Bereavement Support for Men and Women in Ireland.
A supportive community of people who understand what it means to lose a spouse or partner.
Supporting widowed people in Ireland since 2009
Peer Support and Information
A Community of People Who Understand
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Established in January 2009 to provide support and practical information for people in Ireland who have lost a husband, wife, or life partner.
Widows, widowers, and bereaved partners from across Ireland sharing experiences, asking questions, and supporting one another through bereavement.
Messages shared by members supporting one another, asking questions, and talking honestly about life after the death of a partner.
About us
A Community of Support
Widow.ie was founded in 2009 by Laois woman Colette Byrne after the loss of her husband. Since then it has grown into a national online community where widows, widowers and bereaved partners in Ireland can find information and speak with others who have experienced the same loss.
The community is supported by volunteer moderators who have also been bereaved. In 2018, Widow.ie received national recognition when it was honoured with a People of the Year Award for supporting widowed people in Ireland.
Widow.ie is independent, not a charity, and membership of the community is free.
Recent Blog Posts
Widowhood Touches Every Kind of Life
Behind some of the world's most recognisable faces, grief is no stranger.
When a partner dies, life can feel as though it has simply stopped. The ordinary routine, the sounds, the habits, the small anchors of daily life, suddenly mean nothing. And it is hard, in those early weeks and...
Mother’s Day After Bereavement: Supporting Children Missing Their Mum
Mother’s Day can be a complicated time for families after a bereavement. Mother’s Day after bereavement often brings a mixture of emotions for children and for the parent supporting them.
For widowed parents, the approach of Mother’s Day can sometimes arrive quietly but still feel heavy. Children may hear about...
Apply for a Child Passport After a Parent Dies in Ireland
How to Apply for a Child Passport After a Parent Dies in Ireland
Planning a holiday with children can be an important step for families after a bereavement. For widowed parents in Ireland, questions sometimes arise when they need to apply for a child passport after a parent dies in...
Bereaved Partner’s Pension Ireland 2026
Bereavement can bring many practical questions at a time when people are already coping with loss. One area that often causes confusion is the Bereaved Partner’s Pension. Many people still refer to this payment as the “widow’s pension,” but the scheme has changed significantly in recent years. Today, the...
Funeral Delays in Ireland as Post-Mortem Service Faces Staff Shortage
Funeral delays in Ireland are becoming an increasing concern for bereaved families. In recent weeks, coroners and pathologists have warned that staffing shortages within the post-mortem service are causing delays. In some cases, families are waiting longer than expected before they can hold a funeral and say goodbye to...
Report on Death and Bereavement What It Means for Irish Families
Deaths in Ireland are rising faster than supports
A new report on death and bereavement warns that the number of deaths in Ireland will rise sharply over the coming decades, while bereavement and end-of-life supports are not keeping pace. Unless services expand, more families will face loss with limited practical...
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