Global movement using art to open conversations & challenge stigma around mental health in workplaces, schools & communities. ellie@elephantintheroom.ie
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The Outhouse Arthouse 2026 charity auction has been extended following a technical disruption affecting the online auction platform.
NEW FINAL BIDDING DATES
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 November 2026
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Thanks to all the schools who have completed the Elephant in the Room School Wellbeing Programme and thanks also for the positive feedback you have given us.
#ElephantInTheRoom #SchoolsWellbeingProgramme #StudentWellbeing #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek
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Phoenix Tower International recently came together with their long-standing WINGS partner, Ábalta Special School, for a beautiful crossover with the Elephant in the Room movement.
#ElephantInTheRoom #SchoolsWellbeingProgramme #MentalHealthMatters
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It’s great to see our classroom resources in action. Two lovely designs here from a temple Carrig in-class art contest using our downloads - to quote one first year who designed her Ellie like a patchwork quilt “everyone is important just like patchwork”
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A huge thank you to Harry O’Connor, who is taking on the Battersea Park Half Marathon on 14 November in support of Elephant in the Room. idonate.ie/fundraiser/harryo…
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Carlow’s LUNA the Elephant finds permanent home to mark World Mental Health Day
See the full story here: kclr96fm.com/carlows-luna-th…
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Now that’s what we call a very special d-Ellie-very!
The first Ellie deliveries of this year’s Elephant in the Room Schools Wellbeing Programme are officially underway — and we’re delighted to see one of our newest herd members arrive at St. Columbanusns. 💙
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This World Mental Health Day, we’re encouraging schools to make space for simple, age-appropriate conversations about wellbeing. 💙🐘
Download them here: elephantintheroom.ie/schools…
#WorldMentalHealthDay #ElephantInTheRoom #LetsTalk #SchoolsProgramme #MentalWellbeing
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Every colour, word and image tells us something.
Through the Elephant in the Room Schools Programme, young people are invited to express what matters to them — kindness, friendship, hope, identity, belonging and support.
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When Jodie shared her story of infertility and launched An Elephant for Infertility – Jodie’s Story, she did it to help bring a conversation that is so often carried quietly out into the open.
The response so far has been incredible — €8.3k raised.
gofundme.com/f/an-elephant-f…
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Today, on World Teachers’ Day, we want to say a huge thank you to the teachers and school staff creating kind, supportive spaces for young people every day. 💙🐘
elephantintheroom.ie/schools…
#WorldTeachersDay #ElephantInTheRoom #SchoolsProgramme #KindnessMatters #LetsTalk
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Our Schools Wellbeing Programme partner, Kyne Foundation, welcomes Dr. Shefali Tsabary to Dublin on 22 Oct for Parenting, Purpose and the Future — exploring childhood, connection, confidence & wellbeing.
🎟 Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/kyne…
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What a special moment to finally see these resources in print. 🐘💙
Teachers, schools and families can access the resources here:
elephantintheroom.ie/schools…
#ElephantInTheRoom #SchoolsWellbeingProgramme #LetsTalk #KyneFoundation
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WHAT DOES A SCHOOL RECEIVE?
The Elephant in the Room Schools Programme is much more than placing an Ellie sculpture in a school.
elephantintheroom.ie/schools…
#ElephantInTheRoom #LetsTalk #SchoolsProgramme
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A very special Ellie has found her place at Shannon College of Hotel Management, @uniofgalway 💗
gofundme.com/f/an-elephant-f… See the full article here: universityofgalway.ie/about-…
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We were delighted to receive this photo from Tim Wightman, Art Teacher at King Edward VI Community College, where their two Elephant in the Room sculptures are becoming the founding members of a new sculpture garden space for pupils.
#ElephantInTheRoom #LetsTalk
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Daniel Babb has launched BE THE SPARK — DB x Elephant in the Room
The campaign is about interrupting isolation through connection, action and real conversation.
Support here:
gofundme.com/f/be-the-spark
#BeTheSpark #MentalHealthAwareness @IpswichTown @RealBrentPope
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Our latest Elephant in the Room newsletter has just gone out. 🐘💙
If you’d like to receive the next update straight to your inbox, you can sign up through our website: elephantintheroom.ie/ or pop us a message, and we can add you directly.
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A powerful moment with Mason Hayes & Curran as they officially joined the Elephant in the Room Movement. @MHCLawyers
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