The idea of the traditional Irish family is shifting rapidly and, this Easter Weekend, we take a look at the changing face of modern families.
Today in Ireland, over half a million people live in one-parent families. However, a generation ago, being a lone parent was strongly disapproved of.
When Evelyn Ford realised she was pregnant in 1973, she was faced with the heartbreaking dilemma of whether or not to put her child up for adoption.
Labour TD Ciara Conway fell pregnant in her final year of college. Her daughter Aeva-May is now 11 years old and Ciara speaks about the difficulties of juggling a hectic work and family life. Three years ago Ciara met Gary and they married at Christmas. Aeva-May talks about bringing Gary into their family.
Bonnie Brady is raising her son Jayden alone. She speaks about how her life changed dramatically when Jayden arrived and how difficult it is to make ends meet and pursue her career while parenting alone.
Paul and his partner separated when their son Eoin was six months old. They share parenting duties now, but spent years fighting over access. It took Paul a long time to learn that every decision he made had to be in Eoin’s best interest, not his.
