Crea Shine
Crea's younger cousin Lana was only 8 months old when she was first diagnosed with Bilateral Kidney Dysplasia, a condition where both kidneys do not develop properly when a baby…
Comments Off on Crea Shine
May 22, 2025
Maria Feen
Maria's younger brother Padraig, affectionately known as Podge, was diagnosed with only 10% kidney function. Living in Cork City, where he has built his career and his family, Podge is…
Comments Off on Maria Feen
May 21, 2025
Alanna Kennedy
Alanna Kennedy's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with End Stage Kidney Disease at the age of 22 in 2020. After 2.5 years of dialysis, her world…
Comments Off on Alanna Kennedy
May 21, 2025
Jessie Doyle
Jessie's was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease at just 17 right before sitting her Leaving Certificate. Despite her health challenges she completed her exams before starting dialysis treatment. She received…
Comments Off on Jessie Doyle
May 20, 2025
Volunteer Spotlight On Theresa Looney
Theresa has been a dedicated volunteer for over 40 years and is recognised as one of the cornerstones of the Kerry Branch, whether she is organising a 'Ring of Kerry'…
Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight On Theresa Looney
May 13, 2025
Young Kerry Patients support campaign promoting Organ Donation
Young Kerry Patients support campaign urging families to discuss the ‘Gift of Life’ at Christmas
Two young Kerry boys who will require kidney transplants braved the elements  to promote the Irish Kidney Association’s annual Christmas radio advertising campaign, which encourages families to discuss organ donation when they gather for the festive season. (more…)
Comments Off on Young Kerry Patients support campaign promoting Organ Donation
December 17, 2019
General Scheme of the Human Tissue Bill 2018
Please click on the image below to read the General Scheme of the Human Tissue Bill 2018.
Comments Off on General Scheme of the Human Tissue Bill 2018
June 12, 2019
Statement by Irish Kidney Association on Government’s proposed opt out legislation DATE: 2nd May 2019
 Statement by Irish Kidney Association on Government's proposed opt out legislation DATE: 2nd May 2019  The Irish Kidney Association is delighted that the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD,…
Comments Off on Statement by Irish Kidney Association on Government’s proposed opt out legislation DATE: 2nd May 2019
May 1, 2019
Statement by Mark Murphy: 3rd April 2019
Statement by Mark Murphy, Chief Executive of the Irish Kidney Association 3rd April 2019 It is disappointing to hear that the Minister for Health does not want valuable information to…
Comments Off on Statement by Mark Murphy: 3rd April 2019
April 3, 2019
DOWNLOAD AN IKA MEMBERSHIP FORM
Our members recieve updates about upcoming IKA events, as well as our monthly Support Magazine. Download a copy of our membership application form here. Please sign and return to: Irish…
April 2, 2019