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World Patient Safety Day – September 17th 2026
The World Health Organisation (WHO), through its annual World Patient Safety Day brings governments, partners and communities together around a shared patient safety priority. The theme for 2026 is Safe Care for Non-Communicable Diseases – from prevention and diagnosis to…
Mayo Man Takes on Berlin Marathon for Brother Back on Dialysis
Newlywed Colin Scanlon from Killala, Co Mayo will take on the Berlin Marathon on 27th September with a very personal motivation behind every mile, to support his older brother Keith, who has returned to dialysis following the failure of his…
From Poland to Kerry and now Hell and Back for kidney patients
A Polish woman who has made Kerry her home is going to HELL and BACK in Wicklow this weekend for the Irish Kidney Association (IKA). Kasia Kolodziej (32) will take on the gruelling 7km HELL & BACK obstacle course on…
Irishwoman, 70, Swims into History, Inspired by Brother’s Journey to a Second Chance at Life
Boston-based Maura Twomey becomes the oldest person to successfully cross California’s Catalina Channel in a sub-16-hour swim, earning the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming while raising funds for the Irish Kidney Association. At 70, Irish-native and open-water swimmer Maura…
Young Kerry Sisters Set for Charity Hair Chop at Family Fun Fundraiser
Two inspirational Kerry sisters are preparing to donate 12 inches of their long hair to the Little Princess Trust while raising vital funds for the Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association (IKA). Jessica (12) and Amber (7) Donnelly from…
Father And Son Mark 10th Anniversary Of Life-saving Kidney Transplant With Fundraiser For Support Centre
As Father’s Day approaches, a Co. Monaghan father and son are celebrating a milestone that means more to them than most. A decade after donating a kidney to his son Mark, Paul Conlon successfully nominated the Irish Kidney Association (IKA)…
Haleon Employees “Walk this way for IKA”
Haleon Employees Step Forward to Support Renal Patients and the NKSC, Beaumont with “Walk this way for IKA”
Donegal Duo Cycling 567km from Malin to Mizen and Back Again for Charity
Donegal Duo Cycling 567km from Malin to Mizen and Back Again for Charity Two Donegal men set out today on their gruelling six-day cycling challenge from Malin Head to Mizen Head, and back again, in support of organ donor awareness,…
A Movement of Hope – 100+ Women Unite for IKA in VHI Marathon
A Movement of Hope – 100+ Women Unite for IKA in VHI Marathon More than 100 women from 22 counties will proudly represent the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) in this year’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, May 31st. This…
Mullingar Woman Honours Sister Nicola’s Legacy During Organ Donor Awareness Week
Mullingar Woman Honours Sister Nicola’s Legacy During Organ Donor Awareness Week A Mullingar woman is sharing the story of her sister’s organ donation legacy during Organ Donor Awareness Week, hoping it encourages families to speak openly about their wishes and…
Irish Kidney Association Calls for Urgent Action as Organ Donation Falls to Lowest Level in Five Years
Irish Kidney Association Calls for Urgent Action as Organ Donation Falls to Lowest Level in Five Years The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) today launched Organ Donor Awareness Week 2026 at the Mansion House in Dublin, where it raised concerns about…
Organ Donor Awareness Week Shines a Green Spotlight on Family Conversations
Organ Donor Awareness Week Shines a Green Spotlight on Family Conversations Organ Donor Awareness Week 2026 will take place from May 16th to 23rd, encouraging people across Ireland to share their wishes about organ donation with their families. The annual…