You are invited to attend ASI's Social Club on the second Monday of each month at 10.30am.

For more information, contact Mary 087 0680714

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

Registration via Eventbrite - www.eventbrite.ie/e/family-carers-conference-tickets-1988478846759?aff=oddtdtcreator

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 

Family carers in Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath are invited to come along on a day trip to Leinster House. View the Dáil and Seanad Chambers and learn about the legislative process. Lunch will be provided. Places are limited for this event.

Buses will be provided for this event. Collection points will be Errigal Hotel, Cootehill, Co Cavan and City North Hotel, Junction 7 , Co Meath.

To register email Adrian at acawley@familycarers.ie or Louise at lcosgrove@familycarers.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:

• 10am-11.30am and
• 7.30pm - 9pm

You are welcome to join one or both sessions.

Register Here

For queries, email dublinsouthcitywestcs@familycarer.ie

A gentle wellness session for family carers offering time to pause and recharge. Chair yoga encourages safe movement and relaxation, an essential talk shares practical wellbeing tools, and a calming sound bath supports deep rest, stress reduction, and emotional balance in a supportive, welcoming environment designed especially for carers today.

There is a cost of €5 each.

Register via email limerickcs@familycarers.ie

Carers in Laois and Offaly are invited to explore Bunratty castle this National Carers Week. This visit will be followed by lunch in Bunratty.

Spaces are limited.

To register email Niamh at nlynch@familycarers.ie

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

Join us for the Carer's Mass, providing a welcoming space for reflection, and community recognition for those in caregiving roles.

if you would like to see the mass but cannot attend in person it is available on stream -
https://www.dioceseofkerry.ie/parish/ardfert-kilmoyley/

You may wish to email kerrycs@familycarers.ie if you are planning to attend.

You are invited to attend ASI's Social Club on the second Monday of each month at 10.30am.

For more information, contact Mary 087 0680714

Join Jason Carroll, FCI Support Manager in Co Wexford, Matt English, Community Mental Health Nurse, and fellow carers for a cuppa, a chat, information and support in your caring role. This group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

There may even be a slice of delicious apple tart or other delights available (New Ross carers are good bakers).

We hope to see you there!

*This group occurs every month of the year on the second Monday of the month except August

 

Do you need advice and support with your caring role?

We offer a holistic plan to assist you in navigating your caring role which can include advice and guidance on Rights & Entitlements, care planning, emergency planning, training, counselling, respite, advocacy and much more.

Your local support manager, Elaine Rooney is running a series of carer clinics.

To make an appointment contact Elaine on 086 836 3842 or email donegalcs@familycarers.ie

This half day wellness event has been designed for Caring for the caregivers Programme for all those working in the caring field. The session, designed specifically with caregivers in mind, will provide participants the opportunity to experience mindfulness and compassion practices for themselves with a view to integrating them into daily life as a means of well-being and resilience.

Family Carers in Dublin's North west and city are invited to join this event.

The day will include practical stress-management and self-care tips, an introduction to mindfulness and meditation with practices, mindful walking, and time in nature in their garden labyrinth and an opportunity to be in a safe, compassionate space to take time for yourself.

Lunch will be provided afterwards.

For any queries, contact dublinnorthcitywestcs@familycarers.ie

Restore Balance: Caring for the Carers is a structured, wellbeing workshop designed

to support individuals in caring roles to restore their energy, build self-awareness, and

develop sustainable self-care practices.

Facilitated by Gillian O’Gorman, burnout prevention coach, the workshop provides a safe,

reflective space for participants to pause, reconnect with their own needs, and prioritise

their own wellbeing.

A core element of the programme is bringing carers together to share similar experiences, to

feel heard, and to listen without judgement. The workshop creates space for participants to

let go of daily pressures, be present for themselves, and reduce the sense of isolation that

can often come with caring roles.

Through a blend of guided breathwork, reflective exercises, and facilitated group

connection, participants are supported to:

• Understand their stress responses and nervous system patterns

• Explore personal values and boundaries that underpin wellbeing

• Reframe unhelpful thought patterns and internal pressures

• Develop a realistic, personalised self-care routine

• Connect with others through shared experience and mutual support

Followed by lunch after Blue Haven Hotel 3 Pearse St, Sleveen, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 NA72 @1pm- 2pm

corksouthwestcs@familycarers.ie.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by Monday 1st June to cork corksouthwestcs@familycarers.ie or contacting the office on 021 245 2698.

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

Family carers are invited to join us for a gentle and restorative Summer Saunter in the beautiful grounds of Turlough House.

Beginning at 11:00am with a relaxed stroll, the morning offers time for connection, fresh air, and quiet reflection. At 12:00pm, we will enjoy tea, coffee, and light refreshments in the café, followed at 1:00pm by a supportive workshop, Recognising and Responding to Carer Burnout, in the workshop space at the café area.

A lovely opportunity to pause, connect, and focus on your wellbeing.

For more information or to book your spot, email: mayocs@familycarers.ie or call 0949041148.

Social Club Connemara

Healthy County Galway, in partnership with The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, is delighted to
announce the launch of two Dementia Cafés and one social club in Connemara, located in
Carraroe, Clifden, and Lettermullen, starting in May. The cafés have received funding from
Healthy County Galway, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, and Creative Ireland.

These cafés will provide a warm and welcoming environment for people living with cognitive
impairment and their carers to meet, connect, and share experiences

Dementia Cafés offer an opportunity for individuals to share
their experiences and obtain reliable information on dementia care and supports, free of
charge. Each café will feature a planned schedule of activities and talks each month, catering to
both people living with dementia and their carer.

About Dementia Cafés:
Dementia Cafés provide a supportive and inclusive space for individuals affected by dementia.
These cafés are designed to foster a sense of community and belonging, where attendees can
engage in meaningful conversations, participate in activities, and access valuable resources.

The monthly activities and talks are tailored to address the needs and interests of both people
living with dementia and their carers, ensuring a holistic approach to support and care.

Benefits of Attending:
• Social Connection: Meet others who are experiencing similar challenges and build a
network of support.
• Information and Resources: Access reliable information on dementia care, services,
and supports.
• Activities and Engagement: Participate in a variety of activities designed to stimulate
cognitive function and enhance well-being.
• Support for Carers: Gain insights and practical advice on caring for someone with
dementia and find respite in a supportive environment.

Contact Teresa 087 7212329 for more information

Come along to an informative talk on gross motor skills and their influence on learning and behaviour, delivered by Karla McGuire, founder of Star of the Sea Neurodevelopment Therapy.

Carers can also access individual one?to?one, face?to?face support with the local support manager Elaine, available before and after the session to discuss needs and practical strategies.

There will be a light lunch after the talk from 12.30-1.30pm.

Wellbeing session for carers in Killiney on Monday 8th June.

11.30 refreshments and wellbeing talk,

12pm Tai Chi for Carers

1.130 pm Light lunch

dweafer@familycarers.ie – 0404-33052

We are offering a free event for family carers who are looking after an older person at home.

For Carers Week

Icebreaker, Lunch and Well-being event

Also opportunity to have your blood pressure checked

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

For further details or make an enquiry contact Diane Donnelly, Carer’s Development/Dementia Officer on: 0872770103 or email diane.donnelly@hse.ie

Join us for an afternoon of Tea, Coffee, and Cakes in a relaxed space. Being a carer can often feel isolating, so we invite you to step away from your daily routine, enjoy some delicious treats, and connect with others who truly understand your experience. Come for the coffee, stay for the community and conversation.

To register email: kerrycarersupports@familycarers.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/

A clear, informative session for family carers explaining the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme.

Delivered by Senior Manager Vicky Ward, it outlines eligibility, application steps, financial considerations, and common questions, offering practical guidance and reassurance to help carers make informed decisions about long?term care planning with confidence and clarity

To book your spot, email clarecs@familycarers.ie or call 065 6866515.

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 

A peer supportive coffee afternoon for family carers offers a relaxed, informal space to meet others who understand the caring role. Over tea and coffee, carers can chat, share experiences, offer mutual support, and enjoy time out in a warm, welcoming environment that reduces isolation and encourages connection.

Email clarecs@familycarers.ie or call 065 6866516 or just come along on the day.

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

A candle making workshop for family carers offers a calming, creative experience away from daily demands. Participants learn simple techniques, choose fragrances, and create their own candles while chatting with others. The session promotes relaxation, mindfulness, and connection, providing time out, stress relief, and a handmade reminder of self-care and wellbeing.

Register for this free event by emailing clarecs@familycarers.ie or call 065 6866517

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

A peer supportive coffee morning for family carers offers a relaxed, informal space to meet others who understand the caring role. Over tea and coffee, carers can chat, share experiences, offer mutual support, and enjoy time out in a warm, welcoming environment that reduces isolation and encourages connection.

To book, contact email galwaycs@familycarers.ie or just drop in.

A respite day at the Sccul Sanctuary in Galway offers a peaceful retreat from daily pressures, nestled in a calm, natural setting. Participants are invited to slow down, rest, and reconnect through gentle wellbeing activities, quiet reflection, nourishing food, and supportive company—creating space to restore energy, clarity, and a sense of inner calm.

Bus picking up at UL Access Campus – beside Irish Wheelchair Association V94 045W @ 9AM. There is a cost of €10, payable on the day.

Book your spot by emailing limerickcs@familycarers.ie.

Family carers are invited to register for this Emergency First Aid Training with David Grogan. This session is tailored for family carers providing care in the home.

Light lunch will be provided.

Places are limited.

To register, email Jason at jcarroll@familycarers.ie

This free event, organised and facilitated by Family Carers Ireland, will include a session delivered by Mayo Mental Health Association. The session will offer practical information and support around understanding mental health, managing stress, building resilience, and learning about the supports available to you as a carer.

A light lunch will be provided, followed by an opportunity for group discussion in a relaxed and supportive setting.

To book your place, email: mayocs@familycarers.ie or call 094 9041148

A day retreat for family carers at Shannon Estuary Way Retreat offers a peaceful coastal escape. Set in nature, the retreat provides gentle wellbeing activities, shared meals, quiet reflection, and supportive company. Designed to restore energy, reduce stress, and offer carers meaningful time to rest, reconnect, and feel valued together.

For more information or to book your free spot, email clarecs@familycarers.ie or call 065 6866518.

Wellbeing Morning in Koru Wellness Centre on Tuesday 9th June from 10am to 1pm. The wellbeing morning will include a Breathwork Session, Refreshments and finish with a Sound Bath. Places limited and so booking is essential

contact the Kilkenny Centre to book your place 056 7721424.

Family carers in South Tipperary are invited to attended a Carers Mass featuring performances from our Carers Choir on Tuesday 9th June at 10am with tea/coffee to follow at 11am in the Talbot hotel.

Advance booking is required.

To register, email kconnolly@familycarers.ie or tel. 052 7447102

Summer Wellbeing Session: Breath, Ease & Gentle Movement for family carers.

Carers in North County Dublin are invited to join Córa — yoga therapist, mindfulness teacher, and life coach — for a soft summer pause. As we ease into the summer months, the body naturally leans toward openness: breath deepens, shoulders soften, and a little more lightness becomes possible. This 90 minute session invites you to follow that gentle shift — to stretch, breathe, and unwind what has been held.
Through gentle mindful movement, calming breathwork, and quiet moments of presence, we’ll welcome the spaciousness and warmth this season offers. Suitable for all ages and abilities, with seated and standing options throughout. Total beginners warmly welcomed.
Come as you are and let the ease of summer settle into your body

Places are limited.

Light lunch provided after the session.

Register Here.

Any queries, contact Marie at mkennedy@familycarers.ie

2 hour coffee morning free to the community where carers will gather together to acknowledge their contributions to their loved ones.

Please contact Pamela on 0892625794 if you would like to come along for a coffee and chat.

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

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

Last aid provides inspiration and support to prompt conversation and thoughts, to prepare for the end of life you wish for yourself or those you care for.

Topics will include:

• Dying as a normal part of life
• Planning ahead
• Relieving suffering
• Final goodbyes

Light refreshments will be served.

To register, email Niamh at nlynch@familycarers.ie or register here.

This is an empowerment workshop for family carers.

It has two main priorities;

1. To support a proactive approach to looking after your health and wellbeing.

2. Support you to communicate more successfully with doctors regarding the person you are caring for.

Increase your confidence in discussing the impact of caring on your own health and wellbeing, and about discussing your concerns for the person you are caring for. This workshop will support you to develop assertive conversations.

You will learn the stages of caregiver identity, health risks and help seeking, the role of the G.P, preparing for a G.P. visit, communication skills and practical tools to support such communication.

Tea, coffee and Pastries provided.

To secure your FREE place contact Michelle at training@familycarers.ie / 061 517627

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 

Join us for a legal talk for Family Carers, with Solicitor, Sharon Cahir.

Followed by a light lunch until 1:30pm.

Speaker: Sharon Cahir from Sharon Cahir & Co Solicitors. Sharon is highly regarded for her professionalism, preparedness, and most especially for her human touch.

REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/e/legal-talk-tickets-1989299398050?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a chat to see what supports Family Carers Ireland could offer you and to meet other carers in your area.

Hope to see you there.

This group will meet in the library, on the second Tuesday of each month.

For any queries, contact Adrian on acawley@familycarers.ie or 0429740423

Wellbeing Event

Join us for this session which will focus on guided meditation, tapping exercises and wellness techniques.

A light lunch will be provided.

Places are limited.

Have a cuppa and meet with your fellow carers and local Support Manager Peter Cox in the community.

The carer support group meeting provides carers with an update on information, services and supports within FCI, as well as providing carers with the opportunity to meet other carers, enjoy a cup of tea and have a laugh.

For more information, contact Peter at 086-1727169

A clear, practical session on rights and entitlements for family carers, delivered by senior manager Vicky Ward. The talk outlines key supports, payments, and services, explains how to access them, and offers guidance on advocacy and next steps, empowering carers with information and confidence to navigate systems confidently with ease.

Book your place by emailing galwaycs@familycarers.ie.

If you’re always giving to others, this Reiki-infused sound bath is your chance to receive - release tension, calm the mind, restore energy, and enjoy deep rest in a supportive space.

The session will be followed by hot cocoa, tea, coffee, and sandwiches.
Plus each carer will receive a self-care goodie bag.

FYI, contraindications for sound are first trimester pregnancy, pacemaker, sound sensitive epilepsy.

Places are limited. For queries, email Siobhan at sphelan@familycarers.ie

Enjoy a relaxing Waterbus trip for family carers, departing Donegal Town Pier at 11.30am. Take in scenic views, fresh air, and time to unwind together.

The day continues with a warm, social lunch at the Harbour Hotel at 2pm, offering a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy good company.

Family Carers from Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim are invited to come along.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/waterbus-trip-tickets-1987599594893?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Are you caring for someone ?

We, along with Donegal Family Resoure Centre, are offering a free event for family carers who are looking after an older person at home.

For Carers Week

Tuesday 9th June, Harvey’s Point Hotel, Donegal Town.

11.30am – 2.30pm

Icebreaker, Lunch and Selfcare Session with Relaxation & Pampering treats

Also opportunity to have your blood pressure checked

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

For further details or make an enquiry contact

Diane Donnelly, Carer’s Development/Dementia Officer on: 0872770103 or email diane.donnelly@hse.ie

Step away from the daily routine and join us on a Wellbeing & Connection Trip, a day dedicated entirely to you. This excursion offers you some time off, to reduce stress and connect with other carers. Enjoy a peaceful change of scenery, engaging wellness activities, and the chance to share stories in a supportive environment. It’s more than just a trip; it’s an opportunity to recharge, reflect, and return home feeling refreshed.

Please note places for this event are limited

To register email: kerrycarersupports@familycarers.ie

Step away from the daily routine and join us on a Wellbeing & Connection Trip, a day dedicated entirely to you. This excursion offers you some time off, to reduce stress and connect with other carers. Enjoy a peaceful change of scenery, engaging wellness activities, and the chance to share stories in a supportive environment. It’s more than just a trip; it’s an opportunity to recharge, reflect, and return home feeling refreshed.

Please note places for this event are limited

To register please contact: Lynne Dennehy ldennehy@familycarers.ie

Or Peter Cox pcox@familycaers.ie

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 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

Louth Roslea Salt Haven & Wellness Centre Wellness Session:

Family carers are invited to a wellness session involving a healing circle, guided meditation, tapping exercises and wellness techniques. Light lunch provided.

To register email Louise at lcosgrove@familycarers.ie or text 086 021 3798

Feel the need to switch off?

Join us for a relaxed, pressure-free session designed to help you unwind and try something new. No experience is needed - just bring yourself!

All materials included.

Places are limited.

REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/e/cavan-arts-crafts-national-carers-week-tickets-1989297280717?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

A deeply restorative Reiki-infused sound bath created to support and replenish those who spend their lives caring for others.
If you’re constantly giving your time, energy, and attention to others, this Reiki-infused sound bath offers you a chance to receive. Through gentle sound vibrations and subtle Reiki energy, the session is designed to ease emotional and physical tension, calm an overactive mind, and help restore your energy reserves. This is a quiet, supportive space where carers can step out of responsibility for a while, reconnect with themselves, and experience deep rest and renewal—so you can continue to care for others without losing yourself in the process.
Refreshments will be provided.

Register Here

For queries, email dublinnorthcitywestcs@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 

Western Alzheimers are pleased to announce a new Carer Support Group Meeting being held the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the Ard Ri House Hotel in Tuam - H54 V267 from 8pm-9.30pm.

The support group is facilitated by Mary - a Dementia Nurse Specialist, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. It is also an excellent opportunity for carers to connect with each other to share a better understanding of the effect of Dementia on the person themselves and on those caring for them. Walk ins are welcome. For more information, please contact 094 93 64900. *Meetings suspended for the months of July and August.

We would like to show support for family carers in our community by arranging to meet for a walk in our local public park, The Porchfields in Trim, on Wednesday 10th June from 6pm on. All are welcome to attend and show support. Not a fundraising event. We want to offer support, show solidarity and provide community and connection to family carers who often feel isolated. We will promote the event through our social media pages and mailing lists.

Eimear Wright (committee secretary) Phone: 0876981436 Email: trimautismfriendlytown@gmail.com

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 

A presentation for family carers focusing on mental health awareness, stress management, and self?care. It explores common challenges carers face, practical coping strategies, and available supports, encouraging reflection, connection, and reassurance.

Designed to be informative, compassionate, and empowering, it helps carers prioritise wellbeing while continuing their caring role with confidence.

For enquiries or registration, email limerickcs@familycarers.ie.

The focus of this workshop is to help parents understand how to reduce stress and behaviours by implementing structure and a predictable rountine.

Book soon as places are limited.

REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/e/cavan-ot-workshop-for-parents-of-children-with-additional-needs-tickets-1989298625740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Meet your local Carer Support Manager and other family carers in the FCI office on Wednesday of National Carers Week. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow carers and learn about supports available through Family Carers Ireland.

No need to register, just drop by!

A peer support group for family carers to get together along with Support Manager Richie Molloy in Clonmel.

No need to register, please call in for a cuppa and a chat.

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30am to 12:00pm in Ripples Cafe for our peer support group and meet other carers in your area in a relaxed manner.

New members are always welcome.
Refreshments provided.

For all information please contact sligocarersupports@familycarers.ie

Join us for an information session with MABS (Money Advice & Budgeting Service).

Key topics incl. budgeting effectively, reducing debt & building sustainable financial habits.

Places limited. Advance booking required.

To register, email kconnolly@familycarers.ie or tel. 052 7447102

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

Living Well is a free group programme delivered over 6 workshops (2.5hrs x 6). It is delivered by trained leaders, most of whom are also living with a long-term health condition.

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.

Starting 13/09/2023 To Register: Contact Liam Gildea, Programme Administrator Phone: 086 0142675, Email: lgildea@southmayo.com

Join us for a legal talk for Family Carers, with Solicitor, Sharon Cahir.

Followed by a light lunch until 1:30pm.

Speaker: Sharon Cahir from Sharon Cahir & Co Solicitors. Sharon is highly regarded for her professionalism, preparedness, and most especially for her human touch.

REGISTER HERE: www.eventbrite.ie/e/legal-talk-tickets-1989299398050?aff=oddtdtcreator

A gentle, hands-on macrame workshop offering family carers time to unwind, connect and be creative. Participants learn simple knotting techniques, create a small decorative piece, and enjoy a calm, supportive environment. No experience required; materials provided, with space for conversation, relaxation, and mindful creativity and shared moments of encouragement together.

Email clarecs@familycarers.ie or call 065 6866519 to book your free place.

This session introduces practical stress busting techniques to help manage everyday pressures, alongside gentle, guided practices in compassionate enquiry. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or simply want to strengthen your wellbeing, this session is an invitation to slow down & tune in to your self-care needs.

For more information or to register, email leitrimcarersupports@familycarers.ie.

Grow Mental Health is a charity that provides free, friendly community based, peer support groups for anyone who is experiencing a mental health issue.

The Family Resource Centre in Claremorris hold Grow Mental Health Peer Support Meetings every Wednesday from 11am-1pm at the Family Resource Centre, Mount Street, Claremorris, Co. Mayo (F12H2C2). Everyone is welcome to join a safe, supportive space to share, listen, and connect with others. Grow meetings are free, confidential, and open to anyone seeking support for their mental wellbeing

Contact Cecilia for more information: 086 1074695 or ceciliatrench@grow.ie

Meath Roslea Salt Haven & Wellness Centre Wellness Session: Join us for a healing circle, guided meditation, tapping exercises and wellness techniques.

Light lunch provided to family carers participating.

To register email Louise at lcosgrove@familycarers.ie or text 086 021 3798

Join Tina Kennedy for a relaxing and calming hour of breath, meditation and gentle movement/stretching this national carers week. It's a great way to boost your flexibility and calm your mind without needing a yoga mat. No experience needed and all ages and abilities are welcome.

Light lunch will be provided after the session.

Register Here

Any queries, contact mkennedy@familycarers.ie

Unwind with a gentle restorative yoga session, followed by a deeply soothing relaxation experience and delightful light lunch.

To register for this wellbeing session, email Deborah at dweafer@familycarers.ie

A special treat for National Carers Week - join us for a relaxing Wellness Retreat designed especially for Family Carers. The morning will include gentle stretching, meditation, mindfulness, and an Angel Card reading.
Take some well deserved time for yourself in a calm and supportive space. Afterwards, enjoy a light lunch and the opportunity to chat and connect with other carers in your area.
(Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.)
Small investment of €5 per person.

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

Family Carers in Kildare and West Wicklow are invited to join us for a day trip to the National Stud guided tour followed by lunch in the Japanese Gardens.

If you can, take some time out to enjoy a tour and nice food and chat with other carers.

Places are limited for this event.

Register Here

Any queries, contact Siobhan at sphelan@familycarers.ie

Western Alzheimers Roscommon Dementia Music Memory Social Club.

This social group is for individuals with dementia and their plus one (family or carer) to take time out and meet others while enjoying some music, dance and a cuppa!

A good opportunity to connect with others in your community with a positive effect on your physical, mental, and social health.

Location: Quad Roscommon Youth Centre, F42 CH70.

Every Thursday, starting on the 28th of September

Time: 11:30am to 13:00pm

For further Information - Call 094-9364900

Join us for a relaxing Athlone Escape as part of National Carers Week. Carers are invited to make their own way to Athlone for an 11:45am meet-up. Enjoy a lovely boat trip on the Shannon, lunch together, an afternoon stroll around the town, and time for a little retail therapy before returning home by train.

A wonderful chance to enjoy good company, fresh surroundings, and a well-deserved day away. There is a cost of 10 euro.

Family carers in Roscommon, Galway and Mayo are invited to sign up using the link below.

Register Here

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 

Trusts and Wills legal talk with local councillor Aoife Masterson. Learn how to effectively plan for the future as a family carer.

Light refreshments will be served.

To register, Click here

Are you caring for someone ?

We are offering a free event for family carers who are looking after an older person at home.

12pm – 3pm

Icebreakers. Lunch and Guest speaker Gerry Farrell ‘Minding yourself’.

Also opportunity to have your blood pressure checked

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

For further details or make an enquiry contact

Diane Donnelly, Carer’s Development/Dementia Officer on: 0872770103 or email diane.donnelly@hse.ie

Are you caring for someone ?

We are offering a free event for family carers who are looking after an older person at home.

Thursday 11th June, Tara Hotel, Killybegs. 12pm – 3pm

Icebreakers. Lunch and Pottery

Also opportunity to have your blood pressure checked

BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

For further details or make an enquiry contact

Diane Donnelly, Carer’s Development/Dementia Officer/Programme Coordinator on: 0872770103 or email diane.donnelly@hse.ie

Join Darren in a guided breathwork experience, through a mix of science-based techniques. Learn how the breath influences our overall wellbeing, come away with skills that will support everything from sleep issues, anxiety, asthma and fatigue to heightening your daily energy, focus and stamina.

Comfortable clothing and shoes recommended.

Places are limited for this session. To book your free place, email sligocs@familycarers.ie

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 

We're celebrating National Carers Week with Afternoon tea in Hobson's restaurant in the Tower Hotel.

Places are limited, advanced booking required. €10 per person.

To register, email jcarroll@familycarers.ie.

A relaxed Walk of the Three Bridges in Limerick especially for family carers. This gentle, guided stroll offers a chance to enjoy fresh air, light movement, and meaningful conversation. It provides a welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, and enjoy mutual support while taking time out together.

We will meet at Family Carers Ireland Office, Georges Quay, Limerick V94 CK06

Email limerickcs@familycarers.ie to book.

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

Restorative Yoga Wellbeing Session (50mins)
provided by Paola Kennedy of Selfandothers.ie in her Tralee studio.

This is appropriate for complete yoga beginners and enthusiasts alike.
This is a session that will promote relaxation with some mindful slow movement.
Starting with grounding techniques, breathing, followed by warming up, stretching and then the restorative poses with the use of our props like bolsters and essentials oils. The class will finish with a gentle meditation.

Date weds 10th June
Time 4pm-4.50pm
Address: 4 Courthouse Ln, Tralee, Co. Kerry. (This is right beside Pollymaths Book shop V92 N627)
Parking: on street parking in Ashe St

There is a cost of €2 for this activity; places are limited.

Register - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6jE1xQzTwkCQ-R8NeDK5qUtL3Ew7quhJl1wPjhXw8n5UQkYyN1BFN1MxVENVVEVTRlBVNDZISEFONC4u&route=shorturl

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

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 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

Join other family carers in the Athenry area for the monthly Athenry Carers Support Group.

Meetings take place from 7-9pm on the second Wednesday of the month (excl. July and August) at the Skylark Centre in Athenry.

New members are always most welcome.

For more information, please contact the FCI Team at 093 30061 or email galwaycarersupports@familycarers.ie

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 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

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

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

The Headford Carer Support Group meet on the second Thursday of every month in the upstairs Kitchen of Moyne Villa FC in Headford from 8-10pm.

New members are most welcome.

Come and have a chat, a cup of tea and get support and advice from others who care.

For more information, please contact the FCI Team at 093 30061 or email galwaycarersupports@familycarers.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 local support manager Fiona for a cuppa and a chat to see what supports Family Carers Ireland can offer you, and meet other carers in your area.

For any queries, contact Fiona at fhartigan@familycarers.ie or 065 6866515

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 your local support manager, Jean Ryan, and other family carers for lunch at the Abbeycourt Hotel in Nenagh.

To book email northtipperarycs@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.

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 Us for the Japanese Gardens Trip in Waterford and celebrate National Carers Week!

Ready for a chill day surrounded by stunning nature? Come along on our in-person trip to the beautiful Japanese Gardens in Waterford. It's the perfect spot to unwind, snap some cool photos, and soak in the peaceful vibes of authentic Japanese landscaping. Whether you're a garden fan or just looking to escape the usual, this trip is a great chance to relax and meet other carers.

Trip is open to all family carers in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Itinerary;

8.45am pick up at FCI Ennis

9.30am pick up at Jetland, Limerick

10.30am pick up Nenagh (Nenagh retail park near Costa Coffee)

12.30 – 2pm lunch at Tramore Golf Club (2 courses)

2.30 – 3.30pm guided tour of Japanese gardens

Free time until 5.30pm to explore Tramore town, beach and relax.

Depart Tramore at 6pm sharp.

€27.50 per person.

Eventbrite Registration only using link below;

Register Here!

Join Us for the Japanese Gardens Trip in Waterford and celebrate National Carers Week!

Ready for a chill day surrounded by stunning nature? Come along on our in-person trip to the beautiful Japanese Gardens in Waterford. It's the perfect spot to unwind, snap some cool photos, and soak in the peaceful vibes of authentic Japanese landscaping. Whether you're a garden fan or just looking to escape the usual, this trip is a great chance to relax and meet other carers.

Trip is open to all family carers in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Itinerary;

8.45am pick up at FCI Ennis

9.30am pick up at Jetland, Limerick

10.30am pick up Nenagh (Nenagh retail park near Costa Coffee)

12.30 – 2pm lunch at Tramore Golf Club (2 courses)

2.30 – 3.30pm guided tour of Japanese gardens

Free time until 5.30pm to explore Tramore town, beach and relax.

Depart Tramore at 6pm sharp.

€27.50 per person.

Eventbrite Registration only using link below;

Register Here!

Join Us for the Japanese Gardens Trip in Waterford and celebrate National Carers Week!

Ready for a chill day surrounded by stunning nature? Come along on our in-person trip to the beautiful Japanese Gardens in Waterford. It's the perfect spot to unwind, snap some cool photos, and soak in the peaceful vibes of authentic Japanese landscaping. Whether you're a garden fan or just looking to escape the usual, this trip is a great chance to relax and meet other carers.

Trip is open to all family carers in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Itinerary;

8.45am pick up at FCI Ennis

9.30am pick up at Jetland, Limerick

10.30am pick up Nenagh (Nenagh retail park near Costa Coffee)

12.30 – 2pm lunch at Tramore Golf Club (2 courses)

2.30 – 3.30pm guided tour of Japanese gardens

Free time until 5.30pm to explore Tramore town, beach and relax.

Depart Tramore at 6pm sharp.

€27.50 per person.

Eventbrite Registration only using link below;

Register Here!

Coffee Morning, join us for a relaxing coffee morning, meet your support manager Alvina, & other family carers. Ask questions, share stories and enjoy scrumptious baked treats with people who understand your caring journey.

No need to register, just come along!

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

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Join Elaine Rooney at her information stand at the Rosnowlagh Farmers Market for a chat and a coffee.

Email donegalcs@familycarers.ie or call 0868363843 for more information

Take a well-deserved break and join us for a day trip. Family carers in Dublin and beyond are invited to attend this outing, designed to offer carers a peaceful escape, beginning with a wander through historic and atmospheric Waterford, Ireland's oldest city. Afterward, we will go to the 70-acre botanical paradise of Mount Congreve, where you can enjoy a tranquil, fragrant walk and soak in the restorative beauty of the gardens. Watch a short video of the estate and gardens here.

• Cost 20 euro
• Lunch Included
• Bus Provided

Pick up 10am : Luas Stop Redcow,

Pick up 10.15am: FCI Office Unit 8, 4075 Kingswood Road, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24, D24F212

Carers outside of Dublin are welcome to attend and can meet us in Waterford. Bus only available from Dublin.

Register Here

Join us for a well walk with guide Neil Dennehy.

WellWalks offer unique combinations of therapeutic mindfulness, gentle fitness & physical therapy exercises, wellness talks, plant uses, local stories and mythology, sustainability and leave-no-trace awareness in a variety of stunning nature spots. Reset, recharge and reconnect with your natural state as we walk, talk and enjoy a range of tension-relieving, posture improving and calm-inducing mindful practices, with interesting talks in beautiful, natural surroundings

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 

Join Community Support Manager Niamh to learn more about the free supports and services offered by Family Carers Ireland.

No need to register, just come along!

The Basics & Beyond with ADHD Coach Aoife Hughes. Gain a deeper understanding of ADHD by discovering its full range of traits and how they manifest in daily life. This informative and thought-provoking workshop will explore key facts about ADHD and delve into its neurobiological foundations, all through a neuro affirmative lens.

Places are limited, to book your place email sligocs@familycarers.ie

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping is a simple effective self-help tool that helps the body relax. Participants will learn how to tap on specific points on the body to calm the body and relieve feelings of anxiety and stress. It is a mind-body therapy that combines elements of acupuncture, and energy healing with modern psychology.

Light lunch provided will be provided after the session.

For any queries, email Marie at mkennedy@familycarers.ie

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 

Carers in Carlow and Kilkenny are invited to afternoon tea at the Seven Oaks hotel to celebrate National Carers Week.

Places are limited.

To register, email carlowcs@familycarers.ie

Take a seat, take a breath and reconnect. Chair yoga and mindfullness to help you stretch, relax, recharge and have fun. No experience needed.

We're celebrating National Carers Week with Afternoon tea in the Talbot hotel.

Places are limited, advanced booking required. €10 per person.

To register, email jcarroll@familycarers.ie.

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 

Enjoy an afternoon of relaxing physical bliss with Lynda Coady, founder of Lynda Coady Therapy Clinic and trained Emmett practitioner. Lynda will explain and gently demonstrate the EMMETT Technique, offering practical experience of its benefits.

The session concludes with a light afternoon tea, providing time to relax, reflect, and connect.

To book your free spot, email donegalcs@familycarers.ie or call 0868363842

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Online Event Location:  Register Here 

Family carers are warmly invited to join us for a deeply restorative day of relaxation, reflection, and self-care, beginning at 11:00am.

The day will open with tea and a gentle sharing circle, followed by light movement inspired by Qi Gong, simple mindfulness and seated meditation practices, wellness tips, and a soothing 70-minute sound bath session with local facilitators.

A light lunch will be provided, with the option of a gentle walk outdoors later in the day. Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for light outdoor activity. A beautiful opportunity to pause, restore your energy, and reconnect with yourself and others.

Find out more or register your interest by emailing mayocs@familycarers.ie or call 0949041148

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.

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The day will run from 10am to 4pm What to expect: Gentle Yoga & Relaxation Time in Nature Connection & Support Nourishing Lunch & Treats Cost €105

Ash Biggs yoga@arkyoga.ie 087 9596482 Buk.ie/ark

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.

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Gentle restorative yoga invites deep rest through long, slow, supported postures using bolsters and blankets to release physical, mental, and emotional tension. Simple breathing exercises help regulate the nervous system.

Suitable for all bodies and ages, this nourishing session offers time to restore, connect, and unwind with teas and treats.

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.

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