Our CEO Tristan interviewed on Castlebar Community Radio
On Thursday 19th March, our CEO, Tristan, was invited onto Castlebar Community Radio on The Chatroom with Angela Faull. FASD Ireland were delighted with the research that had gone into FASD and FASD Ireland after our recent news report that 57% of families who contacted FASD Hub Ireland during the first three months of 2026 are seeking support for children under the age of six who are showing signs of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Huge thanks to Castlebar Community Radio and Angela for having us. You can listen to the full interview below.
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