Ireland AM - Thursday, 29 August 2019

"It's a thankless job. You're at home 24 hours a day, seven days a week with your child and you see no-one. I'm only one carer. Every carer in Ireland is struggling. We're all on our knees. Everyone is exhausted beyond belief and trying to advocate for our loved one, our child or our parent or whatever family member that we have at home. It's just beyond belief what we go through." Well done to our 2018 Carer of the Year Brenda O'Connell-Barry who spoke so powerfully on Ireland AM on Virgin Media One this morning about the realities facing family carers and how she has used her award as a platform to speak out about carer issues such as the lack of financial support. Please visit https://familycarers.ie/get-involved/carer-of-the-year-nominations1/ to nominate someone you know for the 2019 Carer of the Year Awards.

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Well done Brenda and Catherine!! The FIGHT for FIONN GoFundMe page can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/fightforfionn Don't forget you can nominate someone you know for the 2019 Carer of the Year Awards by visiting https://familycarers.ie/get-involved/carer-of-the-year-nominations1/ and filling out the form.

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Tune into Ireland AM on Virgin Media One from 7:45am tomorrow morning as our 2018 Carer of the Year Brenda O'Connell-Barry and Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland look ahead to this year's Carer of the Year Awards and help to shine a light on Ireland's family carers. You can stream the programme live here: https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/live/virgin-media-one/ The Carer of the Year Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and highlight the invaluable contribution that ALL family carers make to society. Nominate someone you know today by visiting https://familycarers.ie/get-involved/carer-of-the-year-nominations1/

Nominate Your 2019 Carer of the Year

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED 😀 Family carers throughout Ireland dedicate themselves to providing remarkable levels of care in the home to their loved ones. The Carer of the Year Awards aim to recognise, celebrate and highlight the invaluable contribution that ALL family carers make to society. If you know someone who you think should be recognised for their extraordinary work and commitment, please nominate them before the new September 26th deadline by filling out the form at the link below.

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Researchers with the CAREWELL Project are looking to speak to male family carers who have had to give up paid work due to their caring responsibilities. If you would be interested in taking part in this research, please see the contact details below. For further information, please visit carewellproject.com.

Competition time! Calling all Family Carers Ireland Members - this one is for YOU! #referafamilycarer #memberbenefits #winwin #sky

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Are you a family carer or know someone who is? Annual Membership to Family Carers Ireland is only €20 and gives you access to 112 fantastic, exclusive member only deals. Discounts include 3c off per litre with Circle K, a 10% reduction on stays in any hotel within the Dalata Hotel Group, 15% off Murray Medical products, plus 109 other deals for you to enjoy. Simply visit https://familycarers.ie/get-involved/become-a-member/membership-benefits/ to download your application form and find out more about our partners and their offerings. #familycarers #benefits #spreadtheword

MEGA CONCERT - Greville Arms Hotel, MULLINGAR Tuesday 27th August 2019. Join Family Carers Ireland Westmeath - Longford for the 15th Record Breaking Year MEGA CONCERT presented by Billy Mac & Friends. Special attraction 14 piece Big Band Sound with Special Guest Ronan Collins. Music by Tennesee Breakdown Bank. MC: John Corroon. Cost only €15.00. Tickets on sale in the Greville Arms.

Viking Splash Tours are providing family carers a 10% discount on tickets on presentation of their FCI Emergency Assistance Card. For more info visit www.vikingsplash.com or call 01 707 6000. Become a member of Family Carers Ireland by visiting https://familycarers.ie/join-us/.