All content including the most recent news and events from the Carers Association website. http://www.carersireland.ie/ Listening to Carers 2012 We need to know what you think … The coming months will be a critical time for Family Carers in Ireland. In terms of policy, the Government has assigned a team of civil servants to resume drafting the National Carers Strategy. It is also in negotiations with the ... http://www.carersireland.com/listeningtocarers2012.php Membership Form To download the membership form please click here Simply fill in your details, and post to Karen Phelan, The Carers Association, Priors Orchard, Johns Quay, Kilkenny.  ... http://www.carersireland.com/membershipform.php Carers of the Year Awards 2012  Throughout Ireland, Family Carers dedicate themselves to providing remarkable levels of care in the home to their loved ones. Once a year we can give them the acknowledgement they deserve through the Carers of the Year Awards. The Carers Association invites you t... http://www.carersireland.com/carersof-the-year-2012-info.php The Carers of the Year Awards & Young Carer of the Year 2012 Nomination Form Throughout Ireland, Family Carers dedicate themselves to providing remarkable levels of care in the home to their loved ones. Once a year we can give them the acknowledgement they deserve through the C... http://www.carersireland.com/carersoftheyear2012.php Family Ties - Family Carers Family Ties - Family Carers - Part 1 of 3 Family Ties - Family Carers - Part 2 of 3 Family Ties - Family Carers - Part 3 of 3 ... http://www.carersireland.com/mediacentre_videohighlights_familyties.php Young Carer of the Year Award Young Carer of the Year Award Young Carer of the Year Award - Morning Show Thur 11/11/2010 from Carers Association on Vimeo. ... http://www.carersireland.com/mediacentre_videohighlights_morningshow_11112010.php TV3 The Morning Show, 21st October 2010 TV3 The Morning Show, 21st October 2010 TV3 The Morning Show Thursday 21 Oct 2010 from Carers Association on Vimeo. ... http://www.carersireland.com/mediacentre_videohighlights_tv3themorningshow_21Oct2010.php Pre Budget Submission 2011 Pre Budget Submission 2011 Pre Budget Submission 2011 from Carers Association on Vimeo. ... http://www.carersireland.com/mediacentre_videohighlights_rte1news_13Oct2010.php Thrill The World 2012 Thrill the World – Dublin 2012 7pm Saturday October 27th National Basketball Arena Join “Zombies” Worldwide Dancing Thriller! About Thrill The World: It’s an annual global world record attempt since 2006 for the most people dancing simultaneously to... http://www.carersireland.com/Thrill-The-World.php Tell a Friend Membership Competition We are delighted to announce the winners of our Tell A Friend Competition. The draw took place on Monday 6th December. Member Gareth Lawless from Co. Kerry has won a weekend for two for telling his friend Anna Egan, Co. Limerick to become a member of Th... http://www.carersireland.com/Tell-a-Friend-Competition.php Frontline - Alzheimers May 2010 frontline - Alzheimers 24th May 2010 Alzheimers from Carers Association on Vimeo.  ... http://www.carersireland.com/mediacentre_videohighlights_latelate_alzheimers.php Join The Carers Association The Carers Association is delighted to offer membership to any person interested in the work of The Carers Association and recognition for Family Carers. Our members include family carers, family members, health professionals, donors and advocates for family carers. ... http://www.carersireland.com/Membership.php Join The Carers Association The Carers Association is delighted to offer membership to any person interested in the work of The Carers Association and recognition for Family Carers. Our members include family carers, family members, health professionals, donors and advocates for family carers. ... http://www.carersireland.com/Membership.php Late Late Show Interview 19th February 2010 Late Late Show Interview 19th February 2010 Late Late Show Interview from Carers Association on Vimeo. ... http://www.carersireland.com/mediacentre_videohighlights_latelateshow.php National Conference 2010 Under the Radar - A Focus on Young Carers Our National Conference took place on 7th May 2010 in the Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin. Click here for National Study Of Young Carers Purpose of the Conference: In Towards 2016 Government committed to commission a study on th... http://www.carersireland.com/Young-Carers-Conference.php The Carers Association National Conference 2010   Under the Radar - A Focus on Young Carers - Friday 7th May 2010 Download Briefing Note of "A Study of Young Carers in the Irish Population" commissioned by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. ... http://www.carersireland.com/events_nationalconference.php Dublin Women's Mini Marathon Form The Dublin Women's Mini Marathon 2012 takes place on Bank Holiday Monday, June 4th at 3pm ps - remember to register with the race at www.florawomensminimarathon.ie   Fields Marked * are Mandatory Name* ... http://www.carersireland.com/supportus_womensmarathon.php Local Marathons 2012 Click here for details on your local marathon.   The Carers Association is Ireland's national charity for and of Family Carers in the Home. Our mission is to provide family Carers with emotional and practical supports; to promote the interests of family carers and those ... http://www.carersireland.com/index.php Benefits of Membership By joining The Carers Association, you will become a member of an organisation dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of family carers. By becoming a member you will add your voice to ours in advocating for Family Carers in Ireland. Your subscription of &eu... http://www.carersireland.com/membership_benefits.php Membership Form There is a ¤25 membership fee for five years of Carers Association membership. Please select your preferred method of payment. Both methods allow the use of most credit/debit cards without the need to have or to sign up for a payment account. ?p=realex"> ... http://www.carersireland.com/membership_applications.php  The Carers Association Mini Marathons 2012 Click here for details on and to register for your nearest mini-marathons   Join Team Brenda from the Mooney Show for the Flora Mini Marathon 2012 This year the Flora Women's Mini Marathon 2012 will take place in Dublin on June 4th and Brenda Do... http://www.carersireland.com/supportus_minimarathon.php Take Care Newsletter Register now to receive a copy of our FREE Take Care E Newsletter! Fill in the form below, and we will send you via email, updates on changes in carers services and entitlements and general news of interest to carers. Our E-Newsletter will be sent out to you six times per year. ... http://www.carersireland.com/newsletters.php Clonmel Resource Centre Cork Resource Centre Kerry Resource Centre Limerick and North Tipperary Resource Centre Waterford Resource Centre   Clonmel Resource Centre Hugh Mosse is South Tipperary's Carer of the Year 2012. Congratulations Hugh! Upcoming Support Group Meetings Support Group Meeti... http://www.carersireland.com/news_munster.php Bray Resource Centre Carlow/Kilkenny Resource Centre Kildare Centre Laois Outreach and Development Mullingar Resource Centre Tullamore Resource Centre Wexford Resource Centre   Bray Resource Centre  Upcoming Support Group Meetings Arklow - first Tueday in every month Stepaside - second Wed... http://www.carersireland.com/news_leinster.php  Latest News Press Releases For press releases and media statements issued by The Carers Association please click here The Carers of the Year Awards 2012 The Carers of the Year Awards 2012 have been launched. Nominate a special Family Carer or Young Carer you know today. Grateful thanks to Dubc... http://www.carersireland.com/news_latest.php North Dublin and Meath Carers Association    Congratulations to Michelle Strutt, Meath's Carer of the Year 2012, pictured here with her sister, brother, dad and friend Sarah who nominated her. Sharon Salem North Dublin Carer of the Year 2012, is pictured here her mother Margaret who nom... http://www.carersireland.com/news_dublin.php Mayo Training and Outreach Service Roscommon Resource Centre Sligo Resource Centre   Mayo Training and Outreach Service This is a 2 year project, sponsored by Baxter International Foundation in Mayo. The objectives of this project are to: Identify the needs of Family Carers in Ma... http://www.carersireland.com/news_connacht.php Members Privilege Discount Card When you become a member of The Carers Association you can enjoy great offers on services, shopping and recreation - coupons and discounts off top brand names just for you. Thanks to the kind support and partnership of Abbott Nutrition, we are delighted to ... http://www.carersireland.com/membership_joining.php Join The Carers Association The Carers Association is delighted to offer membership to any person interested in the work of The Carers Association and recognition for Family Carers. Our members include family carers, family members, health professionals, donors and advocates for family carers. ... http://www.carersireland.com/membership.php Carers of the Year Awards 2010 Congratulations to Anne McGrath, Carer of the Year 2010 & Kelley Farrell, Young Carer of the Year 2010! A mother who has already lost two of her children to a rare and fatal brain disease paid tribute to her "very special little girl" ... http://www.carersireland.com/events_carersoftheyear.php Job Opportunities  Receptionist/Administrator - The Carers Association, Tullamore Centre Please send C.V. to Sheilah Kinsella, Centre Manager, Carers Association, Market Square, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Please also register with FAS quoting Job. Ref. No. ES 679161 Respite Co-ordinators - Tullam... http://www.carersireland.com/aboutus_jobopportunities.php About Us The Carers Association is Ireland's national voluntary organisation for and of family carers in the home. Family carers provide high levels of care to a range of people including frail older people, people with severe disabilities, the terminally ill and children with sp... http://www.carersireland.com/aboutus.php