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Damien’s Story

Damien Douglas of Lucan, Co. Dublin, has cared for his twin girls Ailis and Una for over twenty years. The girls suffer from a chromosomal abnormality … Read More... about Damien’s Story

Donagh’s Story

12 year-old Donagh O’ Sullivan from Glengarriff, Co. Cork, helps to care for his younger brother Diarmaid, who has special needs. Diarmaid has autism, … Read More... about Donagh’s Story

Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer Carroll cares for her two children, Alex, 8, and Ava, who is 3 and a wheelchair user. Both children live with a genetic disorder, osteogenesis … Read More... about Jennifer’s Story

Mary’s Story

Mary Galvin has cared for her granddaughter Máiréad for the past 33 years. Máiréad has severe cerebral palsy, and is entirely dependent on carers for all … Read More... about Mary’s Story

Homecare consultation welcome but must meet broad spectrum of needs

Family Carers Ireland welcomes launch of consultation on a new home care scheme, however says scheme must meet a broad spectrum of needs Family Carers Ireland welcomes Minister for Health, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly’s opening of a public consultation on home care services. However, the […]

Family Carers Ireland Regional Carers’ Forums 2017

Family Carers Ireland’s 2017 Regional Carers’ Forums will take place over the coming fortnight. These Forums offer the opportunity for staff around the country to engage with and listen to carers, and to address both regional and national issues of importance to them. Each forum will feature a discussion of the Strategic Plan for the organisation, and include […]

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