A Cork Boy’s Recycling Mission For Kidney Patients And The Homeless Inspired By His Mum
Affectionately known as “French Val,” a French native who has proudly called Cork home for the past 30 years with her Irish husband has long been known for her compassion […]
Stephen Rubotham
Stephen Rubotham, from Co. Kildare, is running the Dublin Marathon in honour of his wife, whose bravery and resilience continue to inspire all who know her. Diagnosed with polycystic kidney […]
40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
On Saturday, 27th September, the Irish Kidney Association hosted its 40th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving, drawing a congregation of approximately 1,500 people from across Ireland and overseas to […]
From Iconic Photo At Temple Street To Lifelong Friendship – Michaela Catches Up With Former Rugby Player Brian O’driscoll At IKA’s Support Centre
As she looks ahead to her 21st birthday this December, Michaela Morley, a kidney transplant recipient from Co. Mayo, recently reunited with rugby legend, Brian O’Driscoll, who lit up her […]
Fundraising Drive Launches to Support re-opening of Vital National Kidney Support Centre for Kidney Patients and Families
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) is delighted to announce the return of its much-valued National Kidney Support Centre (NKSC) on the grounds of Beaumont hospital. It is scheduled to re-open […]
Kevin Kilbride
Kevin Kilbride, from Co. Longford, in running the Dublin Marathon in memory of his father who passed away in 2024. Kevin’s father, Joe, was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in […]
Robbie England
Robbie England, from Co. Kildare, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2005 at the age of 20. After his kidney function declined, he began dialysis in 2019, and underwent […]
Help Us To Get Our National Kidney Support Centre Back Up and Running!
We are delighted to announce that building work has commenced at the National Kidney Support Centre at Beaumont Hospital, with a fantastic team in place to lead the project. The […]
Transplant sister inspires Dubliner’s Kilimanjaro Climb Fundraiser for IKA
On September 8th, Dublin native Martin Sherlock who has made Kilmukridge in Couty Wexford his home for the past twenty-six years, will set out on an extraordinary 7-day journey to […]
The Gift, A Tribute Art Exhibition Honouring The Life And Legacy Of Galway’s Angeline Cooke Showcases In Gort This Weekend
The last remaining artworks by the late and gifted Galway painter Angeline Cooke will be shown at the Coole Gallery in Gort over the August Bank Holiday weekend. ‘The Gift’ […]