Carlow/Kilkenny Resource Centre
Laois Outreach and Development
WicklowResource Centre
Carers from Wicklow/South Dublin - Reception at Aras an Uachtarain
Over 120 Family Carers from across the country were celebrated at a special reception at Aras an Uachtarain on 12th June. President Higgins and wife Sabina met with all Carers as part of The Carers Association's 25th Anniversary celebrations. Family Carers from Wicklow and South Dublin pictured with President Higgins.
Upcoming Support Group Meetings
Arklow - first Tueday in every month
Stepaside - second Wednesday in every month
STEP men and women - second Friday in every month
Dun Laoghaire - last Thursday in every month
Bray - last Wednesday in every month
'Come Dine With Me' Fundraiser
Jennifer O'Farrell, Liz O'Farrell, Margaret Conlon and Harriet Conlon each hosted an themed evening from "Black and White" to a "Pink Fairy" night. Congrats to Margaret Conlon: the overall winner.
An Evening of Song
Images from 'An evening of Music and Song' which took place Monday, 14th March at 8pm in Christ Church, Bray.
The event featured Philips Academy Chamber Orchestra and Chorus from Massachusetts USA, with Bray Gospel Choir, and special guest Redmond O'Toole.
Massage Therapy is available at the Bray Carers Centre on the last Monday of each month for Carers. This costs €30 and is paid to the therapist to cover some of their costs.
Support Group Meetings take place in the Bray Centre on the last Wednesday of each month at 11am and in Arklow on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am. All are welcome. Call us at the Bray Centre on 086 0213801 for all enquiries.
Some photos from our Support Group Meeting with Unicare Pharmacies
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Kilkenny/Carlow Resource
Carers and The ICA craft group
National Carers Week 2012
Photos from National Carers Week: Clonea Strand Day Out
Kilkenny/Carlow Carers at Clonea Strand Hotel
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Carlow/Kilkenny Carers enjoying Clonea Strand
Carers Week poster painted by Kilkenny Ossory Youth Group
Events that took place in Kilkenny
Kilkenny Credit Union Window – Display by Ossory Youth Group, Kilkenny week before Carers Week to promote Carers Week. 12th -19th June.
Monday 18th June – Mayor of Kilkenny David Fitzgerald will perform Kilkenny/Carlow Carers Week opening at Kilkenny Town Hall (Morning Event – Time to be confirmed).
Tuesday/Wednesday - Fun Days in both Kilkenny and Carlow Resource Centres. Baking Competition/Flower Arranging Class. Date to be confirmed.
Thursday 21st - Day out for Kilkenny/Carlow Carers with Carers from across Southern Region to Clonea Strand Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Events that took place in Carlow
Thursday 14th June - Launch of Carers Week – Seven Oaks Hotel 6pm
Monday 18th June – Mass in Askea Church at 9.30am followed by Tea
Tuesday 19th – Beauty Day – Reduced rates at various locations. Call 056-7721424 for details
Wednesday 20th – Swim in Seven Oaks Hotel – call 056-7721424 for details
Thursday 21st - Day out for Kilkenny/Carlow Carers with Carers from across Southern Region – Clonea Strand Hotel
Friday 22nd - Flower Arranging in the Arboretum, Carlow.
Kilkenny & Carlow Carers attend special reception at Aras an Uachtarain
Family Carers from Kilkenny and Carlow attending a special 25th Anniversary of The Carers Association at Aras an Uachtarain recently and met with President Higgins and wife Sabina. A great day was had by all.
Kilkenny Carers and Staff enjoying the fun at the rebranding of Unicare to Doc Morris on Thursday 7th June.
Congratulations to Kilkenny and Carlow's Carer of the Year 2012 Therese Buckley.
Kilkenny Mini Marathon 2012
Many thanks to everyone who took part in this years Kilkenny Mini Marathon. A great day out was had by all. Special thanks to all our volunteers who were a great help on the day.
The first 300 participants race times can be downloaded here:
Kilkenny Mini Marathon Race Times
Photos of our Information Day for Carers, which was held in The Arboretum, Leighlinbridge, Carlow, on Thursday, 24th November, 2011
Photo taken at a support group meeting in Carlow,where Carers got into an early Christmas spirit, making decorations for the Christmas table. Afterwards Carers enjoyed lunch in the Talbot Hotel Carlow.
Family Carers from Kilkenny pictured with John McGuiness TD and Pat Grogan, Kilkenny/Carlow Centre Manager at the recent Pre Budget Submission in Dail Eireann.
Support Group Meetings
Support Group Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month in Carlow and the first Thursday of each month in Kilkenny. A new support group has been formed in Bagnelstown and their second meeting is planned for the 12th October in the Family Resource Centre in Bagnelstown. Call the centre for further details.
Social Inclusion Week - Flower Arranging in Carlow sponsored by UNUM Carlow
Group Photo of Participants with their arrangements. Margaret Mitchell, Carlow
Rhoda Miller, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, UNUM Carlow, Kay Donnelly, Class Organiser and Pat Grogan, Centre Manager Carlow/Kilkenny Carers Association.
The Carers Association Kilkenny are now part of the Kilkenny Age Friendly Alliance which will see Kilkenny become an Age Friendly County.
Free Counciling is available to all Family Carers by appointment - 056 7721424
Meath Outreach Service
Support Group Meetings
- Every Fourth Thursday of the month in Baldoyle and Sutton. This group runs in the Royal Marine Hotel at 10.30am. There will be information session about the Carers Association of Ireland and the supports offered to family carers in the area
- Last Tuesday of each month in Finglas, next meeting 30th October. This group runs in St. Helena’s Family Resource Centre on St. Helena’s Road at 10.30am. This will be an information session on the work of the Carers Association
- Wednesday 24th October 2012 in Kildalkey National School, Kildalkey, Co. Meath. Time 7.30 p.m.-9.00p.m. Guest Speaker : Maura Collins,Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA
- Coffee Evening for Family Carers in Trim, Next Meeting 7th November 2012 with interesting relevant Speakers, Peer support , Meeting first Wednesday of every month in The Trim Castle Hotel, Trim, Co Meath.
- Coffee morning for Family Carers in Navan. Meeting Monday 12th November 2012 with interesting relevant Speakers, Peer support, Meeting second Monday of every month in The New Grange Hotel, Bridge Street, Navan. Time 10.30a.m.-12.00p.m.
- The Carers Association will run a support group on the Fourth Monday each month in Ashbourne. This will start on the 22nd October in the Ashbourne Library starting at 2.30pm – 4pm. There will be information session about the Carers Association of Ireland and the supports offered to family carers in the area. All are welcome to come along.
All family carers are welcome to attend these meetings . We have regular speakers, tea biscuits and chat. There is friendly, peer support. Phone 01-8119555 for more information.
Mullingar Resource Centre
Events
National Carers Week 2012
and Paddy enjoying themselves at the 'Night Out at the Dogs'. A night of fun and entertainment was had by all at the Mullingar Greyhound Stadium.
Bridie and Teresa enjoying the Barbeque at Bloomfield House Hotel, during National Carers Week 2012.
Carers being interviewed by Joe Finnegan on Shannon-Side FM on the day of our Carers Health Fair in Longford.
The Carers of the Year Awards 2012
Margie Magan, the Longford Carer of the year 2012, with her daughter Tamara and Marty Whelan, Patron of The Carers Association.
Una O'Malley, Westmeath Carer of the Year 2012, is pictured here with Marty Whelan, Patron of The Carers Association.
Westmeath/Longford and Laois Carers Visit Aras an Uachtarain
Family Carers from Westmeath, Longford and Laois were invited to a special reception for Family Carers at Aras an Uachtarain on 12th June. President Higgins and wife Sabina welcomed Family Carers to the Aras and celebrated The Carers Association's 25th Anniversary.
Presentation of Certificates for FETAC level 5 Practical Home Care Skills, January 12th, 2012
Congratulations to Denise Browne, Lily Cassidy, Amy Frawley, Laura Komulainen,Sarah Lehane, Ann Lynam,John McDonnell, Gorretti Plunkett,Margaret Callaghan,Angela Donaldson, Sandra Smith on receiving their certificates for the Fetac Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills from Sharon Deering, Training Unit Manager at The Carers Association. Westmeath & Longford.
Photos from 2011
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Jim Moloney, Family Carer, meets "James Joyce" at the Carers Health Fair held June '11
Presentation of certs to Mullingar and Longford Carers for completing First Aid and Practical Home Care Skills courses, October '11
Minister Willie Penrose understanding the importance of training for Family Carers. With Catherine Cox and Koriena Ivers, October '11
Lily Cassidy meets with Eamonn Gilmore and Willie Penrose prior to the election in April '11
National Carers Week, 13th - 19th June, 2011
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Family Carer of 18 years Vera Scally receiving an award from Ms Mary McEvoy, May '11.
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Front row: Vera Scally, Ann Quinn, Veronica gorman, Eileen Paradise, Mary Naughton, Maureen Donohue. Back row: MaryMcEvoy, kathleen Campbell, John McDonnell, Bridie Kearney, Mary Carrig, Breda Brennan, James Bannon TD
Front row: Gretta Duffy, Rose Spollen, Mary Donlon, Sharron Gorman, Kathleen Maguire. Back row: Una O'Malley, James Bannon TD, Maureen Finnan, Amy Frawley, Margie Magan Gervasoni, Caroline Poole, Mary McEvoy.
Marching in the Longford St. Paticks Day Parade with our spine representing that Family Carers are the backbone of Irish Society.
The Carers Resource Centre Mullingar in joint partnership with Templemichael College receiving the Hugh Shannon Memorial Award for outstanding service.
Support Group Meetings
The Mullingar Centre provides supports and services for Family Carers in Longford and Westmeath. The Support Group Meetings are held in the following venues at the same time every month:
Athlone - last Wednesday of the month in the Prince of Wales Hotel starting at 11.00am
Mullingar - last Thursday of the month in the Carers Resource Centre starting at 11am
Longford - last Thursday of the month in the Longford Arms Hotel starting at 2.30pm.
A free counselling service is available to Carers in the Longford/Westmeath area - please call the local office for further information and to secure some time with a Counsellor
Kildare Centre
Launch of Kildare Mini Marathon 2012
The Kildare 10K was officially launched on Thursday 19th July. The Kildare Sports Partnership, Newbridge Athletic Club, Colgan Sports and local charities including Jack & Jill were present to support the event. “It’s great that someone can be cared for in their own home, but we must ensure that supports are continued to be provided to the Family Carers in the work that they do” said Anne Flynn Area Manager for the Carers Association. It is “a delight to have an event such as this in Newbridge and to continue to build on the wonderful community spirit within Kildare”. Anne encouraged everyone to come out on the day and to take part as it’s not only for running, but it’s very achievable for walkers too.
The 10K route will start and finish at Ryston Sports & Social Club Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, and will kick off at at 12 Noon on Sunday, August 19th. This event is a one size fits all as it will attract top Athletes, along with male/female joggers or walkers of all ages and abilities from County of Kildare and surrounding areas. Participants will be representing The Carers Association as well as their favourite charity or club, as this unique event provides a wonderful opportunity to every local charity or voluntary organisation in County Kildare to raise much needed funds.
You will not be disappointed when you book your place for the Kildare mini-marathon, so come join us and have fun. Registration forms are available each week in the Leinster Leader or from the local Carers Association, C/O ARAS, Main Street, Newbridge, Ph: 086 0213749. On-line registrations www.carersireland.com or www.runireland.com. You can also raise sponsorship on www.mycharity.ie . For more information Phone: 086 0213749
Click here to read more.
Click here to download the poster.
Pictured at the launch are L to R: Adrian Brown of Kildare Scouts, Aidan Colgan of Colgan Sports, Syl Merrins of Kildare Sports Partnership, Anne Flynn and Annette McCaul of The Carers Association, Justin Murray Ryston, Meave Dockrell of Jack & Jill and Maeve's daughters Hayley & Sophie.
National Carers Week 2012
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David Lowbridge and Catherine Cox from The Carers Association presenting flowers and a certificate of recognition to Brenda O'Donohue from The Mooney Show for organising 'TEAM BRENDA' to take part in The Womens Mini Marathon 2012 in aid of The Carers Association.
Kildare Carers - Reception at Aras an Uachtarain
Peter Riordan, Carer of the Year 2012 from Naas speaking with President Higgins.
Family Carers from Kildare pictured at Aras an Uachtarain at a special reception for Family Carers. The Carers Association celebrated its 25th Anniversary and President Higgins welcomed over 120 Family to the Aras to join in the celebrations.
Local Carers of the Year Awards 2012
Congratulations to Peter Riordan; Kildare's Carer of the Year 2012 and Ireland's National Carer of the Year 2012.
Peter is pictured here with Ronan and Bernard at his local awards ceremony in May.
Peter Riordan; Kildare's Carer of the Year 2012 picture with (from left to right) Martin Heydon T.D, Anne Flynn Area Manager The Carers Association, and Damien Moylneaux Mayor of Newbridge.
Anne Flynn, area manager, The Carers Association, Kildare and Peter Riordan; Kildare's Carer of the Year 2012
We have moved!
Please note that our office has moved. Our new address is C/O ARAS, Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Interview with World Champion Ken Doherty at the recent Party and Games Night in aid of The Carers Association
Watch here
Pre-Budget 2012 Forum
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National Carers Week, 13th - 19th June, 2011
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Support Group Meetings for Co. Kildare take place in the following places:
Newbridge Carers Resource Centre – last Thursday of month, 11am - 1pm
Athy Local Service Centre, Woodstock St, Athy – last Tuesday of every month, 11am-1pm,
Leixlip Parish Centre, Leixlip, last Friday of month, 10-12pm
Maynooth, TLC Nursing Home, Bi-monthly, last Tues of month 6.30 – 8pm
Newsletters:
Read our Spring 2011 edition here
Training:
Presentation of FETAC Level 5 Certificates in Challenging Behaviour to Carers who recently completed the course in Leixlip.
Presentation of Certificates by the Newbridge Mayor Paddy Kennedy to Family Carers on completing their FETAC Level 5 Practical Home Care Skills course.
Fundraising:
Thanks to all the Kildare companies who assisted with our fundraising by taking a hamper with our “Bear that Cares”
Laois Carers Outreach & Development
Support Group Meetings
All Family Carers and supporters are welcome. Please contact Alison for details on
086-7957086
Photo Gallery
Carers Graduate - Congratulations to all Carers who recently completed their course in Basic Computers
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Support Groups
Photo of our recent launch for our support group meetings.
Local Carers of the Year Awards 2012
Congratulations to Laois's Carer of the Year 2012 Frank Mac auliffe, pictured here with his wife Paula.
Tullamore Resource Centre
Upcoming Events
Strictly Come Dancing, 16th November 2012, at The Court Hotel.
Strictly Come Dancing is back!
Yes after many requests about the smash hit show of 2011, Strictly Come Dancing is making an eagerly awaited return with a new look and new troupe of unlikely dancers.
The Carers Association and Power4Good, are teaming up for the show which will be their own unique version of the show and take place on 16 Nov 2012 in Tullamore Court Hotel.
Under the watchful eyes of Molly Buckley and Sheila Kinsella the search is on for the dancers who will be trained by Lorraine Wynne over a number of weeks in the build up to the stage event of the year which was a huge success in 2011 for the Tullamore Camogie and Gaa clubs.
Watch this space for details in the coming weeks of the new dancers and the main event.
Further event details and sponsor opportunities; Colm Mc Cabe Hospitality Events 087 2700349
Images from some of our recent events
Family Carers Reception at Aras an Uachtarain
Over 120 Family Carers from across the country were welcomed to Aras an Uachtarain on 12th June by President Higgins and wife Sabina to celebrate The Carers Association's 25th Anniversary. Pictured are a group of Offaly Carers including Kelley Farrell, Young Carer of the Year 2010.
Launch of the National Dog Walk, Tullamore
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Denis Kearney from the Carers Association registering his dog "Belle" for the Petmania Dog Walk in Tullamore on Easter Monday 9th April with Rosemary O'Keefe from Petmania.
25th Anniversary Candles for Carers
We intend giving Carers in Laois and Offaly a candle to commemorate our 25th Anniversary which occurs this year. The candle is a symbol of "triump over darkness" which summarises the role of a carer. We know some carers but not all of them, so if you are a carer or you know a carer in Laois or Offaly please let us know and we will arrange to get a candle to you. Otherwise, keep an eye on Mass leaflets in your parish as there will be masses dedicated to carers throughout Laois and Offaly during the year and we will be distributing the candles as these masses also.
Tullamore Mini Marathon, Monday 1st August 2011
Students from Sacred Heart School (Tullamore) presenting a cheque of €200 to staff at our Tullamore Resource Centre. The money was raised from a table quiz held in the school.
Read 'Who Cares'; a poem by Jean Conway, Carer
Sheilah Kinsella, Tullamore Centre Manager with Family Carers from Offaly and CEO, Enda Egan at our Pre Budget Submission to Government on 13th October.
Wexford Resource Centre
Photo Gallery
Wexford Carer of the Year meets President Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain
Anne Toomey, Wexford Carer of the Year travelled to Aras an Uachtarain on 12th June with her daughter Siobhan and met with President Higgins and wife Sabina. Over 120 Family Carers were invited to a special reception by President Higgins to celebrate The Carers Association's 25th Anniversary.
Local Carers of the Year Awards 2012
Congratulations to Anne Toomey Wexford's Carer of the Year 2012, pictured here with her daughter Anne-Marie and Jim Boyce (Judge of Wexford's Local Carer of the Year Award 2012) and Helen and Marian from The Carers Association.
Support Group Meetings
Wexford - every Tuesday from 10.30am - 12.30pm
New Ross - every Monday from 10.30am - 12.30pm
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