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For over 40 years, the Irish Kidney Association has stood beside kidney patients and their families, offering care, guidance, and community. We are a national charity driven by compassion and committed to improving the quality of life for everyone affected by kidney disease.
The Irish Kidney Association is a charitable voluntary organisation founded in 1978. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of renal patients and their families and carers, living with and affected by end stage renal disease. These needs are spread across all aspects of life – medical, social and psychological. The profile of the kidney patient ranges from infanthood to the elderly who are undergoing various methods of treatment – haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis (both CAPD and APD) and kidney transplantation.
our team
the people behind our mission
chief executive
carol moore
Carol is a fellow member of Chartered Accountants Ireland with over 30 years’ experience working in private and public organisations in management and consultancy roles. She holds a Masters in Psychology, post graduate qualifications in social science, education and psychometrics and she is a qualified mediator.
Since joining the Irish Kidney Association in October 2020, Carol has introduced a new strategy and led a successful campaign to ensure kidney patients are prioritised for vaccination. She has also supported compliance with the Charities Governance Code while developing new patient and families services with a new peer support service being launched in 2023.
Fun fact: Carol can’t wait for any excuse to celebrate or mark an occasion with cakes, cards and presents. Birthdays in the office are always celebrated with a cake or two!
Gwen O’Donoghue
Media Relations (Full-time)
Carrie McMullan
Communications Executive (Full-time)
Lisa Fitzgerald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Sinead McDonald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Gwen O’Donoghue
Media Relations (Full-time)
Carrie McMullan
Communications Executive (Full-time)
Lisa Fitzgerald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Sinead McDonald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Gwen O’Donoghue
Media Relations (Full-time)
Carrie McMullan
Communications Executive (Full-time)
Lisa Fitzgerald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Sinead McDonald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Gwen O’Donoghue
Media Relations (Full-time)
Carrie McMullan
Communications Executive (Full-time)
Lisa Fitzgerald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Sinead McDonald
Fundraising Manager (Part-time)
Governance & Compliance
Irish Kidney Association CLG is a registered charity in Ireland (RCN 20011260, CRN 66109, CHY 6327) and is in compliance with the Charities Governance Code. Explore our key documents:
IKA Constitution
Fundraising Charter
Cookies Policy
Email Disclaimer
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the scheme work?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.
How does the five year form work?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.
Can the IKA claim if I’m self-assessed?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.
Do I need to tell you what I earn?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.
Where do I find my PPS number?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.
Can the IKA claim on money I’ve collected from others?
If you’ve given €250 or more in one or more of the last four years, then we can claim an additional 44.93% (i.e. approx. 45%) in tax back on your donations. So if you have one minute today, please fill in your form and help unlock vital funds and make your donations worth 45% more.