Suzanne Dineen’s only child Aisling died at the age of 25 as a result of undiagnosed cardiomyopathy in May 2015, plunging her into grief. “She’d

Anam Cara’s Volunteer Parents Gather for Training and Support Anam Cara’s Volunteer Parents are the cornerstone of our peer-to-peer support groups. Since our founding, the

We are proud to share this beautiful poem shared with us by by Shannon, mum to Aoife, Maya, and Ellie. The little wagtail first appeared

21.09.2025 When we gather at Barretstown, something truly special happens. Heartfelt reflection, time to honour beloved children, and Barretstown’s signature serious fun come together. Children

23.09.2025 How do we come together to do the impossible and be ready to meet parents in their grief before they need Anam Cara? We

11.05.2025 Our bi-annual family gatherings at Barretstown are a cornerstone of our services. On thesedeeply meaningful days, we draw our circle of care even wider

02/05/2025 We would like to extend our warmest thanks to John Naughton and the incredible team atFlexachem in Donnybrook, Cork, for their kind and generous

04.05.2025 Thank you to everyone who took part in the Belfast Marathon, last weekend, on behalf of AnamCara. It was great to see the sun

7.05.2025 We are deeply grateful to the Adelaide Health Foundation for their generous grant of €2,425 tosupport Anam Cara’s peer support groups in South Dublin,