Part one of two practical online sessions for family carers

Helen Ryan from Total Health is back with us for two informative, interactive sessions on Women's health with a focus on all things related to bone and muscle health, heart health, hormonal health and the menopause.

This first session takes place on Monday morning at 10am and the second on Friday at 7pm.

Each session will have different information and each will also include some gentle movement and breathing techniques.

Helen Ryan is a CORU-registered healthcare practitioner with 20 years of experience in physical therapy. Helen now focuses on helping individuals, organisations, and communities prioritise their health through engaging talks, transformative workshops, and wellness retreats.

Register here

Join your host Norah Duffy for a 30-minute whistle-stop tour of the week ahead! To kick off National Carers Week (June 8th – 14th), Family Carers Ireland is hosting a brief online welcome session to guide you through the full lineup of online events designed to support, inform, and celebrate you. From wellness workshops and expert-led information sessions to gentle exercise sessions, find out which events best suit your schedule and how to register.

Register here

Family carers in Ireland's East & North East are invited to escape the noise and immerse yourself in soothing sound waves in this online experience.

Let the vibrations of crystal singing bowls wash away stress and guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

There are two times for this event:

• 10am-11.30am and
• 7.30pm - 9pm

You are welcome to join one or both sessions.

Register Here

For queries, email dublinsouthcitywestcs@familycarer.ie

Part one of two practical online sessions for family carers

Helen Ryan from Total Health is back with us for two informative, interactive sessions on Women's health with a focus on all things related to bone and muscle health, heart health, hormonal health and the menopause.

This first session takes place on Monday morning at 10am and the second on Friday at 7pm.

Each session will have different information and each will also include some gentle movement and breathing techniques.

Helen Ryan is a CORU-registered healthcare practitioner with 20 years of experience in physical therapy. Helen now focuses on helping individuals, organisations, and communities prioritise their health through engaging talks, transformative workshops, and wellness retreats.

Register here 

Take a little time for yourself and join us for a virtual Crafty Coffee Morning! Whether you're knitting, crocheting, sewing, painting, or working on another creative project, we'd love for you to bring it along and connect with other carers over coffee and conversation.

niamh@carealliance.ie

Join us for an online workshop where you’ll learn how to create a sensory garden—perfect for people with autism, or sensory needs. We’ll guide you through simple ideas to spark the senses using plants, textures, sounds, and scents, whether you’ve got a big backyard or just a few pots. No green thumb needed—just a willingness to get creative and connect with nature!

Your host, Aoife Munn is a Sustainability Consultant, Creator of Rain Gardens & Biodiversity Specialist. Aoife works with corporate bodies, community groups and councils to help improve sustainability of our communities, our green spaces and encourage everyone from business to individuals to play their part improving our communities. Her courses have been featured on Nationwide, RTE News and many radio stations over the years and run by 14 councils.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join us for a special online session during National Carers Week, created with unpaid family carers in mind. If you're carrying overwhelming stress with little support, this is a gentle space to pause, breathe, and learn practical ways to feel steadier. You'll leave with simple tools you can use immediately—no prior experience needed. Join Zoom Meeting (this is a Webinar, so you will not need to be on video) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87669821548 Meeting ID: 876 6982 1548 Let's find out how this can help you care for you and therefore care better for others.

Christine Disant 0876481935 christine@christinedisant.com https://www.instagram.com/christinedisant/

Family Carers Ireland's education and training programmes provide family carers with information, knowledge, insights and practical tips to help them develop new understanding and skills important in their caring role while raising awareness of self-care when providing care for a family member or friend.

Join FCI's Deirdre Geoghegan and Norah Duffy for an information session about the Education and Training options Family Carers Ireland provides for family carers.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Together with Alzheimer Society of Ireland, join us for an iSupport programme for young people impacted by the care needs of a family member living with dementia.

To find out more or to register, email youngcarers@familycarers.ie

Caring for a loved one is a profound act of devotion, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting.

In this Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Workshop, explore simple, effective ways to build self-compassion and challenge unhelpful self-beliefs with Lizzie Harrison

Presenter Lizzie Harrison is a Life coach, mindfulness teacher, educator and group facilitator. Her coaching is grounded in positive psychology and mindfulness as tools to attain a better quality of life. Life coaching is a future focused and solution focused intervention which aims to help the client with life events such as transition, relationships and decision making.

Register here

The Mindfulness Centre (www.mindfulness.ie/) offers a number of drop in sessions where you can gather online for Live meditations to provide a weekly anchor to support your practice.

The Monday night sessions are open for all and take place at 7pm. To join this session just click the zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85938497138

As carer to his son with complex needs, Mark wasn't expecting to be introduced to adult services in the way that he was. He has since navigated the different disability and medical systems including day services and residential care and wants to share his story, in the hope that it might make it easier for someone else

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Family carers in Ireland's East & North East are invited to escape the noise and immerse yourself in soothing sound waves in this online experience.

Let the vibrations of crystal singing bowls wash away stress and guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

There are two times for this event:

• 10am-11.30am and
• 7.30pm - 9pm

You are welcome to join one or both sessions.

Register Here

For queries, email dublinsouthcitywestcs@familycarer.ie

In this session, Theresa Donoghue will support family carers to make small, intentional changes for lasting improvements in wellbeing and longevity.

This is an opportunity to connect with others who get it and walk away tips and strategies that works for your life. You give so much to others—now it’s time to refuel your own tank.

Presenter Theresa Donoghue is based in Galway, she is a Yoga Practitioner and Wellness Coach who specialises in Nutrition and Acupuncture.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/forming-healthy-habits-tickets-1987828759330?aff=oddtdtcreator

In this session, Theresa Donoghue will support family carers to make small, intentional changes for lasting improvements in wellbeing and longevity.

This is an opportunity to connect with others who get it and walk away tips and strategies that works for your life. You give so much to others—now it’s time to refuel your own tank.

Presenter Theresa Donoghue is based in Galway, she is a Yoga Practitioner and Wellness Coach who specialises in Nutrition and Acupuncture.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Chair Yoga Ireland Wellness Workshop will take place on Tuesday, 9th June at 11am run by Hazel from Chair Yoga Ireland. Please note: in order to take part, you must first become a member of the online group where you'll find all sign up information at this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyCarerOnlineSupportGroupIreland/permalink/1690752718931790

niamh@carealliance.ie

Join FCI's Norah Duffy and Working Care Out Project Support Manager, Jennifer Farrell to explore career skills and skill development that can support family carers who wish to return to work or study.

Register here

Join Bryan Nolan for a webinar offering guidance on caring for an older person. This is a practical session to provide family carers with tools and knowledge to support the unique role of caring for an older person.

Bryan Nolan M.A is a consultant specialising in Dementia, Healthcare, Life Transitions, End of Life Care and Advance Care Planning. He empowers others to have ordinary conversation about extraordinary things.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join in online for a wellbeing session designed for young carers, age 10+ to focus on their wellbeing this National Carers Week. Attendees will receive a wellbeing booklet in the post before the session.

Places are limited.

To register email youngcarers@familycarers.ie

Balancing Competing needs: Meeting the needs of neurodivergent parents and their neurodivergent children.

Join Dr Clara O'Byrne for this webinar which supports Neurodivergent Parents as they navigate the demands and complexities of parenting and the caring role.

This webinar will focus understanding the importance of self-regulation and its role in providing the emotional foundation needed to effectively support others. Co-regulation involves creating an emotionally safe environment for young people to learn the skills necessary to regulate themselves. Changing perspectives on brain/body difference will be explored. Positive psychology approaches to support neurodivergent humans will be explored along with some practical tips to accommodate, affirm, and advocate.

In this webinar participants will

· Develop knowledge about the window of tolerance and to reduce emotional reactivity.

· Learn the difference between distress tolerance skills and capacity building skills

· Recognise the importance of calm regulated adults to support and co-regulate developing brains.

· Participants will develop a greater understanding of the Fight/Flight/Freeze response and understand the importance of Regulate, Relate and Reason approaches.

Dr Clara is a Chartered Psychologist and Neurodiversity Advocate. A former special school teacher and NCSE advisor, she runs a private practice in West Cork. Dr Clara’s extensive training has focused on neuro-affirming practice, coaching psychology, brain/body connection, stress management and science of wellbeing. Dr Clara has a particular interest in working with Neurodivergent individuals, Parents, and teens. See www.claraobyrne.ie for more information.

Online Event Location:  Register Here

Music helps people heal, grow and connect. Join us for some music appreciation, relaxation and mindfulness-focused music experiences this National Carers Week.

There are two sessions this week: Tuesday 9th at 7.30pm & Sunday 14th at 7.30pm. You are welcome to one or both sessions.

Music therapy is a clinically recognised therapeutic approach using music and creative activities to support emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. It helps people to express feelings, build confidence, improve communication, develop social skills, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Cathy Quinn (Solace in Sound) is a HCPC registered music therapist, providing mobile music therapy sessions for children, young people, and families.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Finding your voice as a family carer is a powerful step toward ensuring your loved one receives the support they deserve. Introduction to Key Advocacy Concepts is a two-hour session focusing on the core principles that underpin human rights based, independent advocacy practice. This interactive session will explore how these principles fit with your role as a family carer and how you can get support.

Presented by SHEP, an Irish Community Education and Development Organisation based in Cork. Their main areas of work are; Training and Development, Earth Awareness & Action, Counselling, Advocacy and International Partnership.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

This is a free six week online, self-management support programme for adults with long-term health conditions. It consists of a two and a half hour workshop each week.

You will develop self-management skills and confidence to live well with your health conditions. Long term health conditions include (but are not limited to) COPD, asthma, diabetes, stroke, heart conditions, multiple sclerosis (MS), arthritis, cancer, Crohn's disease, chronic pain and depression.

For more information or to register please contact:

CHO8 Louth, Meath & Midlands

Aine McNamee, Living Well Coordinator at: Tel: 041 6850676 / 087 1140371 Email: aine.mcnamee@hse.ie

Elaine Duffy, Living Well Administrator at: Tel: 041 6860710 / 087 4308735 Email: elaine.duffy5@hse.ie

Website: www.hse.ie/livingwell

Join us for Mindfulness for Carers: Coming to Rest, a gentle session designed to help you pause from the comfort of your home. Please note: to join this session you will need to be a member of the Online Family Carer Support Group where you'll find all details for signing up to events: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyCarerOnlineSupportGroupIreland/permalink/1690752718931790

niamh@carealliance.ie

Information Session

Join FCI's Head of Home Support Services, Brid Horan, for this information session exploring home care for people over the age of 65.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join us for a straight-forward, session dedicated to men in caring roles. Share experiences and get tips and strategies for looking after your own health from our speaker, Bryan Nolan.

Bryan Nolan M.A is a consultant specialist, he empowers others to have ordinary conversations about extraordinary things.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

This is a free six week online, self-management support programme for adults with long-term health conditions. It consists of a two and a half hour workshop each week.

You will develop self-management skills and confidence to live well with your health conditions. Long term health conditions include (but are not limited to) COPD, asthma, diabetes, stroke, heart conditions, multiple sclerosis (MS), arthritis, cancer, Crohn's disease, chronic pain and depression.

For more information or to register please contact:

CHO8 Louth, Meath & Midlands

Aine McNamee, Living Well Coordinator at: Tel: 041 6850676 / 087 1140371 Email: aine.mcnamee@hse.ie

Elaine Duffy, Living Well Administrator at: Tel: 041 6860710 / 087 4308735 Email: elaine.duffy5@hse.ie

Website: www.hse.ie/livingwell

This primary school group will be a space to meet other young carers, have fun, play games and discuss what it is like helping to care for someone.

To register or to find our more, email youngcarers@familycarers.ie

Come along and meet other parents who understand the challenges faced when caring for a child with a hidden disability. Find out mor or join today by emailing Norah at nduffy@familycarers.ie

This is a safe, welcoming space to talk, learn from others and share.

Delivery via Zoom.

This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This group also has a morning session that meets on the last Thursday of each month. You are welcome to come to one, both or just drop in and out as needed/suits.

Find out more or join today by emailing Norah at nduffy@familycarers.ie

Join us online for a chalk pastel self portrait workshop. Attendees will receive all supplies in the post.

Places are limited for this fun, creative session.

To register, email youngcarers@familycarers.ie

This secondary school online group will be a space to meet other young carers, have fun, play games and discuss what it is like helping to care for someone.

To register or to find our more, email youngcarers@familycarers.ie

Join Tanya for this creative writing workshop for family carers. The focus will be, on fiction writing and building worlds - using the senses to create our settings.

Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books: two short fiction collections: When Black Dogs Sing (Kate O’ Brien Award 2017) and Nobody Needs To Know. (Arlen House, 2021), and two psychological thrillers: The Girl Behind the Lens and When Your Eyes Close (Harper Collins) She holds a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing from Bangor University, Wales and was appointed Writer-in-Residence at NUI Galway in 2021. Tanya is a recipient of an Arts Council Agility Award and has been selected for the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/creative-writing-workshop-tickets-1988182781219?aff=oddtdtcreator

The session is led by Angelina Hynes who is a trained life and wellbeing coach, an inspirational speaker and a family carer.

This session is designed for anyone feeling overwhelmed or seeking a fresh perspective on their daily reality. We will explore what stress is, how our thoughts influence our feelings and discover how to quiet the mental "noise" to better connect with ourselves.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join us this National Carers Week for our Big Quiz.

Come alone and join a team or bring the family. All are welcome.

There are prizes to be won on the night and fun to be had.

So come along!

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/quiz-night-for-family-carers-tickets-1980639262351?aff=oddtdtcreator

Family carers in Ireland's East & North East are invited to escape the noise and immerse yourself in soothing sound waves in this online experience.

Let the vibrations of crystal singing bowls wash away stress and guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

There are two times for this event:

• 11.30am
• 7.30pm
• 9pm

You are welcome to join one or all sessions.

Register Here

For queries, email dublinsouthcitywestcs@familycarer.ie

Family carers in Ireland's East & North East are invited to escape the noise and immerse yourself in soothing sound waves in this online experience.

Let the vibrations of crystal singing bowls wash away stress and guide you into a state of deep relaxation.

There are two times for this event:

• 11.30am
• 7.30pm
• 9pm

You are welcome to join one or all sessions.

Register Here

For queries, email dublinsouthcitywestcs@familycarer.ie

Navigating school avoidance, Jackie spent many years attending meetings in her son’s school, battling to get the supports that he needed. When her son was 11 years old, she decided to take him out of school and began a process of ‘unschooling’. And everything changed.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our upcoming webinar “Work, Informal Care, and Money – Balancing Responsibilities and Financial Well-being”, organised within the EQUAL-CARE project.
 
During the session we will explore:
 
•           Challenges of combining employment and informal care
•           Financial pressures and hidden costs of unpaid care
•           Rights, benefits, and existing support mechanisms for carers
•           Managing household finances and long-term security
•           Re-entering or navigating the job market as a carer
•           Supporting dual-role carers – formal care workers who also provide care at home
 
You will hear from leading experts from across Europe, bringing perspectives from research, policy, grassroots advocacy, and services supporting persons with disabilities.

Participants are also encouraged to think in advance about questions they may wish to ask the speakers, as there will be time for discussion during the webinar.
 
The EQUAL-CARE project aims to address the gender care gap in both formal care work and informal family caregiving by developing tools, training, and awareness initiatives that challenge stereotypes and promote equal opportunities for all carers.

? Find the programme and register here: https://lnkd.in/eHZYHJEM

Theresa Donoghue will faciltiate 3 yoga sessions across the week for family carers for National Carers Week.

1. Thursday 11th June: 11am-12pm.

Gentle Exercises & Yin Yoga. Theresa will combine gentle movement with some yin yoga which focusses on deep, long stretches.

1. Friday 12th June: 2pm-3pm

Chair Yoga. Theresa will guide us through a chair yoga practice, suitable for all abilities.

1. Sunday 14th June. 12pm-1pm.

Yoga. Join Theresa for a yoga class with slow, accessible movements to help release tension and calm the mind.

Presenter Theresa Donoghue is based in Galway, she is a Yoga Practitioner and Wellness Coach who specialises in Nutrition and Acupuncture.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join Dusting off My Soul and WellnessUrWay for this interactive and supportive session.

Learn how to identify our emotions, look at habitual responses and how they serve us and how we can hold these emotions in a more self compassionate way.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join us for a special online session during National Carers Week, created with unpaid family carers in mind. . . If you're carrying overwhelming stress with little support, this is a gentle space to pause, breathe, and learn practical ways to feel steadier. . . You'll leave with simple tools you can use immediately—no prior experience needed. . . - NO BOOKING REQUIRED - Join Zoom Meeting . . . (this is a Webinar, so you will not need to be on video) . . . https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87669821548 . . . Meeting ID: 876 6982 1548 . . . . . Let's find out how this can help you care for you and therefore care better for others.

0876481935 *** christine@christinedisant.com *** https://www.instagram.com/christinedisant/

Join Tanya for this creative writing workshop for family carers. The focus will be, on fiction writing and building worlds - using the senses to create our settings.

Tanya Farrelly is the author of four books: two short fiction collections: When Black Dogs Sing (Kate O’ Brien Award 2017) and Nobody Needs To Know. (Arlen House, 2021), and two psychological thrillers: The Girl Behind the Lens and When Your Eyes Close (Harper Collins) She holds a PhD in Creative and Critical Writing from Bangor University, Wales and was appointed Writer-in-Residence at NUI Galway in 2021. Tanya is a recipient of an Arts Council Agility Award and has been selected for the Basic Income for the Arts Pilot Scheme.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join us this National Carers Week for our Big Quiz.

Come alone and join a team or bring the family. All are welcome.

There are prizes to be won on the night and fun to be had.

So come along!

Register Here

Join Family Carers Ireland Specialist, Edel McGinley, for this informative information session on rights and entitlements.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join us for a virtual coffee morning with other family carers who just get it. To join this session, you must be part of the Online Family Carer Support Group where you'll find all the sign up details! https://www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyCarerOnlineSupportGroupIreland/permalink/1690752718931790

niamh@carealliance.ie

Join this informative webinar for comprehensive information and guidance on Autism and sensory processing.

Presenter - ASIAM, Ireland's Autism charity. Who provide evidence-based advice, resources, and guidance to the community.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

The Irish Hospice Foundation presents this Think Ahead Workshop for Family Carers

Advance Care Planning is thinking about, talking about, and recording your choices, values, and preferences for your care at end of life. This workshop will talk us through supporting a loved one and look at the Think Ahead Resources that are available to all.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Theresa Donoghue will faciltiate 3 yoga sessions across the week for family carers for National Carers Week.

1. Thursday 11th June: 11am-12pm.

Gentle Exercises & Yin Yoga. Theresa will combine gentle movement with some yin yoga which focusses on deep, long stretches.

1. Friday 12th June: 2pm-3pm

Chair Yoga. Theresa will guide us through a chair yoga practice, suitable for all abilities.

1. Sunday 14th June. 12pm-1pm.

Yoga. Join Theresa for a yoga class with slow, accessible movements to help release tension and calm the mind.

Theresa Donoghue is based in Galway, she is a Yoga Practioner and Wellness Coach who specialises in Nutrition and Accupunture.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join Laura Freinate for this Drawing Workshop for family carers

As part of National Carers Week, take some time for you with this relaxed, two-hour drawing class designed especially for family carers. No experience needed—just bring a pencil, some paper, and a willingness to try something new. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or revisiting a forgotten hobby, this session offers a calming space to explore creativity, unwind, and connect with others in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Your tutor, Laura Freinate, is an online art coach with 15 years of experience in higher Art education. As an artist and coach, Laura offers personalized visual feedback and mentorship, helping artists enhance their technical skills while nurturing their creativity.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Guided Morning Meditation for family carers

Join Dorcas Dillon for a moment of peace. This gentle morning meditation will help you release and find a grounded, compassionate center from which you can move through your day.

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Music helps people heal, grow and connect. Join us for some music appreciation, relaxation and mindfulness-focused music experiences this National Carers Week.

There are two sessions this week: Tuesday 9th at 7.30pm & Sunday 14th at 7.30pm. You are welcome to one or both sessions.

Music therapy is a clinically recognised therapeutic approach using music and creative activities to support emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. It helps people to express feelings, build confidence, improve communication, develop social skills, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Cathy Quinn (Solace in Sound) is a HCPC registered music therapist, providing mobile music therapy sessions for children, young people, and families.

Online Event Location:  Register Here