The Children’s Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland aims to support the research community in Ireland and Northern Ireland to better understand and improve the lives of children and young people, by creating and maintaining an inclusive, independent, non-profit network through which information, knowledge, experience, learning and skills can be shared. The Network brings together a wide range of professionals with an interest in research on child and family issues across the island of Ireland. http://www.childrensresearchnetwork.org/