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HSE patient feedback for National Genetics & Genomics Office
Invitation: to take part in a communications research project with Amárach Research for The National Genetics and Genomics Office. Aim: to better understand what patients who are referred to genetic and genomic services and their families need to know to…
Help Us Light the IKA Christmas Tree of Hope 2023
Visit www.ika-new.mystagingwebsite.com/hope Join us and let your hope shine bright by dedicating a light on our virtual tree. Anyone is welcome to dedicate a light on our virtual tree and it is a lovely way for families, friends and our…
Music in Mind Programme for Young Kidney Patients
Are you a young person with end stage kidney disease who would like to have fun exploring your musical ability? The MIM programme, which has been made possible through the Government’s Creative Youth Nurture Fund, will provide a series of…
“Remembering Harvey” Fundraiser for the IKA
Parents Eddie and Deborah Burns from Macroom, Co Cork, recently organised a charity fundraising event to celebrate the life of their deceased organ donor baby son, on what would have been his 18th birthday. Over €30,000 was raised with proceeds,…
Rare at South Dublin Libraries
A series of talks for those with Rare Diseases in Ireland and their families is due to be held by South Dublin Libraries. All talks will be available online and are free of charge. All you need to do is…
IKA Tribute to Founding Member Angeline Cooke
The Board, Officers and Members of the Irish Kidney Association were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden passing of Angeline Cooke, from Maunsells Road, Galway, on 31st March 2023. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.…
Work Commences on Cork Renal Support Centre
We are delighted to announce that work will commence on the new Cork Renal Support Centre next Monday August 15th 2022. Joining members of the Cork Branch to announce the official start were Pascal Falvey – Buliding Contractor, Eddie Flood…
Board and Branch Election Announcements
We are both happy and sad to announce the retirement of our long-standing board members, Officers, and friends, Colin Mackenzie (Dublin North, National Honorary Chairperson), and John Whelan (Dublin East & Wicklow, National Honorary Secretary). We are grateful to both…
GALWAY COUPLE KICK OFF NEW YEAR IN CROSS BORDER KIDNEY TRANSPLANT SWAP
A Galway couple is celebrating a successful cross border four-way kidney transplant swap which took place on 4th January 2022. Eoin Madden from Kiltullagh in County Galway is now enjoying a newly transplanted kidney which he received from a stranger…
Kerry Holiday Homes Remaining Open
In great news for families looking for a winter getaway, our Kerry Holiday Homes will be remaining open for the winter 21/22 season! If you are interested in availing of a holiday, please contact deborah@ika-new.mystagingwebsite.com as soon as possible as…
Return to Work Letter to Employers
The Irish Kidney Association, together with The Irish Heart and Lung Transplant Association, (IHLTA) and Multiple Sclerosis Ireland, have written a letter for medically vulnerable employees to give to their employers as workplaces and offices return post-Covid. Click here to…