Celebrate Families, celebrate your family

Sunday 18 May 201411am–5pm

Iveagh GardensDublin 2

www.familyday.ie

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One Family, founded as Cherish in 1972, is Ireland’s leading organisation for one-parent families, providing services to people parenting alone, sharing parenting and going through family transitions. Our policy work is rooted in our extensive family support work. Children are at the centre of this work and we help all the adults in their lives, offering a holistic model of specialist family support services. Over the decades, we have always worked to combat the stereotypes that can be attached to families that are perceived as non-traditional. We know, and research demonstrates, that it’s not family make-up that is most important to a child’s well-being but the quality of relationships at home. We founded the Family Day Festival four years ago so that all families have a day every year to celebrate their family.

We believe all families matter, and that individuals who feel cared for and supported by those around them – whether families or friends or others in their lives – help to make stronger communities for us all. We like the UN definition of family which refers to two or more people, bound together by mutual consent, birth and/or adoption or placement who together care for each other. We celebrate all types of family on Family Day – one-parent families, step families, the traditional married family, adoptive and foster families, blended and extended families, and those with opposite

and same sex parents. Family Day is inspired by UN International Day of Families which is held on 15 May annually and was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1992. In 2014, we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of UN International Year of the Family.

The Festival has grown to become Ireland’s largest celebration of the diversity of families that make up modern Irish society. The programme is packed with comedy, magic, arts workshops, yoga workshops, talks, music, storytelling, sports and lots more, and also offers the chance to meet with many family organisations to find out about what they do. Entry and all activities, workshops and entertainment are free.

The Family Day Festival 2014 is presented with the kind support of the Community Foundation for Ireland and Dublin City Council. Thank you to Today FM which has supported Family Day since 2011 and to the Office of Public Works for their continued support in providing the beautiful Iveagh Gardens. A huge thanks to Aidan Bishop and also to all our wonderful performers and event volunteers, the many individuals and organisations who contribute in countless ways.

The Festival is getting bigger and better every year. Email us on familyday@onefamily.ie if you’d like get involved in 2015.

Thank you for joining in the celebrations this year and being a part of it. Have lots of fun and a very Happy Family Day!

One Family welcomes you, your family and your friends to our annual Family Day Festival.

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Main Stage11.30am & throughout the day Family Day Festival MC, comedian Aidan Bishop is our host and magician Brian Daly performs throughout the day. Comedy, magic … and maybe some mayhem

12.00pm/1.00pm/2.30pm/3.30pm Magic shows with Brian Daly

12.30pm Musicantia: A beautiful choir of Roma children performing traditional and well-known favourites

1.30pm I Create What I Say: Venture into the Magical Garden of all Possibilities with Abracadabra

2.30pm Nepalese Cultural Group: Wearing traditional Nepalese dress and dancing two of the most popular songs in Nepal, Bhailini Aayo Aagana and Maitighar

3.00pm YOPS: Young Orchestral Pops Chamber Group perform favourites from film, popular, Irish and well known classics

4.00pm Sinéad White: Singer/multi-instrumentalist and favourite of Longitude and Electric Picnic, Sinéad’s captivating songs will leave you wanting more – and you might just get ‘yazoo-ed’

4.30pm MC Aidan Bishop and magician Brian Daly send us home with a smile

One Family Talking TentMC Sinéad Gibney introduces a series of expert parent talks followed by some of Ireland’s best spoken word performers.

11.30am Supporting Children of LGBTQ Parents in Ireland: presented by Marriage Equality

12.00pm Managing Challenging Behaviour in Children Aged 0-12 years: presented by One Family’s Geraldine Kelly, Director of Children & Parent Services

12.45pm Parenting After Separation, Parents Sharing Parenting: presented by One Family’s Geraldine Kelly, Director of Children & Parent Services

1.30pm Communication with Teenagers: presented by One Family’s Paula Lonergan, Director of Professional Development

2.15pm Supports for LGBTQ Children & Teenagers in Ireland: presented by GLEN & BeLonG To

3.00pm Acclaimed performance poet Colm Keegan explores the realities of urban and family life

3.20pm John Cummins, another of Dublin’s visceral original poets and All Ireland Slam Poetry Champion 2013

3.40pm Paul H Tubb, comic-poet-songwriter and humorous illustrator-cartoonist with verse and song for children

Green Space WorkshopsWorkshops are 30 minutes unless otherwise stated.

12.00pm The Elbow Room: Yoga 13+ years

1.00pm The Elbow Room: Pregnancy Yoga

1.30pm The Gaiety School of Acting: Acting workshop for adults and children

2.00pm The Elbow Room: Parent and Baby Yoga

2.00–4.00pm The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA)/DCC Boxing in the Community programme enables children to experience first class top level coaching. Enjoy an exhibition and test out the kit yourself. There’s a rumour that an Irish Olympian may make an appearance!

3.00pm The Elbow Room: Kids Yoga 4-12 years

4.00pm The Elbow Room: Family Day Yoga for adults and children

Pop-up Play and Traditional GamesDiscover and enjoy opportunities for fun for all ages throughout the day.

Info VillageVisit all of the cultural and family services organisations for workshops, arts and crafts, storytelling, printing, puppet shows, information and lots more.

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One Family is Ireland’s leading organisation for people parenting alone and sharing parenting. Enjoy a packed programme of expert parenting talks with Q&A and performance. www.onefamily.ie

The Children’s Rights Alliance unites over 100 organisations working together to make Ireland one of the best places in the world to be a child. Visit for info and activities. www.childrensrights.ie

Gael Scoileanna Gaelscolaíocht d’ardchaighdeán a bhunú agus a bhuanú maraon le pobal agus cultúr na Gaeilge a fhorbairt agus a neartú. Working towards a high level Irish-medium education, community and culture. www.gaelscoileanna.ie

GLEN, the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network, works to deliver ambitious positive change and equality for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. www.glen.ie

The ISPCC advocate on behalf of all children in Ireland and provide a range of independent unique services which are preventative and empowering in nature including Childline and Leanbh. www.ispcc.ie

Marriage Equality is raising awareness about the campaign for marriage equality in Ireland and why families like ours need legal recognition. Visit for face painting and lots of goodies. www.marriagequality.ie

New Communities Partnership (NCP) is an independent national network of 175 immigrant led groups comprising of 75 nationalities. Find out about the exciting NCP Youth workshops and more. www.newcommunities.ie

Treoir operates the National Specialist Information Service for unmarried parents, raises awareness on issues affecting unmarried parents and campaigns for change. Pop in for fun activities for the kids! www.treoir.ie

BeLonG To is the national organisation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans youth working to eliminate homophobia and transphobia and supporting and empowering those who are facing it. Young people from BeLonG To will be here to engage in conversation, facilitating ice breakers that are used at the groups in BeLonG To. www.belongto.org

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EXHIBITORS & WORKSHOPS

Visit Abracadabra Creative School of Self Development to make your own magic wand and enjoy story time from Elf on the Shelf throughout the day. Don’t miss them on the Main Stage @ 1.30pm too.

Daisy Cottage Farm is all about honest, wholesome, homemade food. Learn how to make butter the old-fashioned way and take home some of what you make yourselves. Workshops @ 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

Fighting Words helps students of all ages to develop their writing skills and to explore their love of writing. Don’t miss story-writing workshops for primary school age children. Come create new stories! Workshops @ 12pm and 2pm.

Hotel Westport won the 2013 Georgina Campbell Family Friendly Hotel of the Year and is the Primary Times Award Winner the last three years in a row. Petie the Panda the hotel’s mascot will be here and check out the fabulous Carnival Cut Out!

Irish Landmark Trust is a non-profit organisation that finds interesting and unusual properties that are in need of conservation and gives them new life, from Lighthouses, to Castles to Gate Lodges to Towers. Come put your feet up in a typical Irish Landmark sitting room while the kids enjoy puzzles and games.

Imaginosity, Ireland’s only interactive children’s museum for the under-nines, will be performing interactive puppet shows and music workshops to keep the whole family entertained!

Dublin City Council Library offers services which are provided free of charge to all through 21 libraries. Visit today for storytelling and puppet shows by No Strings Puppet Theatre Company.

The National Print Museum will bring the wonderful world of traditional letterpress printing to the Iveagh Gardens for Family Day 2014. Families can enjoy two fun and exciting hands-on activities: Make your Own Origami Printer’s Hat and Print your own ‘Wanted’ Poster!

The Office of Public Works (OPW) will share information about Heritage Sites around Ireland. Enjoy Q&A sessions on An Irish Tower House and make sure to pick up your free poster!

The Ark is a unique, purpose-built cultural centre in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, where children can explore high quality artistic experiences. Expect some special Family Day Festival activities today.

The Elbow Room is Dublin’s favourite location for Yoga, Pilates & General Well-Being. Pop in and say hello and enjoy Green Space workshops every hour on the hour.

The Gaiety School of Acting offers courses to exercise everyone’s spark of imagination from complete beginners to seasoned actors of all ages. Join in a fun Drama Workshop for adults and kids. Green Space Workshop @ 1.30pm.

The Irish Red Cross will present a series of fascinating demonstrations that could help you save a life.

Info Booth – visit for cool limited edition Family Day t-shirts: child €6/adult €12

Make sure your child takes part in this year’s Little Handprint project beside the Talking Tent.

And look out for ‘EU Inspector’ Monica Mullooley who may want to take the measure of you!

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Lost & Found ChildrenParents/Guardians are solely responsible for the safety and well-being of their child/children at all times. At a busy event, it is important to be aware of your child’s location at all times. Follow the steps below to help ensure your and your child’s well-being and enjoyment of the Festival.

1 Take a free wristband at any of the entrance gates or at the Information Booth beside the waterfall. Write your own mobile phone number on this clearly and fasten it around your child’s wrist. Do not write any names or other information on the wristband. This will help you and your child to be reunited quickly should s/he be lost.

2 Be vigilant – there are lots of fun activities at the Festival and it is very easy for a child to become distracted and wander off within seconds.

Lost Child

1 If you realise your child is missing, stay calm. Check the immediate vicinity and call out to your child.

2 If you cannot find your child, alert the event staff who will help. Go to the Information Booth and notify the staff there or notify a steward wearing a Family Day t-shirt, one of the security team, or the Red Cross personnel. You will be asked for a description and some basic details.

3 Stewards will help you to locate your child.

4 All gates are staffed and no child should leave the Iveagh Gardens alone.

5 When you find your child, remember to notify a member of the event team so the search can be called off.

Found Child

1 If you find a child who is clearly lost, check the immediate vicinity for their family. If they’re wearing a wristband with a phone number, you may wish to call the number to reunite them with their guardian.

2 Otherwise bring the child to the Information Booth beside the waterfall and event staff will help.

3 If the child does not want to go with you, alert event staff – notify a steward wearing a Family Day t-shirt, one of the security team or the Red Cross personnel.

The Lost & Found Child Service at the Family Day Festival is co-ordinated by two experienced One Family staff members – Director of Child and Parent Services, Geraldine Kelly and Director of Counselling, Sherie de Burgh.

General InformationVenueThe Iveagh Gardens is just a few minutes walk from St Stephen’s Green in Dublin 2, tucked away off Harcourt Street with access via Clonmel Street and Hatch Street. It is served by the Green Line LUAS and numerous bus routes.

Family Day in the Iveagh Gardens is an alcohol-free zone.

First AidMedical aid at the event is managed by the Irish Red Cross.

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Please support the Family Day Festival by making a donation to One Family today. Text FAMILY to 50300 to donate €4. 100% of text cost goes to One Family across most network providers. Some providers apply VAT which means a minimum of €3.26 will go to One Family. Service Provider LIKECHARITY 01 443 3890

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