Bernie O'Kennedy

Bernie O'Kennedy is a mother from Lissycasey, County Clare, who struggled with unexplained infertility before successfully conceiving through in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Her daughter Pippa, born in July 2023 with Down syndrome, has inspired Bernie to advocate for better support and resources for children with additional needs, emphasizing the lessons of kindness and resilience that parenting a child with Down syndrome brings.