BLÁTHÚ
 is an Irish word that means "flourish" or "blossom".
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As a charitable organisation, our main object is the promotion and development of Steiner Early Years Education and Care in Ireland and the provision of information, education, guidance and support to individuals and organisations engaged in providing such education.
Charity Number 20204676
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​Our vision is that all early childhood settings are places where children are known, where they experience a life of activity and adventure, and are fully self-expressed in their learning through story, play and the natural rhythms of nature, with a focus on the formative first 7 years of life, informed by the pedagogy of Rudolf Steiner. 

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"Getting Back in Touch"

Sat 5th November 2022

Booking for our One Day Conference is now open on Eventbrite: 

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/blathu-one-day-conference-2022-tickets-430876311647

Contact Ruth at: 089-2411816 or
email: nc.blathu@gmail.com
click here for more information

​A Verse for Our Time

We must eradicate from the soul
All fear and terror of what comes towards man
out of the future.
We must acquire serenity
In all feelings and sensations about the future.
We must look forward with absolute equanimity
To everything that may come.
And we must think only that whatever comes
Is given to us by a world-directive full of wisdom.
It is part of what we must learn in this age,
namely, to live out of pure trust,
Without any security in existence.
Trust in the ever present help 
Of the spiritual world.
Truly, nothing else will do
If our courage is not to fail us.
And let us seek the awakening from within ourselves
Every morning and every evening.
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                  -Rudolf Steiner

centenery

2019 was the 100th year of Steiner Waldorf Education.
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Click here for a link to an excellent film that captures the essence and hopes of Steiner Waldorf Education.

Ruth Marshall
National Co-ordinator
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Ulrike Farnleitner
National Development Officer

  
Donna Ní Bhaoill\
​CEO

Membership

BLÁTHÚ members are based throughout the 32 counties of Ireland.  

Associate membership is open to all who support the work of BLÁTHÚ.
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Support

BLÁTHÚ provides support for members as well as responding to the increasing level of interest in Steiner Waldorf Early Childhood Education more generally in Ireland.

Workshops

BLÁTHÚ has established a programme of events on aspects of Steiner Waldorf education for childcare practitioners.
The Annual Conference takes place in Autumn, to which all are welcome.
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BLÁTHÚ works strenuously to ensure that the integrity of the Steiner Waldorf name is protected, respected and valued within our community and throughout Ireland's early years care and education sector.  Services not listed on this website are presently not engaged with BLÁTHÚ, therefore the quality of their practice cannot be vouched for by BLÁTHÚ, please inform yourself.

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