Are children allowed at the event?

Yes, absolutely! Babes in arms are free of charge and there is a children's meal available in the ticket options for older children. Please do reserve a ticket for your child so we can ensure we have enough high chairs and seats available for them.

Is there parking at the event?

Yes there is ample free parking in the grounds of the hotel.

What is the dress code?

Come as fancy or as casual as you like!

Saturday, 11 May

Friends of Breastfeeding Awards 2024 Gala Lunch & Awards Ceremony

Join us to recognise excellence in breastfeeding support in Ireland and to celebrate our breastfeeding champions!

By Friends of Breastfeeding

Date and time

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:00 - 19:00 GMT+1

Location

Dunboyne Castle Hotel

Dunboyne A86 PW63 Dunboyne Ireland

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Agenda

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Prosecco Reception

2:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Welcome from Chair of FoBF Dr. Edel Quirke BL

2:05 PM - 2:15 PM

Address from HSE Child Health Public Health Programme Manager Anne Pardy

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Poetry Recital from Dr. Maria Tempany

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Two Course Gala Lunch

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Address from Advocate of the Year 2023 Prof. Afif El-Khuffash

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Awards Presentations

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

5 hours

* Prosecco welcome reception

* Delicious two course Gala Lunch

* Goody bag worth €50

*MC Today FM radio presenter and Barnardos Ambassador Alison Curtis

* Addresses from HSE Child Health Public Health Programme Manager Anne Pardy and Advocate of the Year 2023 Professor Afif El-Khuffash

* Poetry recital from 'The Rhyming One' Dr. Maria Tempany

* Awards trophy presentations

* Raffle with amazing prizes!

Organised by

Friends of Breastfeeding

Friends of Breastfeeding (FoBF) is a registered charity in Ireland that exists to supports women and families to have the breastfeeding journey they desire by providing peer support, signposting information, and raising awareness about breastfeeding support options. We are a community that provides excellence in breastfeeding support, and which advocates for a society that values and supports breastfeeding.