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  Why is Family Day needed?

  Published April 3, 2013

  Karen Kiernan, Director of One Family, talks about why Ireland needs Family Day  and how our Constitution only recognises the marital family. Why is it important to celebrate Family Day? Because it can be a positive life-affirming event for children in all families but particularly those ...

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  What is it?

  Published April 3, 2013

  Family Day is Ireland’s largest celebration of the diversity of the family in Ireland today. Family Day is celebrated at a day-long festival in Dublin’s beautiful Iveagh Gardens and throughout Ireland with lots of smaller activities. In 2013, Family Day takes place on Sunday 19 ...

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  Gallery

  Published March 27, 2013

  Families are magic! Family Day 2013 is launched by Barry Delaney, Head of EBS Marketing; Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family; and Anton Savage of Today FM in the Iveagh Gardens on 18 April, joined by magician Brian Daly (Al Kazam) and Maia, Holly, Ross, Kady and Lennon. And Rocky the Ferret! ...

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  Venue Info

  Published March 27, 2013

  The Iveagh Gardens is one of the most beautiful parks in Dublin City Centre. They were designed by Ninian Niven in 1865 incorporating the ‘French Formal’ and the ‘English Landscape’ styles and are considered one of the city’s hidden gems. Map The Iveagh Garde ...

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  Volunteers

  Published March 27, 2013

  We are looking for friendly and dedicated volunteers - Family Day Skippers – who are interested in being at the heart of Family Day. Volunteers play a central role in the smooth running of all the fun activities, performances and services presented at Family Day. Last year over 5,000 ...

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  Draw Your Family

  Published March 27, 2013

  Draw or paint or create a collage of your family and you could win €500! Last year the Family Day Art Competition organised by One Family and EBS was a big success and this year we’re doing it again! Are you a budding artist?  Do you know any? We’d love to receive family po ...

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