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Isolated, forgotten and ignored - the reality of life for Galway's family carers

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They save the Irish State a reported €20 billion per anum, but spend their days constantly having to fight for recognition for their work. Despite living in the third 'wealthiest' country in the world, the life of a carer within the home in Ireland is one of financial and career insecurity, loneliness and anxiety.

Family Carers Ireland seeks long term solutions to financial pressures

Family Carers Ireland says there is an urgent need for long-term solutions to address the financial hardship facing family carers amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Tuam teen named Young Carer of the Year

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Sarah Ann Buday (13) from Tuam, has been named the Netwatch Connacht Young Carer of the Year for going above and beyond for her young siblings and baby sister Esther (15 months) who has Trisomy21 and AVSD.

National Alzheimer Society of Ireland’s face-to-face family carer training makes return

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) welcomes family carers of loved ones with dementia to attend its upcoming Face-to-Face Family Carer Training Course in the Sligo Park Hotel.

Welcome improvement in Government supports for carers resident in Westmeath and Midlands region

Local Fine Gael Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke has confirmed that a series of improvements to the Government’s supports for carers are now in effect.

Nominations open for 'Family Carer of the Year' Awards

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Family Carers Ireland has launched a nationwide call for nominations for its Netwatch ‘Family Carer of the Year Awards’.

Government urgently needs to review vaccination programme for carers

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has called for the lack of priority for family carers to be reviewed with a view to prioritising carers for vaccination due to the impact this could have on the person they are caring for at home.

Lámh offers free online resources for parents and carers at home

Lámh has opened up free access to Lámh Signs online until the end of May while families and carers are staying home amid the coronavirus pandemic. More than 4,200 people have signed up in the last two weeks.

Breege Mulvaney is Mayo’s Carer of the Year

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Following an unprecedented level of nominations for The Carers Association’s Carers of the Year Awards 2014, Breege Mulvaney from Charlestown has been announced as Mayo’s Carer of the Year 2014. She was presented with her award at a special presentation on Wednesday afternoon in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh.

Mayo 2013 Carer of the Year announced

Following an unprecedented number of applications for the 2013 Carers of the Year, The Carers Association is delighted to announce the Mayo 2013 Carer of the Year. The annual awards recognise the dedication and enormous contribution of more than 3,000 family carers across Mayo.

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