Events
If you are organising an event in your area please complete the Event Template and Merchandise Request Form below and send to admin@carersweek.ie
Click on the link below to see our Event Organisers Checklist
Therapeutic Hand Massage
The Irish Red Cross Volunteers have kindly offered to give therapeutic hand massages at Carers Week events around Ireland. If you would like to offer hand massages at a Carers Week event you are organising please contact Lucy Banks on (01) 6424639 or email lbanks@redcross.ie
Free Health Checks - Nationwide
Unicare/DocMorris Pharmacies are running free health checks for Family Carers during National Carers Week and throughout June 2011. Vouchers for free health checks can be obtained by calling the The Carers Association Careline on 1800 24 07 24 (Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm), or through any of the organisations 18 resource centres. (http://www.carersireland.com/services_resourcecentres.php) or by downloading a voucher from their website http://www.carersireland.com/membership.php
Health Checks include Cholesterol Testing, Diabetes Screening, Blood Pressure Measuring and BMI Check. Your voucher will contain details about which Health Checks are available in which pharmacies.
2011 - List of Events - By County
Antrim
Newry and Mourne Carers
The meeting point for all of the events below is at The Carers Centre, 6-8 Savages Terrace, Corry Square, Newry, Co Down, BT35 6AT
Monday 13th June 2011
- The reality of Caring in Northern Ireland 10:30am – 12:30 pm
- Carers’ Outreach – Kilkeel 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Carers Cycle 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday 14th June 2011
- Meet the MLAs 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Family Carers visit Stormont
- Carers’ Network 2:00pm – 3:00pm
- Meeting with Belfast Carers
- Retail Therapy 3:00pm – 5:00pm
- Carers’ Outreach – Crossmaglen 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesday 15th June 2011
- Reaching Out – Hidden Carers 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Combating Social Isolation 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Ethnic minorities group visit Carers Centre
- A2B benefits training
- I.T with carers
- Haircuts and Male Carers 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Carers’ Outreach – Hilltown 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Carers’ Nightline 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Young Carers DVD Launch 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday 16th June 2011
- The Carers’ Cluster 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Belfast Carers visit Newry Carers Centre
- Alternative therapies for Carers
- BBQ
- Entertainment
- Education – the difference for Carers 2:00pm – 3:30pm
- Lecturer from Southern Regional College to give a presentation.
- Carers’ Outreach – Newtownhamilton 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Friday 17th June 2011
- High Street Presence 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Carers’ Drop in 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Carers’ Outreach – Warrenpoint 2:00pm – 5:00pm
- Young Carers Film Night 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th June 2011
- Look after your health
- Free swimming sessions for Family Carers
- Sunday Service
Contact: Lorraine Murphy, Newry & Mourne Carers on ph: 04830267015 or email: lorraine@carers-nm.org for more details on these events
Cavan
Cavan Carers
Cake Sale White Star Complex Cootheill Monday 13th June 10.30am-1.30pm
Coffee Morning in Realtog Centre, Killnaeck Fri 17th June 10.30am -1.30pm
Annual Outing for Both Counties Sat 25th June Carlingford
Contact: Geraldine on ph:087 7785435 or Brigid on 087 6832742 for more information
Cork
Carers association Cork – Cork City – Monday 13th June 2011
Come to our course on stress management from 10 am - !pm in the Carers Resource Centre, 9 Tuckey Street, Cork
Contact: Peter Cox on ph 0861727169 or 0214806397 or email carerscork@carersireland.com for more information
Carers association Cork – Cork City – Tuesday 14th June 2011
Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Michael O’Connell will visit Family Carers at the Carers Resource Centre in Tuckey Street and will present certificates to Carers who participated in the equality for Women fetac level 5 Course and the Carer in the home course.
Contact: Peter Cox on ph 0861727169 or 0214806397 or email carerscork@carersireland.com for more information
Carers association Cork – Cork City – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Family Carers from Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, Limerick , Clonmel, Kilkenny and Carlow will come together and enjoy a social/recreational day which will include tea/Coffee and scones in the Kilkenny area followed by lunch, music and craic!
This day allows Family Carers to come together and enjoy a day of relaxation, music and enjoy a much needed break from their caring roles.
Contact: Peter Cox on ph 0861727169 or 0214806397 or email carerscork@carersireland.com for more information
Cobh Family Resource Centre – Cobh – Friday 17th June 2011
Cobh Family Resource Centre is hosting a 'Valuing Carers Afternoon' from 2pm - 8pm on Friday 17th June at Park House, Cloyne Terrace
Contact: Phone 021 4816103 for more information
Alzheimer Society of Ireland, in collaboration with HSE Mallow – Mallow – Wednesday 15th June 2011
On Wednesday 15th June, 6.30pm – 9.30pm we will deliver the final sessions of our 5 week Family Carer Training course, ‘Living with Dementia’ in the Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre, Mallow, Co. Cork. The course has been aimed at developing family carers’ knowledge of dementia and their caring skills while providing them with opportunity to share experiences, learn, gain support from each other and interact with trainers in a relaxed environment. In this final session we will present course certificates and celebrate National Carers Week 2011 with a special tea party acknowledging the importance of the work family carers do.
This event is for the 25 carers already enrolled on the course and will not be open to general admission.
Contact: Anne Mescal / Jo Chadwick on 01 207 3800 or email amescal@alzheimer.ie / jchadwick@alzheimer.ie for more information
Duhallow Carers Group - Kanturk Farmers Market - Thursday 16th June 2011
Enjoy a friendly tea or coffee with the Duhallow Carers Group who are hosting a coffee morning in the Kanturk Farmers Market at 10.30am on Thursday 16th of June
Contact: Louise Bourke on 087 6729648 or duhallow@eircom.net for more information
West Cork Carers Support Group - Bridge Street, Bantry - Tuesday 14th June 2011
As part of Mens Health Week we are inviting Male Carers to attend a morning meeting and Heart Health Check with Catherine Cahalane, Cardiovascular Public Health Nurse.
This event is free and will run from 10.30 - 12.30 on Tuesday 14th of June in the Bantry office.
Contact: Sally-Ann Brack on 027 53848 or westcorkcarers@eircom.net for more information
West Cork Carers Support Group - Beara - Monday 13th June 2011
Trip to Allihes Copper Mine Museum
- 11am meeting in Copper Café for tea/coffee and scones
- 11.30am Guided tour of the Copper Mines
- 1pm Soup and Sandwiches in Kevin O’Neill’s
The cost of this tour is €10. Transport from Bantry can be arranged. Please book your place and transport if required by Friday 3rdJune.
Contact: Sally-Ann Brack on 027 53848 or westcorkcarers@eircom.net for more information
West Cork Carers Support Group - Maritime Hotel, Bantry - Thursday 16th June 2011
We invite all family Carers to join us for a morning of swimming and relaxation followed by lunch. Coffee on arrival then full use of the leisure centre & gym from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Lunch at 1pm – come along on Thursday the 16th of June even if you don’t feel like swimming, just for a coffee/lunch & a chat. Cost €10 pre booking required
Contact: Sally-Ann Brack on 027 53848 or westcorkcarers@eircom.net for more information
Soroptimist Bandon & District – Courtmacsherry – Monday 13th June 2011
Join us for a four mile walk from Timoleague to Courtmacsherry on Monday 13thJune at 7pm followed by refreshments and music
Contact: Margaret Shorten on 087 9859786 or margaretshorten@gmail.com for more information
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork – Saturday 11th June 2011
The Saturday Club for Clients and Carers from 2-4pm including a raffle and gifts for Volunteers and Carers with music by Paul Ralph
Date: Saturday 11th June 2-4pm
Location: Bessboro Day Centre, Bessboro, Blackrock, Co. Cork
Contact: Jon Hinchliffe or Ursula Collins on 021 4972504/05/06 or email southernregion@alzheimer.ie
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – City Hall, Cork – 10th, 11th and 12th of June 2011
The Lord Mayor’s Cork Volunteer Fair from the 10-12th June 2011. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland will have a stand at the event on Friday 10th June 6-9pm, Saturday 11th June 10am – 4pm, Sunday 12th June 1pm – 4pm
Date: 10th - 12th of June
Location: City Hall Cork
Contact: Michael Lewandowski, Event Organiser on 085 7558751 or 021 4396510 or email: michael@volunteercork.ie
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork – Wednesday 8th June 2011
Join us for the Monthly Carers Support Meeting
Date: Wednesday 8th June from 3-4.30pm
Location: Bessboro Day Centre, Bessboro, Blackrock, Cork
Contact: Jon Hinchliffe or Ursula Collins on 021 4972504/05/06 or email: southernregion@alzheimer.ie
Headway - Kenny Group House, Carrigrohane Road, Cork - Friday June 17th 2011
An acquired brain injury can occur because of stroke, haemorrhage, viral infection, road traffic accident, fall, assault or sports injury. Headway are hosting a coffee morning beginning at 11am to acknowledge the support and care families/friends provide to those affected by an acquired brain injury.
Date: Friday June 17th at 11am
Location: Headway, Kenny Group House, Carrigrohane Road, Cork
Contact: Sandra Power on ph 021 4347625 or email powers@headway.ie
Clare
Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Clare Branch, West Clare Carers Group, The Shannonside Carers, The Peninsula Carers and The Miltown Carers - Regina House, Kilrush, Co Clare – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Information evening for carers in West Clare at 8pm. This will be followed by a session of ‘chair based physical exercise to music’ The evening will conclude with tea and cake and chat.
Contact: Fiona Staunton on ph 087 2328113 or email fstaunton@alzheimer.ie or Lily O’ Donoghue on ph 087 7925741 or email lodonoghue@cldc.ie
Caring for Carers – Clare Branch – 12th – 17th June 2011
Sunday 12th June 2011
- Bishop Kieran O' Reilly has asked all Priests to express appreciation of Carers at masses today
Monday 13th June 2011
- 10.30-12 noon - Creative Art Workshop - Venue: Scariff Library
- 10am Aqua Aerobics Class - Venue: Shannon Swimming Pool
- 11am Creative Art Work by Deirdre McCullough - Venue: Glor, Ennis
- 8pm - Presentation of Training Certificates by Margaret Hennessy, Director Public Health Nurses - Venue: Old Ground Hotel
Tuesday 14th June 2011
- 3pm - Launch of Research Report 'Social Connectedness & Family Carers in Clare' by Eamon O'Shea, NUIG, Irish Centre for Social Gerontology, NUIG - Venue: Clare County Council, New Road, Ennis
Wednesday 15th June 2011
- 11am - 12.30pm - Geri Quinn - Wellness and Relaxation - Venue: Ennistymon Library
- 11am - Tai Chi by Margaret O'Connor - Venue: Ennis Library
- 8pm - Carers in West Clare - Recognition and Care - 'Promoting positive Mental Health' - Venue: Regina House, Kilrush
Thursday 16th June 2011
- 11am - Go for Life (Kathleen O'Connor) Venue: Community Centre, Ennistymon
Friday 17th June 2011
- 2.30pm - Presentation of Certificates (Leonardo da Vinci - Lifelong Learning Project) by Marian Harkin MEP - Venue: Old Ground Hotel – Ennis
- 7.30pm - Carers Celebratory Dinner -Venue: Clare Inn Hotel
- 7.30pm – Carers Celebratory Dinner - Ennistymon Group - Venue: Lahinch
Contact: Pat Shannon on ph 065 6866515 or email pshannon@caringforcarers.org for more details on these events
Donegal
Caring for Carers/ Carers Association – Donegal, Inishowen and Downings – Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th of June 2011
Join Caring for Carers Ireland and the Carers Association for three stress management workshops - Mon 13th in Harvey's Point, Donegal Town, Tuesday 14th Ballyliffin Spa Lodge, Inishowen and Thursday 16th in Rosapenna Hotel in Downings. The workshops start at 10.30am until 3.30pm, and the cost is €10. Places still available for Tuesday and Thursday
Contact: Diane Donnelly on 087 2770103 or diane.donnelly@hse.ie for more information.
Dublin
The Carers Association – Clondalkin – Tuesday 14th June 2011
Call us to book in for a Morning of relaxation – Indian Head Massages and Facials at Clondalkin Resource Centre, Unit 3 Dolcan Mall, Tower Road, Clondalkin.
Contact: Cathy White on ph 4670795/7 0860403481 or email carersclondalkin@carersireland.com for more information.
The Carers Association – Clondalkin – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Join us from 10.00 - 1.00 for a stress reliving session of gentle Circle and Movement therapy at Clondalkin Resource Centre, Unit 3 Dolcan Mall, Tower Road, Clondalkin.
Contact: Cathy White on ph 4670795/7 0860403481 or email carersclondalkin@carersireland.com for more information.
The Carers Association – Clondalkin – Thursday 16th June 2011
Health Check: Come along and have your Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar checked.
Also enjoy Mini Manicures.These are available from 10.00 – 1.00 at Clondalkin Resource Centre, Unit 3 Dolcan Mall, Tower Road, Clondalkin.
We will also have a bucket collection in the Mill Shopping Centre all day.
Contact: Cathy White on ph 4670795/7 0860403481 or email carersclondalkin@carersireland.com for more information.
The Carers Association - Unicare Pharmacy, The Mill Shopping Centre – Friday 17th June 2011
Coffee Morning in Unicare Pharmacy stating at 10.00am
We will also have a bucket collection in the Mill Shopping Centre all day.
Contact: Cathy White on ph 4670795/7 0860403481 or email carersclondalkin@carersireland.com for more information.
Care Alliance Ireland & Irish Hospice Foundation - Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau St, D2 – Monday 20th June 2011
Care Alliance Ireland & Irish Hospice Foundation invite you to a Lunch and Learn Seminar. "Caring at End of Life – How do we Support Family Carers in this difficult and Complex Journey?" This seminar will be of interest to health and social care professionals who have contact with family carers and would like to:
- Find out what resources and services are currently available to support Family Carers involved in caring at end of life
- Share practices and discuss potential developments in this area
Time:12.30 – 2.30 (light lunch available from 12.15)
Location:Irish Hospice Foundation, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau St, D 2
Contact: To confirm your place please register to attend this event before 13 June 2011 by emailing Liam at ndo@carealliance.ie or Marie at marie.lynch@hospice-foundation.ie
Crosscare Carer Support Programme – Drumcondra – Tuesday 7th June 2011
Crosscare Carer Support Programme is hosting a Poetry Coffee Morning on Tuesday, 7th June, from 10.30am -1pm at The Red House, Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3.
The morning will feature recitals and readings of poems written by past and present Carers, along with some well-known favourites. Attendance is free and all are welcome.
Time: Tuesday 7th June 10.30am - 1pm
Location: The Red House, Holy Cross College, Clonliffe Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3.
Contact: Nora Kirrane on 01-8360011 or nkirrane@crosscare.ie for more information
Also during Carers Week:
Crosscare is running support groups in Baldoyle, Blanchardstown and Drumcondra as well as a Writer's Group and Crafts Group during Carer's week. The focus of the discussions in these groups will centre on “Self Care for Carers”. Our Summer Day Trip takes place on 21st June to the National Garden Exhibition Centre, Arklow, with dinner in the Maldron Hotel that evening.
Research & Hope, Care Alliance Ireland - The Brunswick Room, The Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7 - Wednesday 15th June 2011
Research & Hope and Care Alliance Ireland invite you to a talk by Professor Vincent Walsh called “Brain stimulation and stroke: hope, hype and hard facts”.
In recent years the use of electrical and magnetic brain stimulation has opened up the possibility of helping damaged brains to restructure and relearn. Professor Walsh will describe how these methods work, how much they can help patients to recover and where research needs to concentrate to advance the use of brain stimulation in the treatment of stroke.
Time: Wednesday June 15th at 11am-12.30pm.
Location: The Brunswick Room, The Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7: http://www.pininthemap.com/47c4b510361f803d6.
Tickets: Book tickets online at www.researchandhope.com/events
Contact: Aviva Cohen on 087 937 3142 or aviva@researchandhope.com for more information
Headway – Brain Injury Services and Support – Headway Office - Saturday 18th June 2011
“Caring & Life Balance” - Headway will be having a special Carers Group this month. It will be a morning for family carers of people who’ve had a brain injury from a stroke, accident, illness or other reason.
Our theme this year is “HOPE”.
We will focus on your quality of life through:
- Looking at balancing the demands on you and making time for yourself.
- How making small changes can make a difference.
- Self-care and learning from each other.
The morning will be facilitated by Headway staff members Sonya Walsh and Ciarán Nolan. Please phone Ciarán or Ruth on 01 810 2066 if you would like to come, or have any questions. Places are limited. Free parking is available. Light refreshments will be served.
Time: Saturday, 18th June, 2011, 10.30 am to 1pm
Location: Headway, Unit 1-3 Manor St Business Park, Shea’s Lane (off Manor Street) Stoneybatter, Dublin 7.
Contact: Ruth Lunnon or Ciarán Nolanon 086 044 2764or email lunnonr@headway.ie
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street – Thursday 16th June 2011
NATIONAL DEMENTIA SUMMIT
The aim of the National Dementia Summit is to bring together people with dementia and family carers to listen and learn from them regarding their experience of living with dementia. We want to hear what people believe is necessary to live a good life with dementia. The information that we collect will go directly towards the Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s political lobbying efforts over the next three years in particular to inform the development of a National Dementia Strategy.
This event is not open to the public
Date: 16 June 2011, 10am-1pm
Location: Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street and Dail Eireann, Kildare Street
Contact: Avril Dooley on 086 7714892 or adooley@alzheimer.ie
Media/ Press Enquiries: Helena O’Donnell ph: 086 7744883
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – National Office Dun Laoghaire – Tuesday 14th June 2011
The staff from the National Office of The Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Blackrock will take a walk to Dun Laoghaire pier during their lunch break, to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings and work up a hunger for the event to be followed by a light lunch. The event is being organised to mark the extraordinary role that carers play in our organisation.
Date: 14th June 2011 12.45am – 2pm
Location: Dun Laoghaire Pier
Contact: Avril Dooley ph 086 7714892 or adooley@alzheimer.ie
Nessa Childers MEP in association with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin 8 – Friday 17th June 2011
“Shared Priorities” – The Dementia Agenda in Europe and in Ireland
A public seminar is being hosted to examine the impact of dementia policy in Ireland and across Europe. Themes to be discussed will include living with Alzheimer’s Disease, family support, government policy and research.
Places are limited so please reserve by Friday 10th June by calling 01-207 3800 or E-mail: reception@alzheimer.ie
Date: Friday 17th June 9.30am – 4.15pm
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin 8
Contact: Bronwyn Maher on ph: 01 2962263 or email: Nessa.childers2@votelabour.ie for more information on this event
Galway
Headford Carers Support Group - The Japanese Gardens, Kildare Village and National Stud – 29th May 2011
Day Trip to Japanese Gardens, Kildare Village and National Stud
Contact: Margaret Walsh on ph (091)791725 or mob: 087 6569332
Ballinasloe Carers Support Group - Inishbofin, Co Galway 10th – 12th June 2011
Week-end away in Inishbofin
Contact: Kathleen O’Shea on ph 087 6762478 or email g.oshea2@nuig.ie
Athenry Carers Support Group – Athenry – Monday June 13th 2011
Information Session on Overview of Carer’ s Services presented to the Group by Michelle Harrison Manager, Carers Department, PCCC Services , HSE West, Galway at Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Galway.
Contact: Veronica Mc Inerney on ph 091 848143 or mob: 087 4186810 or email veronica.mcinerney@gmail.com
“Cope with Friends” Carers Support Group – Portumna – Tuesday 14th June 2011
Join us for a Coffee Morning on Tuesday June 14th including a presentation of a cheque to the local Social Services Group, the proceeds of a recent Table Quiz Night, which was organised by the “ Cope With Friends” Carers Support Group and is being shared between the Carers Support Group and the Social Services
Date: Tuesday June 14th 10am - 12noon
Location: Alor Star, St. Brendans Road, Portumna, Co, Galway
Contact: Ann Heagney ph: 086 8100289 email: heagneyann@hse.ie or Eithne Madden on 086 1716459
Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC & The Carers Association - Zetland House Hotel, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway – Tuesday 14th June 2011
FETAC Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills Modules – Session 6.
1st Module from 2.00pm to 5.00pm and 2nd Module from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. The aim of this course is to provide Family Carers with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of caring, the practical care skills and knowledge essential for quality care provision and to raise awareness of the supports that are available to Family Carers and to look at ways to cope with the caring role.
Application is strictly by Course Application only to the HSE Carers Department on 091- 548333.
Date: Tuesday 14th of June, from 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Module 1) and from 7.00pm to 10.00pm (Module 2).
Location: Zetland House Hotel, Cashel, Connemara, Co. Galway
Contact: Michelle Harrison, Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC ph: 091- 548333 or email: michelle.harrison@hse.ie
Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC & The Carers Association - Anglers Rest Hotel, Headford, Co. Galway – Tuesday 14th June 2011
FETAC Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills Modules – Session 6.
1st Module from 2.00pm to 5.00pm and 2nd Module from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. The aim of this course is to provide family carers with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of caring, the practical care skills and knowledge essential for quality care provision and to raise awareness of the supports that are available to Family Carers and to look at ways to cope with the caring role.
Application is strictly by Course Application only to the HSE Carers Department on 091- 548333.
Date: Tuesday, the 14th of June 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Module 1) and from 7.00pm to 10.00pm (Module 2).
Location: Anglers Rest Hotel, Headford, Co. Galway
Contact: Michelle Harrison, Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC ph: 091- 548333 or email: michelle.harrison@hse.ie
Clann Resource Centre – Oughterard – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Coffee morning will be held in Clann Resource Centre from 11-12noon and invites everyone to coffee/ tea/ cake. This is a good opportunity to meet Carers in the area and find out how Clann Resource Centre can support them in the future.
Date: Wednesday 15th June 11am – 12 noon
Location: Clann Resource Centre, Station Road, Oughterard, Co. Galway
Contact: Anne O’Shaughnessy / Cliona Sheehan on ph 087-6842865 or 091-557633 or email: cliona.clann@gmail.com
Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC & The Carers Association - Menlo Park Hotel, Galway City - Wednesday 15th June 2011
FETAC Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills Modules – Session 6.
1st Module from 2.00pm to 5.00pm and 2nd Module from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. The aim of this course is to provide Family Carers with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of caring, the practical care skills and knowledge essential for quality care provision and to raise awareness of the supports that are available to Family Carers and to look at ways to cope with the caring role.
Application is strictly by Course Application only to the HSE Carers Department on 091- 548333.
Date: Wednesday, the 15th of June 2011 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Module 1) and from 7.00pm to 10.00pm (Module 2).
Location: Menlo Park Hotel, Galway City
Contact: Michelle Harrison, Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC ph: 091- 548333 or email: michelle.harrison@hse.ie
Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC & The Carers Association & Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation - Comhar Chumann Mhic Dara (Co-op), Carraroe, Co. Galway – Wednesday 15th June 2011
‘Heartsaver CPR’ 4-hour Course for Family Carers. The Heartsaver CPR Course is designed to teach a person CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction on adults, children or infants. The Family Carers who successfully complete the course will receive an Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association Certificate.
Application is strictly by Course Application only to the HSE Carers Department on 091- 548333.
Date: Wednesday, the 15th of June 2011 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
Location: Comhar Chumann Mhic Dara (Co-op), Carraroe, Co. Galway
Contact: Michelle Harrison, Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC ph: 091- 548333 or email: michelle.harrison@hse.ie
Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC & The Carers Association & Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation & FORUM Connemara Ltd - Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway - Thursday 16th June 2011
‘Heartsaver CPR’ 4-hour Course for Family Carers. The Heartsaver CPR Course is designed to teach a person CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction on adults, children or infants. The Family Carers who successfully complete the course will receive an Irish Heart Foundation/American Heart Association Certificate.
Application is strictly by Course Application only to the HSE Carers Department on 091- 548333.
Date: Thursday, the 16th of June 2011 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Location: Station House Hotel, Clifden, Co. Galway
Contact: Michelle Harrison, Carers Department, HSE West, Galway PCCC ph: 091- 548333 or email: michelle.harrison@hse.ie
FORUM Carers Group - Clifden - Friday 17th June 2011
Enjoy a meal in the EJ Kings Rest pub followed by an evening of music for over 100 carers from 7.30pm onwards
Contact: Geraldine Kelly on 087 9633253 or g.kelly@forumconnemara.ie
Galway Carers Support Group - Trip to Mayo - Friday 17th June 2011
Evening meal, dance and overnight stay in Mac William Park Hotel, Claremorris, Co Mayo.
Contact: Shane Thornton on ph 087 2570945 or email s_thornton65@yahoo.ie
Tuam Carers Support Group - Trip to Áras an Uachtarán – Wednesday 29th June 2011
Carers from the Group have been invited to a Garden Party to meet with President Mary Mc Aleese.
Contact: Carol Conneely on ph 087 6423153
Dunmore Carers Support Group - Visit to Áras an Uachtaráin – 1st July 2011
Carers from the Group have been invited to a Garden Party to meet with President Mary Mc Aleese.
Contact: Geraldine Lynch on ph 087 9137683
Kildare
The Carers Association – Newbridge, Kildare – 16th – 18th June 2011
Flag Days @ Dunnes Stores Newbridge:
Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th
Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Date: Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th
Location: Dunnes Stores, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Contact: Ann Flynn ph 086 0400423 or email carerskildare@carersireland.com
The Carers Association – Newbridge, Kildare – Wednesday 15th June 2011
A Makeover demonstration with Unicare Pharmacy. Come along & pamper yourselves Ladies! Goodie bags for attendees!
Tea/Coffee & Cake will also be provided.
Date: Wednesday 15th June 2011, 11am – 1pm
Location: Carers Newbridge Centre, 3 Canning Place, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Contact: Ann Flynn ph 086 0400423 or email carerskildare@carersireland.com
The Carers Association - Leixlip House Hotel – Tuesday 14th June 2011
A relaxing lunch for Family Carers in North Kildare in the beautiful boutique “Leixlip House Hotel”. A break to relax, unwind & think of only yourself!
Date: Tuesday 14th June 2011
Location: Leixlip House Hotel
Contact: Ann Flynn ph 086 0400423 or email carerskildare@carersireland.com
The Carers Association – Newbridge, Kildare – Monday 13th June 2011
Information Afternoon 2-5pm in the Carers Newbridge Centre – come in & find out what we do and enjoy a tea/coffee in the centre. Family Carers are welcome to come have a chat with us and we will provide support and information, whilst taking some time out for yourself to unwind.
Date: Monday 13th June 2- 5pm
Location: Carers Newbridge Centre, 3 Canning Place, Newbridge
Contact: Ann Flynn ph 086 0400423 or email carerskildare@carersireland.com
Kilkenny
The Carers Association - Kilkenny – Inistioge/Thomastown/Bennetsbridge (TBC) - Wednesday 15th June
Over 120 Family carers from Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford, Limerick , Clonmel, Kilkenny and Carlow will come together and enjoy a social/recreational day which will include tea/Coffee and scones in the Kilkenny area followed by lunch, music and craic!
This day allows family carers to come together and enjoy a day of relaxation, music and enjoy a much needed break from their caring roles.
Date: Wednesday 15th June
Location: Kilkenny Area
Contact: Pat Grogan on 086 1727742 or carerskilkenny@carersireland.com
Brí, Independent Brain Injury Support and Advocacy and Spinal Injuries Ireland – Ormonde Hotel – Saturday 18th June
Carers support, information & pamper event 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Tea, Coffee and scones on arrival
- Counsellor/Social Worker support workshop and group discussion
- Hot food (lunch) for each participant
- Spa 30 Minute treatment at KO Spa for each participant
- Access to Leisure Club consisting of Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Indoor Heated Pool and Gym.
- Style and Beauty advice from Colour me Beautiful
- Gardening class and tips for your garden
Cost of the above: Just €10.00 towards costs
Should you wish to stay the night at the Ormonde Hotel this is at your own expense. The hotel are offering a special overnight rates for participants to be booked directly.
Date: Saturday 18th June 9.30am - 4.30pm
Location: Ormonde Hotel, Kilkenny
Contact: Brí Head Office or Spinal injuries Office on Brí – 01 235 5501, Spinal Injuries – 2355317 or info@briireland.ie or info@spinalinjuries.ie for more information
Laois
The Carers Association – Ballylinan – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Join us for our coffee morning in Flemings Lounge, Ballylinan, Co. Laois
Date: Wednesday June 15th at 10.30am
Location: Flemings Lounge, Ballylinan, Co. Laois
Contact: Paddy Fitzpatrick on ph 086 7957086 or email carersportlaoise@carersireland.com
The Carers Association – Laois Shopping Centre – 16th/ 17th/ 18th June 2011
The Carers Association supports people caring at home for loved-ones who are elderly and frail, seriously ill, adults with disabilities and children with special needs. Celebrate Carers Week with us. Health Checks at Laois Shopping Centre including Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cholesterol and Hearing. We also offer Training & information, Advocacy & advice. Kindly supported by Unicare Pharmacy.
Date: Thursday 16th, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th June 2011
Location: Laois Shopping Centre
Contact: Paddy Fitzpatrick on ph 086 7957086 or email carersportlaoise@carersireland.com
Longford
The Carers Association – Cuisle, Donamon, Roscommon - Sunday 12th June 2011
Join us for a Barbeque and Music with Paschal Brennan in beautiful Cuisle, Donamon, Co. Roscommon. There will be a bus operating from Mullingar through Longford to Cuisle to accommodate Carers and their guests - cost of outing €10p.p.
Contact: Caroline on ph 044 9347922 for more information
The Carers Association – Longford – Wednesday 15th June
Gala presentation of certificates to 50+ Family Carers in the Longford Arms Hotel, Longford. Buffet lunch arranged.
Contact: Caroline on ph 044 9347922 for more information
The Carers Association - Friday 17th June 2011
Manual Patient Handling training. This training is specifically modified to meet the needs of Family Carers in the home. To book your training session please contact Caroline Poole on 044 9347922.
Limerick
Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Limerick City – Thursday 16th June 2011
On Thursday 16th June, 6.30pm – 9.30pm we will deliver the final sessions of our 5 week Family Carer Training course, ‘Living with Dementia’. The course has been aimed at developing family carers’ knowledge of dementia and their caring skills while providing them with opportunity to share experiences, learn, gain support from each other and interact with trainers in a relaxed environment.
In this final session we will present course certificates and celebrate National Carers Week 2011 with a special tea party acknowledging the importance of the work family carers do.
This event is for the 18 carers already enrolled on the course and will not be open to general admission.
Contact: Anne Mescal / Jo Chadwick on 01 207 3800 or email amescal@alzheimer.ie / jchadwick@alzheimer.ie for more information
Carers Association – Limerick – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Limerick Office of the Carers Association will be holding a coffee afternoon on Wednesday 15 June 2011 from 2pm until 4pm. Tea, coffee and cakes available - all welcome.
Date: Wednesday 15th June 2-4pm
Location: Unit 1, Steamboat Quay, Dock Road, Limerick
Contact: Steffani-Jade McDonagh ph 086 1726270 or email carerslimerick@carersireland.com
Caring for Carers - Limerick Branch – 13th – 17th June 2011
Monday 13th June 2011
- Physical Therapy and Reflexology
Tuesday 14th June 2011
- Hair & Beauty Demonstration and Flower Arranging
Wednesday 15th June 2011
- Seisun – Contemporary Dancing
Thursday 16th June 2011
- Cookery Demonstration
Friday 17th June 2011
- Nutritional Therapy and Classic Homeopathy
Contact: Renee Geary on ph 087 2797442 or email caringforcarerslimerick@eircom.net
Mayo
The Carers Association Co. Mayo - St Colmans Day Care Centre, Keel, Achill – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Tea morning social for family carers from 11.00-1.00. Please join us for a cuppa and a chat!
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
The Carers Association Co Mayo – Ballinrobe - 14th 16th , 17th June 2011
Complimentary reflexology treatments. Places limited. Please book with Esther on 086 3554576
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
The Carers Association Co Mayo & The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Castlebar – Friday 17th June 2011
The Carers Association in conjunction with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland will be hosting an open day for both the public and for carers in the Alzheimer Society’s new day care centre in Snugboro, Castlebar from 11am -3pm.
There will be information available on dementia as well as information on supports for family carers. Representatives from the HSE will be available to answer questions on The Fair Deal & Home Care Packages.
Stauntons Pharmacy Ltd will be providing health checks for carers including Blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol testing. (For accurate glucose and cholesterol measurements carers should come fasting.) They will also have a sample of Biodose blister packs, an innovative blister pack system that will be available from August.
HomeCare Medical will have a representative present with equipment aids and other useful tools.
Therapists from Urban Retreat will also be on hand to provide hand and/scalp massages for Carers. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
The Carers Association Co Mayo & O’Brien’s Unicare Pharmacy – Claremorris – Friday 17th June 2011
O’Brien’s Unicare Pharmacy in Claremorris will be providing a talk on Keeping Your Skin Healthy where they will give a facial demonstration from 4.30pm – 6.30pm.
All those attending will have an opportunity to book a free facial at a later date. Places are limited so contact 086 3775702 to reserve your spot!
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
The Carers Association Co Mayo – Ballyhaunis – Monday 13th June 2011
Complimentary Stress Relieving Treatments from Rosaleen Kelly, Kinesiologist/Reflexologist. Places limited. Please book on 086 3775702
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
The Carers Association Co Mayo - Cuisle Holiday Centre – Sunday 12th June 2011
BBQ for family carers to kick off National Carers Week. Event will be held in Cuisle Holiday Centre, Donamon, Co Roscommon. Carers from the Western Region are invited to a BBQ on the grounds of Cuisle. Live music and food from 1.30 pm. Come join other carers for a most enjoyable event. Cost is €10/person. Final numbers are needed by 10th June. Transport can be organized if enough interest exists.
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
The Carers Association Co Mayo & O’Brien’s Unicare Pharmacy - Mayo Abbey Community Centre – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Following from our recent successful information evening on Men’s Health held in Claremorris. The Carers Association and O’Brien’s Unicare Pharmacy will be hosting a Healthy Nutrition and Food Demonstration in Mayo Abbey Community Centre.
Lads, this is an opportunity to learn how to create SIMPLE, HEALTHY MEALS for yourself and those you care for.
This is an event for the MEN ( sorry ladies...) Do let us know if you are interested so we can have an idea of numbers for the night.
Date: Wednesday 15th June 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Location: Mayo Abbey Community Centre
Contact: Eileen McNamara on ph 086 3775702 or email mayocarers@gmail.com for more information
Monaghan
Monaghan Carers - Castleblaney - Monday 13th June 2011
Coffee Morning in The Lodge, St. Mary's Hospital, Castleblayney 13th June 10.30am-1.30pm
Foot Massage available to all family Carers in the Lodge, St Mary's Hospital, Castleblaney on Fri 17th June 10.30am -1.30pm
Contact: Geraldine on 087 7785435 or Brigid on 087 6832742 for more information
Offaly
The Carers Association Tullamore Carers Week Events 12th – 19th June 2011
Sunday 12th June
- BBQ in the beautiful gardens of Cuisle, Donamon Castle, Roscommon on Sunday 12th June. The bus will leave market Square at 12.30pm, food will be served at 2pm and the bus will return to Market Square by 7pm
Monday 13th June
- Barbershop Shave for Male Carers in Portland Barbers, William Street Tullamore from 9.30AM
- Indian Head Massage and manicure for Female Carers in The Carers Association Centre, Market Square, Tullamore from 9.30AM
- There will be a light lunch served following these treatments for ladies and Gentlemen in The Carers Association Centre, Market Square, Tullamore
Wednesday 15th June
- Visit to the National Gallery and Leinster House . Bus leaving Market Square at 10AM, Lunch at 1pm and visit to Leinster House at 2.30pm
Thursday 16th June
- Enjoy a Viking Boat Trip on the River Shannon. Departing The Carers Association Centre, Market Square, Tullamore at 10.30AM, lunch in the Hudson Bay Hotel and returning to Athlone Castle.
All of the above events are free but places are limited. Please confirm your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Contact: Sheilah Kinsella on 057 9322920 or email carerstullamore@carersireland.com for more details on these events
Sligo
HSE - Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo - Wednesday 15th June 2011
A Stress Workshop with topics including:
- Nature and effects of stress on the body
- Stress relieving excercise sequence
- Hand massage
- Deep breathing/ guided relaxation
Date: Wednesday 15th June from 10am-4.30pm
Location: Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo
Contact: Siobhan McEniff on 087 9080832 or email Siobhan.McEniff@hse.ie
Tipperary
The Carers Association – Clonmel – Tuesday 14th June 2011
An information morning will take place on the benefits of yoga and Indian head massages will take place in the Carers Centre, 8 Sarsfield Street, Clonmel from 11.00am to 1.00pm
An Indian tutor will be at the centre to answer all Carers questions and all demonstrations of head massages are free of charge.
Contact: Richie Molloy on ph 086 1967482 or email carersclonmel@carersireland.com
The Carers Association – Clonmel – Wednesday 15th June 2011
The annual summer outing for South Tipperary Carers will take place on Wednesday 15th June to Wood Stock Gardens in Kilkenny
Leaving Clonmel at 9.00am outside aldi, Western Road, Clonmel and a pick up also in Carrick on Suir at 9.30am. Leaving killkenny again that evening at 5.30pm to return home.
Contact: Richie Molloy on ph 086 1967482 or email carersclonmel@carersireland.com
The Carers Association – Clonmel – Thursday 16th June 2011
A Carers coffee morning will be held in the Clonmel centre to celebrate National Carers Week from 11.00am to 1.00 pm
Location: 8 Sarsfield Street, Clonmel
Contact: Richie Molloy on ph 086 1967482 or email carersclonmel@carersireland.com
The Carers Association – Clonmel – Friday 17th June 2011
An information morning will take place on the benefits of Counselling for Carers in the Carers Centre, 8 Sarsfield Street, Clonmel on Friday 17th June from 11.00am to 1.00 pm.
Contact: Richie Molloy on ph 086 1967482 or email carersclonmel@carersireland.com
Waterford
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland - Waterford Branch – Friday 17th June 2011
Join us for a raffle for all Family Carers of clients who attend our day care and home support service at Pine Grove Centre, Passage Road, Waterford. Two pampering hampers will be given as prizes to the winning participants.
Contact: Eilis Cantwell on ph 051 856831 for more information
The Carers Association Waterford - Ware Court Sargents Lane 1 Georges Street, Waterford – 13th – 17th June 2011
Monday 13th
- Nursing Educ. Dept WIT are providing health checks for Carers from 10.00am. to 1.00pm. at our office
Tuesday 14th
- Reflexology, Fitness testing , Angel Card reading all happening at our centre from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Wednesday 15th
- Day in Kilkenny with lunch in St. Juliet Golf Club. Book your place by calling the office 051-857970
Friday 17th
- Coffee morning in aid of the Carers and Bingo
Contact: Nuncie or Jenny on ph 051-857970 or email carerswaterford@carersireland.com for more information
Westmeath
The Carers Association – Cuisle, Donamon, Roscommon - Sunday 12th June 2011
Join us for a Barbeque and Music with Paschal Brennan in beautiful Cuisle, Donamon, Co. Roscommon. There will be a bus operating from Mullingar through Longford to Cuisle to accommodate Carers and their guests - cost of outing €10p.p.
Contact: Caroline on ph 044 9347922 for more information
The Carers Association – Mullingar – Monday 13th June 2011
Meeting with Mr John Byrne, Superintendent Community Welfare Officer, Longford/Westmeath in the Carers Resource Centre, Mullingar to learn more about assistance available to Family
Carers. Starts at 11am - open to Family Carers.
Contact: Caroline on ph 044 9347922 for more information
The Carers Association – Mullingar - Thursday 16th June 2011
Join us at our Carers Health Fair. The aim of the fair is to highlight the need
to care for our Carers health. The event will be held in the Greville
Arms Hotel, Mullingar from 10am to 3pm. Checks will be made for -
Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Lung Capacity etc. with representatives from
the Irish Heart Foundation, Asthma Society, Unicare Pharmacy, Mental
Health Ireland, Nuts + Grains to name but a few. The Health Fair will
be opened by Mr Willie Penrose and Midlands 103 fm will be covering the
event from 9am to 12pm. The Health Fair is open to all and no booking is necessary
Contact: Caroline on ph 044 9347922 for more information
The Carers Association - Friday 17th June 2011
Manual Patient Handling training. This training is specifically modified to meet the needs of Family Carers in the home. To book your training session please contact Caroline Poole on 044 9347922.
Ballygar/Newbridge Carer Support Group in association with The Roscommon Branch of The Carers Association - Sunday 19th June 2011
Athlone - Trip on the river Shannon, Bowling, Shopping followed by a meal. Contact Sarah Murray on 087 625 8832 or email aonad@eircom.net
Wexford
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland – Bunclody, Wexford – Saturday 11th June 2011
Positive Life Choices Seminar/ AGM
“Exploring Perceptions Evoking Change”
The intention of the conference is to explore how we perceive ourselves, how we relate to others, and how to enable others to relate to us. The aim of this conference is to empower patients/ carers “to be the change you wish to see in the world” Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948)
Date: Saturday 11th of June 2011 registration starts at 9.30am
Location: Carlton Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Wexford
Contact: Hazel McGeough ph: 086 8194790 or email: hmcgeough@sbhi.ie
Wicklow
The Carers Association – Bray – Monday 13th June 2011
Health Checks with Unicare pharmacy checking blood pressure and blood sugar levels. If you are getting your blood sugar levels checked please avoid sugar on the morning before the check.
Date: Monday 13th June at 11am
Location: The Carers Association, 7 Maple Square, Ardee Street, Bray, Co Wicklow
Contact: Andrea Wilson on ph 01-2761760 or email carersbray@carersireland.com / brayadmin@carersireland,com for more information
The Carers Association – Arklow – Tuesday 14th June 2011
Coffee morning with Unicare pharmacy and information day
Date: Tuesday 14th June at 11am
Location: The Old Credit Union, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Contact: Andrea Wilson on ph 01-2761760 or email carersbray@carersireland.com / brayadmin@carersireland,com for more information
The Carers Association – Bray – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Unicare pharmacy are coming to give Carers a make-up demonstration and beauty treatment
Date: Wednesday 15th June at 11am
Location: The Carers Association, 7 Maple Square, Ardee Street, Bray, Co Wicklow
Contact: Andrea Wilson on ph 01-2761760 or email carersbray@carersireland.com / brayadmin@carersireland,com for more information
The Carers Association – Bray – Thursday 16th June 2011
Talk with Crime Prevention officer John Gill
Date: Thursday 16th June at 2.30pm
Location: The Carers Association, 7 Maple Square, Ardee Street, Bray, Co Wicklow
Contact: Andrea Wilson on ph 01-2761760 or email carersbray@carersireland.com / brayadmin@carersireland,com for more information
The Carers Association – Wicklow and Dublin – Friday 17th June 2011
Coffee mornings and fundraisers in all Unicare pharmacies in Co Wicklow and South Co Dublin in aid of The Carers Association
Contact: Andrea Wilson on ph 01-2761760 or email carersbray@carersireland.com / brayadmin@carersireland,com for more information
The Carers Association – Bray – Monday 13th – Friday 17th June 2011
Holistic treatments with Jim Fox. Treatments available are Holistic Reflexology, Touch for Health and Pranic Healing by appointment only
Contact: Andrea Wilson on ph 01-2761760 or email carersbray@carersireland.com / brayadmin@carersireland,com for more information and to book your appointment
The Carers Association – Blessington, Co. Wicklow – Wednesday 15th June 2011
Information Afternoon with Tea/Coffee @ Blessington Library (Community Room) from 2pm – 5pm. Family Carers are welcome to come have a chat with us and we will provide support and information, whilst taking some time out for yourself and have a tea/coffee to unwind.
Date: Wednesday June 15th 2pm – 5pm
Location: Community Room, Blessington Library, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Contact: Ann Flynn ph 086 0400423 or email carerskildare@carersireland.com
