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Nominations now open for the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards

Family Carers Ireland is calling on the public to help shine a light on Ireland’s forgotten frontline by nominating a family carer or young carer they know for this year’s Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards. Now in their 15th year, the awards ...

20 Sept 2022 at 09:00

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Day out among events for National Carers Week in Carlow and Kilkenny

National Carers Week (NCW) is beginning on June 13, running until June 19. The aim of Carers Week is to raise awareness of family carers in our community and to acknowledge the amazing work that these carers do day-in and day-out. Carers Week is a ...

02 Jun 2022 at 10:00

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Walk for a cause! The Family Carers Ireland hardship fund needs Kilkenny support

Family Carers Ireland have launched their “Paws for a Cause” national fundraising drive which is taking place during National Carers Week, June7-13, 2021. The charity is asking people all over Ireland to walk or run 24km over 7 days with or ...

27 May 2021 at 13:00

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No one should have to care alone this Christmas – Family Carers Ireland

While Christmas is a time of goodwill and festivities for most, the burden on those caring for their loved ones at home is greatly increased with the majority of schools, residential care centres and support networks closed. Family Carers ...

23 Dec 2019 at 12:48

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Family Carers Ireland Five outlines key questions for Kilkenny candidates

Family Carers Ireland is calling on electoral candidates and the community to prioritise family carers in the next government. Family Carers Ireland is appealing to communities to make their voice count and challenge candidates to commit ...

24 Jan 2020 at 15:20

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Nominations sought for Kilkenny ‘Carer of the Year’ 2018

People in Kilkenny are being urged to nominate a Family Carer from Kilkenny who they think could be awarded the title of Kilkenny ‘Carer of the Year’ 2018. Family Carers Ireland recently launched its CarePlus ‘Carer of the Year’ awards, ...

09 May 2018 at 12:13

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Free mental health support programme launched for carers

A new support programme for carers and supporters of people with mental health challenges has been launched. Mental Health Ireland and Family Carers Ireland have partnered to coproduce a five-week online programme that aims to support ...

11 Apr 2023 at 14:33

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The Alzheimer Society’s family carer training returns to Kilkenny

Family carers of loved ones with dementia are being urged to attend its upcoming Face-to-Face Family Carer Training Course in Kilkenny. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland will provide the positive and practical training that aims to ...

20 Jul 2023 at 10:31

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Linda is named Kilkenny Netwatch Family Carer of the Year

Linda Milward, from Ayrfield, Kilkenny, has been announced as this year’s Netwatch Kilkenny Family Carer of the Year by Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers. Linda cares for her daughter ...

24 Nov 2021 at 17:16

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Kilkenny family carer of the year announced!

Betty McCormack has been named Netwatch’s Kilkenny family carer of the year. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional dedication and commitment of family carers across the nation who provide vital care at home for ...

14 Nov 2023 at 12:00

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Gallery: Kilkenny open day marks Carers Week

As part of National Carers Week, Family Carers Ireland Carlow Kilkenny held an open day in their new office location in Butler Court, 14 Patrick St Kilkenny, last Friday, June 13.in Butler Court, 14 Patrick St Kilkenny, last ...

17 Jun 2025 at 16:16

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Family Carers Ireland call for extension of Covid-19 bonus

Family Carers Ireland has called on the government to recognise the vital role of family carers during Covid-19 in helping to keep loved ones safe by extending the €1,000 Covid bonus to all full time family carers. This ...

19 Jan 2022 at 16:19

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