewives hits from Salt Lake City to Beverly Hills with some Atlanta along on the way. Plus, Conor gives his thoughts on the premiere episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta! Erica is part of Irish Women in Harmony and their Christmas charity single Together at Christmas is available now. The track is raising funds for the ISPCC and Childline, you can donate €4 by texting CHILDHOOD to 50300. (More info on the campaign is available here) You can follow Erica on Instagram and Twitter and her new single Calculated is out now.  You can find this podcast on both Instagram and Twitter and follow Conor on Instagram and Twitter too! New episodes arrive every Tuesday, subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you're enjoying the show and listening on Apple Podcasts rating and reviewing the show is a huge help. Thanks for listening!      

Ruth Anne joined Fergal D'Arcy to talk about the brand new single 'Together At Christmas' in aid of the ISPCC It’s not a song, it’s a movement. This is something really special. The original song was written and produced by RuthAnne, with all parts recorded remotely by 30 of Ireland’s finest female musicians. ‘Together at Christmas’ also includes a choir of young Irish girls after a call out was made to the next generation of aspiring female singers. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/11/20142937/FD-2010-FULL-RUTHANNE-IWIH.mp3"][/audio] The list of collaborators involved is incredible. See how many you  can spot in the video below! AILBHE REDDY AIMÉE ÁINE CAHILL EMMA LANGFORD ERICA CODY EVE BELLE KEHLI FAYE O’ROURKE  FIA MOON LAOISE LENII LYRA MELINA MALONE MOYA BRENNAN ROE RUTHANNE SIBÉAL SIIGHTS SOPHIE DOYLE RYDER SOULÉ STEPHANIE RAINEY TOLU MAKAY UNA HEALY  WYVERN LINGO   The official video for 'Together At Christmas' is out everywhere now!! ❤️🎄✨ Watch it here: https://t.co/yo62NASXOu Help us raise money for @ISPCCChildline by texting "CHILDHOOD" TO 50300 to donate €4https://t.co/hsVqINf29C#nevergiveuponachildever #IWIHXmas pic.twitter.com/tLIvkQgZNR — Irish Women in Harmony 🇮🇪 (@irewomeninharm) November 19, 2020 Donation information: TO DONATE €4 NOW TEXT CHILDHOOD TO 50300 ISPCC will receive a minimum of €3.60 / Service Provider LikeCharity. Helpline 076 6805278  www.ispcc.ie/harmony  

After seeing the troubling times that charities around Ireland have been having due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Declan Smith decided to do something that would benefit them, and himself. Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Declan explained that he's giving up the booze for the month of November and will be donating the money he would have spent on alcohol to the ISPCC. Spurred on by the realisation that it's something he's never done before, he's hoping to give himself a bit of a challenge and help those in need. And he's even managed to convince some of the lads to join him...except for one who's going to send him a photo of a beer instead! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/11/05131821/DeclanPodcast.mp3"][/audio]

In this week's podcast we talk to West Cork native, Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland, a man who is rarely out of the news these days as he navigates the most difficult time in his organisation's history. Tadhg is originally from Drimoleague and has held some very high profile jobs in his career. He is a past president of the Union of Students of Ireland and has also held roles with the ISPCC. In 2005 he joined the Irish Nursing Homes Organisation which became Nursing Homes Ireland in 2008, where he is now its chief executive.Siobhan Cronin & Kieran O'Mahony review this week's Southern Star and there is music from the Covid Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Do what you do and always try to give back" - Conor from Wild Youth has one mantra and he is determined to stick to it. It's a weird time for everyone right now and the lad's smash hit, 'Can't Move On' couldn't be more appropriate than now with everyone staying apart and staying home. So proud to be from Ireland. Lets get through this together. Then we will have loads to look forward to. Including a free wild youth gig. X — Wild Youth (@bandwildyouth) March 27, 2020 The lads haven't let the Coronavirus crisis affect their creativity levels, in between gigs for the ISPCC (a hugely important cause to Conor alongside Temple Street) they are writing music sending it to each other and putting the final touches to new music (WOOOHOOO! very exciting news) and creating new band artwork. Everyone needs to stay strong, stay indoors, just so we can get back to do all the things that we love He's also cooking more healthily and exercising more than ever to get ready to get back.  

When is it the right time to leave a child at home on their own?Immediately you may say when they are no longer a child – but a 15 or 16 year old some would argue are well able to stay at home alone, and its a judgement call for the parent.Joe is joined by Caroline O'Sullivan from the ISPCC.. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Greg chats with the man from Cavan, Michéal  Sheridan, the CEO of The Mercy Foundation Hospital. Michéal chats about that balance between being professional and taking things personally and he chats about the "life changing" Roger Waters gig that challenged us all to RESIST wherever and whenever we see bullshit happening in the world. He shares his personal and professional stories including the early days working on the family farm, working with the ISPCC and his current role at the Mercy Foundation. Michéal is excited about the great work being done at the hospital and even more excited about the new Cancer Care Centre, which hopefully will get the necessary planning permission and become a reality for those experiencing the trauma of cancer in their lives. Enjoy the show!  

Sarah is joined byJennifer O'Connell, Stella O'Malley, Claire Hayes and Hazel Larkin to discuss the ISPCC's Headbombz camapaign and teaching children about Mental health

On a week of Exams for Irish students, this week's Back Chat focuses on Education, Anxious Children and that controversial ISPCC ad. My guests this week are Katherine Cahill & Maria Doyle

Ron Forrestal of Forrestal Wine Merchants has wine suggestions for Christmas Day. Kenmare Foodie, Karen Coakley, provides advice on how to be prepared for Christmas Day. Butchers John Griffin and Roy McMahon advise on selecting your turkey and ham. Chef Tom Flavin has a gravy recipe. Grainne Galvin discusses the Betty Crocker partnership with ISPCC to raise much needed funds.

A look at the overall attitudes and treatment towards children in Ireland in the late 1960s, looking at the rights of children via charity organistations such as the ISPCC and UNICEF. (First broadcast 1968)