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We are seeking a trustee with experience in finance/governance (the fundraising role is now filled).
Please share widely & if you'd like to know more get in touch! Details here: tinyurl.com/FoBFTrustees
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Are there any photographers based in Ireland with availability to help out an Irish charity on May 11th? #breastfeeding #FoBFawards
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📷 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!!! 📷 Ticket sales for the #FoBFAwards2023 will close tomorrow 18th April at 12 noon. Click here to book: eventbrite.ie/e/friends-of-b…
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If you're free on Saturday please consider joining us @dunboynecastle to recognise and celebrate Ireland's breastfeeding champions. We'll be enjoying a prosecco reception and a delicious 3 course lunch along with entertainment and of course the awards presentations.
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It’s getting very close to the #FoBFAwards2023 now & we have been busy behind the scenes here preparing the judging pack for our JUDGING MEETING! 📷 Our 5 judges will be reading through the pack in order to make their final selections of the winners across the 13 categories. 1/5
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19 days to go! 🥳
If you want to join us & haven't got your ticket yet, don't leave it too late, book here: eventbrite.ie/e/friends-of-b… 😊
We can't wait to celebrate all our breastfeeding champions together with you on 22nd April in @dunboyne!
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Really interesting discussion over on our IG about the realities of securing bf/pumping breaks under the current provisions: instagram.com/stories/highli…
Hopefully the new legislation will drive improvements!
Good news alert! 📢
Fair play to @rodericogorman and all involved in delivering this important bill 🥳
It will have a positive lasting impact on so many people incl breastfeeding mothers returning to work.🤗
Bualadh bos 👏👏👏
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Tickets for the #FoBFAwards2023 are limited & selling fast! If you're planning to attend this very special awards ceremony, don't leave it until the last minute. Tickets are excellent value at €65 pp including prosecco reception & 3 course meal. Book now to avoid missing out💜
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Who's joining us on 22nd April?! 🤩 Ticket sales are picking up fast now so make sure to head over to eventbrite.ie/e/523473321797 to get yours if you're hoping to join us for the #FoBFAwards2023 We'd love to have you with us!
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Who could possibly follow last year’s incredible Advocate of the Year Aoibhínn Ní Shúilleabháin?!
Your nominations gave us plenty of amazing candidates to choose from and it is our huge pleasure to announce the shortlist for the #FoBFAwards2023🎉🎉🎉 Advocate of the Year 🎉🎉🎉
⭐️ Ciara Turbett @bohanc
⭐️ Deborah Byrne @bainnebeatha
⭐️ Deirdre Sheridan @womcom5
⭐️ Mairead McCahill-Riley @MccahillRiley
⭐️ Prof. Afif El-Khuffash @afif_elKhuffash
Congratulations to each and every one of you! 👏👏👏
We are delighted to announce the six amazing initiatives shortlisted for Initiative of the Year 2023…
📋 @BainneBeatha & @LizOSullivanPhD: Breastfeeding Support in Ireland A National Study
🩺 @ethelryandoc & Helen Martin: Galway Primary Care Well Baby Clinic
🧬 Dr. Sally Lynch & @ecrushell: Fast Track Genetic Testing for Galactosaemia
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We are delighted to announce our shortlist for Health Care Provider of the Year! 🥁
💊 Colm Miskelly @ColmMiskelly
🩺 Dr. Caitriona Mooney
👩⚕️ Dr. Claire McCarthy @McCarthyClaire7
🦷 Dr. Gillian Smith
🩹 Dr. Sarah Brennan @stabrennan
👶 Prof. Afif El Khuffash @afif_elKhuffash
Congratulations on your nomination & shortlisting 👏
#FOBFAwards23 are supported by mychild.ie/. A trusted source of information on pregnancy, breastfeeding and the first 3 years of your child’s life @HsehealthW
This award is sponsored by @RotundaHospital 🙏
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FoBF currently has 9 Mum2Mum groups running in locations all over Ireland. We are very proud of the dedication these groups have shown weathering the challenges posed by pandemic & the difficulties of returning to in person support afterwards.
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We are therefore absolutely delighted to announce the 5 amazing groups shortlisted for the #FoBFAwards2023 M2M Group of the Year…
💜 Ballina-Killaloe Mum2Mum Group
💜 Citywest M2M Group
💜 Skerries M2M Group
💜 Mohill M2M Group
💜 Roscommon M2M Group
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The FoBFAwards2023 Volunteer of the Year shortlist is:
💥 Ailis O’Sullivan (@lalecheireland)
💥 Aisling Shiels (FoBF & @bflgireland)
💥 Lisa O’Leary (@cuidiu)
💥 Lorna Fitzpatrick Gaule (Virgina Breastfeeding Group)
💥 Sinéad Ní Bhriain ("Extended" Breastfeeding in Ireland)
#FOBFAwards23 are supported by mychild.ie/. A trusted source of information on pregnancy, breastfeeding and the first 3 years of your child’s life.
This award is sponsored by @afif_elKhuffash 🙏
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And now for the fab Mums shortlisted for FoBF Mum of the Year 2023... this is another category which called for many many tissues! We couldn’t narrow your incredible nominations down to just five so we are very pleased to announce the SIX amazing Mums shortlisted:
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Congratulations to the five amazing midwives & PHNs shortlisted for the #FoBFAwards 2023:
⭐️ Bronwyn Nicol (NMH)
⭐️ Ciara Turbett (South Leitrim Primary Care Team)
⭐️ Eimear Tobin (UMHL)
⭐️ Marie Fahy (Terenure Health Centre)
⭐️ Niamh Kennelly (Abbeyfeale Health Centre)
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We are delighted to announce our shortlist for the #FoBFAwards 2023 FoBF Buddy of the Year 2023.
Drumroll…
💜 Emma Howlin
💜 Hillery Geelon
💜 Linda Kearnon
💜 Mairead White
💜 Claire Flannery
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The FoBF Buddies offer a 1:1 peer breastfeeding support service that is unique in Ireland. More info on the buddy system is available at friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/pr…
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The #FoBFAwards2023 shortlist for Lactation Consultant of the Year is now live! Our congratulations and deep gratitude go to:
🤱 Carmen Murphy
🤱 Fiona Rea
🤱 Mairead McCahill-Riley
🤱 Mairead O'Sullivan
🤱 Patricia Marteinsson
🤱 Sheila Lucey
#FOBFAwards23 are supported by mychild.ie/. A trusted source of information on pregnancy, breastfeeding and the first 3 years of your child’s life.
Thank you to Multi-Mam for sponsoring this award!
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The #FOBFAwards23 Breastfeeding Social Media Supporters shortlisted from all your nominations are:
🐥 Brana Gadsby - Shouting Evie's Worth
👟 Eimear Lynch - The Physio Girl
👶 Hayley Ward - Mother and the Gaff
🤱 Katie Mugan - Nursing Mama
📚 Melanie Murphy
📻 Paula McSweeney
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Congratulations and keep up the good work! 👏
#FOBFAwards23 are supported by mychild.ie/. A trusted source of information on pregnancy, breastfeeding and the first 3 years of your child’s life.
And thank you to @ProceiveUKIRE who have sponsored this award!
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