Due to a staff family bereavement, the offices of the Coeliac Society will be closed from approximately 09:30 to 11:30 this morning. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Coeliac disease can occur at any life stage. For more information on symptoms and path to diagnosis visit: www.isitcoeliacdisease.ie

We have had a few queries lately regarding gluten free shampoo and other cosmetics. In short 'gluten must be eaten for a reaction to occur in a person with coeliac disease'. Here's some info from dietitian Richelle Flanagan.

Some useful info for those recently diagnosed on avoiding cross-contamination in the kitchen. http://bit.ly/2l6qP8u

We have been asked to share details of this play, written and performed by one of our members, Caitríona Ní Chonaola. This is a 20 minute work in progress based on Caitriona's experience of life with coeliac disease. Visit the page below for further details. https://www.facebook.com/events/192885434803112/

Membership to the Society runs from Jan - Dec To Renew visit www.coeliac.ie or call 01 8721471 & Press 1 All up to date members on the 28th Feb will be put into a draw where 1,000 members will be picked at random to recieve a €5 SuperValu Ireland voucher!

Recipe of the Month. https://www.coeliac.ie/product-of-the-month/

Happy Valentine's Day! With many of us planning a meal out to celebrate here's some tips on explaining your dietary needs. The key is to 'Ask' and 'Ask Again' to ensure you feel confident that your needs are understood. Bon Appetit!

Love these animal themed pancakes, a great way to get some extra fruit into your little ones. Use our basic #glutenfree pancake recipe, add fruit, gluten free bacon and gf chocolate spread. Yum! bit.ly/2H6vhvQ

With Pancake Tuesday tomorrow, try out this Gluten Free Pancake recipe. https://www.coeliac.ie/recipes/pancakes/

Come join the Cork Branch for – Afternoon Tea! Bookings must be made through the Celtic Ross Hotel or by emailing Marie Dooley at marie@celticross.com Cost €15 per person Avril Allshire Howe from Rosscarbry Recipes will be there with Q & A sessions and lots of tips & advice Bookings must be made through the Celtic Ross Hotel or by emailing Marie Dooley at marie@celticross.com

Congratulations Amy Flanagan you are the Winner of a delicious Ruleofcrumb Hamper. Please email jennifer@coeliac.ie with your details.