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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 follows the announcement from ...

19 Jan 2022 at 16:19

National News

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 the ...

11 Apr 2023 at 14:33

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'Amazing' Ciara Lynch from Ballybofey named Donegal Family Carer of the Year

Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year is Ciara Lynch from Ballybofey. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional dedication and commitment of family carers across the ...

10 Nov 2023 at 12:48

Local News

The Donegal Women's Centre to host an information session on referendum

The Donegal Women's Centre are hosting an information session with speakers from the National Women's Council and Family Carers Ireland on how people in Donegal can get involved in the upcoming referendum. On March 8, Irish citizens ...

08 Feb 2024 at 13:03

National News

'No one should have to care alone' - Family Carers Ireland make urgent appeal to public

Family Carers Ireland has made an urgent appeal to the public to get behind its national fundraising drive ‘Paws for a Cause’ to support family carers in crisis. With the rising cost of living hitting family carers ...

09 Jun 2022 at 15:28

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

Local News

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, June 7-13, 2021. The charity is asking people all over Ireland to walk or ...

29 May 2021 at 15:30

Local News

Vulnerable children are being left behind and we can’t stand for that says Donegal senator

Independent Senator Eileen Flynn has called for transparency and action to provide for the educational needs of children with additional needs. “From speaking with families of children with additional needs I ...

21 Jan 2021 at 10:15

Local News

Donegal has 18,619 family carers

There are now 18,619 family carers across Donegal, according to Family Carers Ireland. These carers provide round-the-clock care for loved ones who are ill, elderly or have additional needs. Often unpaid, ...

06 Jun 2025 at 10:23

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