End the Silence 2024

End the Silence 2024 takes place on November 5th, 6th and 8th, 2024. ‘End the Silence’ forms part of Alcohol Action Ireland’s initiative, Silent Voices, which seeks to raise awareness of the issues arising from growing up with alcohol harm in the home, and put forward policy solutions to address these issues. 

Trauma's ripples through time

Featuring psychotherapist and author Dr Richard Hogan, Professor Karen Hughes (Directorate of Policy, Research and International Development, Public Health Wales) and Dr Clíona Ní Cheallaigh (Associate Professor, TCD, Consultant St James Hospital). The webinar will discuss the lifelong impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Voices of hope and courage

An arts-focused in-person event at Dublin’s Mansion House on Wednesday, November 6, comprising an evening of storytelling and music. Among other things, there will be readings from author Aisling Creegan and Silent Voices co-founder Barbara Whelan, as well as music throughout from Celtic Grace.  

Breaking the domino effect

Taking a look at how early intervention strategies for children can have lasting impacts. Featuring Dr Hannah Todman (Stockport Family Workforce Development Manager), Dr Annemarie Millar (Queen’s University Belfast), Fiona Kearney (Familibase) and Hilary Henriques (Nacoa UK).