Brenda O'Connell Barry

Wife to Trev, mom to Fionn a complex medical warrior Angel. #advocate #awareness #support #alittlekindnessgoesalongway

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

We're proud to announce the launch of our #WhoCares TV ad, airing across @VirginMedia_TV during December, featuring real #familycarers helping to raise awareness of the work done day in, day out by those caring for loved ones and the need for support and recognition. #charity

[Brenda O'Connell Barry @BrendaOConnell8]

@CarersIreland @VirginMedia_TV Such an important message that needs to be highlighted. Honoured to have been involved.

[Cork Beo @corkbeo]

Little Fionn passed away last month after defying the odds for seven years.

https://t.co/UY9El3JZdX

[C103 @C103Cork]

Brenda O'Connell Barry joins Patricia #OnAirNow
Her son Fionn passed away recently. Brenda became an advocate for carers and will continue to do so

#CorkToday

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

Tune into @IrelandAMVMTV at 8:45am on Tuesday as Brenda O'Connell Barry, whose beautiful boy Fionn sadly passed away last month aged just 7, joins FCI's Catherine Cox to help highlight the urgent need to recognise & support #familycarers in #Budget2022. #IrlAM

[Brenda O'Connell Barry @BrendaOConnell8]

@AmbulanceNAS @gardainfo @RedCrossMallow @CivilDefenceIRL @corkcountyfire @grainnemoshea @Kate_Murray1 @cathal1972 @NASCork @SwordsAmbulance @nasmidwest @NASLimerickCity @CastleblayneyS @LoughlinstwnNAS @DonnellyStephen @GardaTraffic Thank you all so very much ❤

[National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS]

Thanks to all who gave their time to help make some special memories for a very special little boy

With the help of her NAS @gardainfo @RedCrossMallow @CivilDefenceIRL @corkcountyfire colleagues, AP @grainnemoshea made Fionn Barry an honourary #NAS Jnr Paramedic. @Kate_Murray1

[Gareth Noble @GarNob]

Why not a special meeting on:
1. assessments of children’s needs and chronic lack of services
2. uselessness of @ncseirl
3. Securing more Foster carers
4. The direct provision system
5. Scandal of homeless kids
6. Suitable school places + supports
7. Lack of help for carers

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

We are thrilled to benefit from the #RTEToyShowAppeal! The funds we received will be used to establish and roll out a wellbeing project for #youngcarers to empower them and enable them to identify and make informed choices about their health and wellbeing. #ThankYou #LateLate

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

"It's not nice for us to have to go out & say that we need big amounts of money for these pieces of equipment. Your pride is hurt. You can't provide for your child what they need...It's just really hard." Family carer Brenda speaking on @RyanTubridyShow. https://t.co/ozQ8DrJoHH

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

Tune into @RyanTubridyShow on @RTERadio1 from 9:30am as Brenda O'Connell Barry, who cares 24/7 for her son Fionn (6), further highlights the challenges faced by #familycarers in securing vital services & equipment for their loved ones. Listen live at https://t.co/Une8dUXbMd

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

“The doctors and nurses on Penny’s medical team are astonished that we as her parents and carers have not been vaccinated.” https://t.co/Kems3EM9oC #CarersWeek #carerscantwait

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

Thank you so much to Tracy and Willow for helping to shine a light on the realities of being a #familycarer during #Covid19 and supporting our #pawsforacause fundraiser which is raising vital money for our crisis fund. 🙏#CarersWeek2021

[Brenda O'Connell Barry @BrendaOConnell8]

@CarersIreland Fabulous, well done Tracy and beautiful willow ❤

[Ireland AM @IrelandAMVMTV]

"She started giggling, she had never done that before"
Tracy Carroll & her daughter Willow told us how their two dogs had such an impact on Willow and why they are encouraging everyone to support #NationalCarersWeek, and Paws For A Cause

For more info: https://t.co/aBrXMqzFZT

[Brenda O'Connell Barry @BrendaOConnell8]

@IrelandAMVMTV 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

"To think that they [family carers] have to ring around and beg for a vaccine..." ICYMI, you can watch back @TonightVMTV featuring FCI's Catherine Cox and family carer Mike Molloy who cares for his mum. Stream here (skip to 35:52): https://t.co/znNq8XdvQy #TonightVMTV

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

🌅🐕🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ #pawsforacause is finally here!! A HUGE #thankyou to everyone who has registered to walk 24k in 7 days this #CarersWeek in support of our Crisis Fund and in solidarity with #familycarers. It's not too late to lend your support!! Sign up at https://t.co/szrf9th5Px

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

"I think the 'Covid effect' is as that we have all realised how dependent we are on carers for the wellbeing & safety of the people that we love." Chair of the @CitizAssembly on Gender Equality Catherine Day speaking to @morningireland. https://t.co/awfyPmqxZs

[Family Carers Ireland @CarersIreland]

We’re hosting a virtual knowledge exchange & dissemination event on July 5th for organisations that have developed new ways to support #familycarers during #Covid19. If you would like to showcase your work, please complete the submission form at https://t.co/YyWpHlKvaU