[1/2] Mental Health & Wellbeing Message If you or a loved one has been affected by sexual abuse or by news or programmes discussing abuse. Remember you're not alone. Support is available. While IDS does not provide this support directly,

Meet Joey Watson, part of the Help Each Other team running for Deaf mental health, taking on the Dublin Marathon 2026 for the IDS Joey shares why accessible mental health services in Irish Sign Language matter for Deaf people Donate: bit.ly/464bUkc #RunForMentalHealth

We’re hiring Role: Advocacy Development Officer Permanent, full-time (35 hours) Mainly office-based, with opportunities to travel and meet Deaf communities Watch the ISL video: vimeo.com/1156556003 Apply: bit.ly/45o6gsV Deadline: Friday, 6th Feb 2026 #DeafJobs

We’re hiring an Advocacy Administrator at the Irish Deaf Society. ISL fluency required. Watch the ISL video to learn more about the role: vimeo.com/1156511011 Apply: bit.ly/3LmoZOY Deadline: Friday, 6th Feb 2026. #DeafJobs #ISL #IrishDeafSociety #Advocacy

The IDS has issued a statement in response to comments made by Brian Mooney, @IrishTimes education columnist, while speaking on @NewstalkFM , suggesting that AI could replace ISL interpreters Read the full statement: bit.ly/4bCZcfV ISL Video: vimeo.com/1155070020

#Thankyou to Liffey Choir for their generous donation of €1,648 to the Irish Deaf Society Funds were raised through a raffle at their Christmas Concert in Newbridge. Thanks to the choir and everyone who supported the raffle #TheLiffeyChoir #IDSFundraising #irishsignlanguage

Happy 45th Birthday to the #IrishDeafSociety Founded in 1981, IDS marks 45 years today of working alongside the Deaf community across Ireland on Deaf rights, ISL, equality, and community connection. Thank you to our members, supporters, staff, and friends. 💙 #IDS45 #Deaf

As part of our regular CPD training for our teachers and tutors, last Sat we focused on the transition between teaching children and teaching adults. We explored how to keep adult classes engaging and fun—the 'dos and don’ts' of adult education. A big thank you to Julianne Gillen

University College Cork is exploring experiences of growing up with Deaf parents and Deaf culture Focus group: 15 or 16 Jan 2026. Contact Noel O’Connell, Senior Researcher, University College Cork - [email protected] Deadline: 23 Dec 2025 #CODA #DeafCommunity #Culture @UCC

At the Irish Deaf Society, we wish our Deaf community, clients, colleagues, partners, board members, stakeholders and funders a very happy Christmas. #Thankyou for your support throughout the year IDS office closes Tues, 23rd Dec at 1pm and opens Mon, 5th Jan 2026 at 9am

Winners Announced 3rd Prize (€500) | 017522 – Susan Farmer 2nd Prize (€1,000) | 023957 – Pauline 1st Prize (€3,000) | 024841 – K. McMenamin Sellers’ Prize (€1,000): McLynam #Thankyou to everyone who supported our #Christmasraffle Happy Christmas from all of us at IDS

Guess The Sign! Spin the wheel, land on a word, and guess the ISL sign. Big thanks to CDS work placement students Danielle and Becky who led the planning, public engagement, and video editing Great teamwork and great fun #GuessTheSign #IrishSignLanguage #Deaf #Blanchardstown

Happy #NationalISLDay National ISL Day celebrates Irish Sign Language, Deaf culture, and the ongoing push for access and equality. ( ...yes, the Grinch even showed up) Vid: What one word comes to mind when you think of National ISL Day? #IrishSignLanguage #NISLD25

Today, IDS Advocacy Manager Elaine and Joanne, FET Interim Course Manager, attended the #SignLanguages on the Island of Ireland conference, organised by the Centre for Deaf Studies at Trinity College Dublin #IrishDeafSociety #DeafRights #CentreForDeafStudies @tcddublin

Yesterday, IDS Advocacy Manager Elaine and Quality Assurance Manager Tracey attended the 'Community Interpreting Research on the Island of Ireland symposium', organised by the Centre for Deaf Studies at Trinity College Dublin.

Advocacy Manager, Elaine Grehan, attended the Delivery and Monitoring Committee Meeting for the National Human Rights Strategy 2025–2030. Calling for real co-creation with DPOs, stronger commitments across all pillars, and for lived experience to shape the plan from the start.

Final video in our @_IHREC - funded #research series on ISL #interpreters looks at the #recommendations from the study and what could improve #interpreting work in Ireland Recommendations - vimeo.com/1144461092?fl=ip&f… #IHRECFunded #IrihSignLanguage #Deaf #Inclusion #SignLanguage

Video 4 in our @_IHREC - funded research series on ISL interpreters. Today’s focus is on Deaf Interpreters and the important role they play in communication access. Deaf Interpreters vimeo.com/1144454429 #IHRECFunded

Spring Term Courses – Apply Now! We’ve got over 30 courses! Onsite courses, online courses, and workshops for the Deaf community! Members of the public can also learn ISL either online or onsite. Spring Term Starts 26/1/2026 Deadline: 12 Jan 2026 deaf.ie

Video 3 in our @_IHREC - funded research series on the working experiences of ISL interpreters. Today we look at the shortage of interpreters and the many factors behind it. Not enough interpreters: multifaceted: vimeo.com/1143452859 #IHRECFunded

Video 2 in our @_IHREC - funded research series on ISL interpreters. Interpreters shared that they enjoy the work, but it can be very stressful. Today’s video explores this theme. Love the job but stressful: vimeo.com/1143406947 #IHRECFunded #IrishSignLanguage #Interpreters