Promoting a safer Internet for all users, especially young people.
Co-funded by the Department of Education and Skills and is co-financed by the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility.
14/06/2026
Looking for straightforward advice to help your child stay safe online?
The free Webwise Online Safety Booklet for Parents offers guidance on key topics, including:
🧩 Internet Safety Top Tips for Parents
📲 Children & Social Media
🛡️ How to Manage Your Online Reputation
🚫 Dealing with Cyberbullying
🔗 Where to Get More Information and Advice
📘 Available now on the Webwise Parents Hub: webwise.ie/parents
Screen Time – What Parents Need to Know! 📱🕹
During the summer, children may spend more time online and on devices. ⏰
💡Aine Lynch from the National Parents Council shares practical tips and advice to help parents ⤵️
🛡️From communicating, to playing games, or knowing what to do if they encounter something that upsets them online – the best online safety strategy, regardless of your child's age, is to have regular conversations with them about what they do online.
💬 Looking for a way to get the conversation started? Our Topic Generator is a great way for families to begin the chat.
👉 webwise.ie/talklistenlearn/
04/06/2026
AI is everywhere – how can parents help kids use it safely and responsibly online?
Check out our parent-friendly guide, created with the Centre and the National Parents Council, for practical tips on navigating generative AI safely.
💭 Views of young people and parents
❓ What are the risks and benefits
ℹ Advice and talking points for parents
👉 Learn more: webwise.ie/aiaware
26/05/2026
Scoil Mháirtín, Kilworth, Co. Cork, won the Best Overall Primary School Campaign title at the Safer Internet Day 2026 Awards.
The whole school was involved in the activities but the centre piece was done by 5th and 6th class, and Cara and Oisín joined Florence on RTE News2Day to tell her about what they did for their campaign, what they learned, and shared their top tips for staying safe online. 👏
The Webwise Safer Internet Day Awards recognise the thousands of students across Ireland who take part in campaigns and activities each year to promote safer online experiences.
23/05/2026
✨Explainer Guides for Parents ✨
Not sure how the latest apps and platforms work?
Our parent guides help you understand:
✅ How popular platforms work
✅ Potential risks to know about
✅ Ways to support your child online
👉 webwise.ie/parents
For students by students!
Want to help your student or teenagers in your life be more AI Aware?
Check out these brilliant tips from the Webwise Youth Advisory Panel 👇
20/05/2026
These checklists are a colourful and useful addition for your or home! 🏡
They address key issues like:
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Download them for here: https://bit.ly/3WrrFud
10/05/2026
📣 We want to hear from you!
Webwise is updating the Connected resource to better support the revised Junior Cycle Digital Media Literacy short course (2025).
’ experiences and insights is very valuable to us in the development of our resources and helps shape all of the work we do.
💬 We’d love your input through a short survey.
We are also hosting a short 45-minute online focus group.
👉 Register your interest & share your availability at: https://bit.ly/3PkMIAS
09/05/2026
📲 YouTube Shorts is hugely popular with Irish teens.
ℹ What is it, how does it work, and what should parents watch out for?
Our Explainer Guide for Parents will help you stay up-to-date: https://bit.ly/4tmV9cM
