Children's Health Ireland

26/08/2026

A day in the life of an IBD Nurse Specialist 💙

Meet Orlaith Casey, IBD Nurse Specialist with Children’s Health Ireland, and get a glimpse into her busy and rewarding working day.

From early starts and morning huddles to clinics, ward rounds, infusion visits and supporting families across Ireland, no two days are the same.

Orlaith’s role is all about being there for children, young people and their families providing education, reassurance and support through diagnosis, treatment and transition to adult services.

The most rewarding part to Orlaith? Seeing young people go from being very unwell to getting back to school, sport, food and everyday life. 💙

She also works closely with a wider multidisciplinary team, including psychology, dietetics and consultants, to make sure every patient receives the right support.

Outside the hospital, Orlaith enjoys running, travelling and spending time with friends and is currently training towards the Dublin Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🍀

As we look ahead to the new National Children’s Hospital, Orlaith is excited about the opportunities for even more integrated care, collaboration and better outcomes for children and families.

30/07/2026

✨ Young voices. Real impact. 💙

Our incredible /Children’s Health Ireland National Young Persons’ Advisory Group (YPAG) recently took centre stage at CHI Research & Innovation Day, showcasing the vital role young people play in shaping children's health research.

From helping design research studies to improving patient information, our YPAG members are ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard every step of the way. 👏

We're so proud of everyone who presented and shared their experiences. Your passion, confidence and commitment are helping create better research and better healthcare for future generations.

Read ➡️ https://www.childrenshealthireland.ie/news/in4kidschi-ypag-shines-at-chi-research-innovation-day/

21/07/2026

There are still spaces to join our upcoming Family Engagement Session.

Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8sxJCaY2rkOzPEgt938Dk4TubarA5WVGjmmoNDv9KXtUMFZCSkEwNVRZUVNTV05BR0ZIS0dJRlRUSi4u

As part of CHI’s ongoing commitment to partnering with patients and families, we would like to invite parents and guardians to join CHI at a Family Engagement Session, in the Ashling Hotel, from 3-5pm on Thursday, 23rd July 2026.

At this session, we would also like to give you an update from CHI's perspective, on the progress of our National Children’s Hospital Ireland, a summary of the work completed and future plans for the Family Advisory Network.

Spaces are limited, so please book your place using the link below, where you can also note any discussion topics for the session.

The event is not restricted in any way except by volume of numbers, as we must adhere to what the space caters for. We look forward to holding future Family Engagement Sessions in the new hospital.

Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8sxJCaY2rkOzPEgt938Dk4TubarA5WVGjmmoNDv9KXtUMFZCSkEwNVRZUVNTV05BR0ZIS0dJRlRUSi4u

16/07/2026

E-scooters are now the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children admitted to CHI Temple Street’s neurosurgery and rehabilitation services. The number of admissions continues to rise.

“When we talk about the dangers of e-scooter injuries, the measure of harm cannot be limited to whether a child lives or dies.” — Dr Irwin Gill, Consultant Paediatrician s.i. Neurodisability, Children’s Health Ireland.

Many children who survive e-scooter crashes face lengthy hospital stays, surgery, rehabilitation, and life-changing brain injuries that can result in permanent physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities.

Help keep children safe:

- Children under 16 should not use e-scooters on public roads.
- Always wear a properly fitted helmet.
- Parents and guardians: understand the risks before buying or allowing a child to ride an e-scooter.

Together, we can help prevent life-changing injuries and keep children safe.

Please read our statement through 🔗 in bio.

15/07/2026

As part of CHI’s ongoing commitment to partnering with patients and families, we would like to invite parents and guardians to join CHI at a Family Engagement Session, in the Ashling Hotel, from 3-5pm on Thursday, 23rd July 2026.

At this session, we would also like to give you an update from CHI's perspective, on the progress of our National Children’s Hospital Ireland, a summary of the work completed and future plans for the Family Advisory Network.

Spaces are limited, so please book your place using the link below, where you can also note any discussion topics for the session.

The event is not restricted in any way except by volume of numbers, as we must adhere to what the space caters for. We look forward to holding future Family Engagement Sessions in the new hospital.

Register here 👉 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8sxJCaY2rkOzPEgt938Dk4TubarA5WVGjmmoNDv9KXtUMFZCSkEwNVRZUVNTV05BR0ZIS0dJRlRUSi4u

25/06/2026

With the good weather and high temperature warning, be sure your child is safe from sunburn. ☀️

Remember the best protection from UV damage and sunburn is to:

⛱️ seek shade
👕 cover up
🧴 use sunscreen

➡️ swipe for more tips on how to project your child during the summer months.

23/06/2026

☀️ With temperatures continuing to rise and a high-temperature warning in place, it’s important to keep your child and family safe in the heat.

Know how to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and be aware of the signs and symptoms so you can act quickly if needed.

Check out the key warning signs, symptoms, and practical tips to help keep everyone safe during hot weather.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe! 💧☀️

19/06/2026

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Yesterday, we were delighted to host the 5th annual CHI Pride Conference which was themed “From Visibility to Impact”. This conference is an important opportunity to explore inclusion, visibility, and meaningful impact within our healthcare community.

For children and young people who are LGBTQ+, seeing people who share their identities represented positively can have a profound impact. It sends a powerful message: you belong here, you are welcome here, and you are valued exactly as you are.

Representation helps young people imagine futures for themselves. It reduces isolation, builds confidence, and supports wellbeing.

Thank you to all of the wonderful speakers yesterday who helped us mark such a special occasion and shared their personal journeys. Special thanks to Ombudsman for Children, Niall Muldoon for delivering the keynote address. ❤

08/06/2026

This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 💛

This year’s theme is Attunement which is the ability to tune in and connect with your baby on an emotional level.

Attuned early relationships help babies feel safe, understood and supported, laying the foundation for healthy emotional and brain development.

Our neonatal team has shared some simple tips to help parents and carers build connection with their baby through everyday interactions. 🥰

06/06/2026

It's Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland's national day of creativity for children and young people!

Today, we're proud to celebrate the incredible work of the CHI Arts in Health team, who bring creativity, connection and self-expression to children and young people across CHI every day.

Through music, visual arts, storytelling, performance and more, our arts programmes provide all sorts of creative activities that engage children, young people, families and staff across CHI.

This work supports better wellbeing and outcomes for patients and most importantly offers thousands of tiny, magic moments that create space for curiosity, wonder and joy here.

So why not grab the pencils, paint or that old instrument and join us in celebrating the power of imagination and the wonderful creative lives of our children and young people here in CHI. Thanks always to our partners Children's Health Foundation , who so generously support us to deliver this work.