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 […]
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 […]
Transplant Team Gears Up To Go Down Under For 2023 World Transplant Games
Fourteen Irish transplant recipients will travel to Perth, Australia next month to represent Ireland at the World Transplant Games (15-21April). This follows a four-year hiatus for the biennial World Transplant […]
Kidney Health and Heart Health Go Hand-In-Hand
The Irish Kidney Association (IKA) and the National Renal Office (NRO), together with the Irish Heart Foundation and Croí Heart and Stroke Charity, are joining forces for a campaign to raise awareness about the close link between Heart Disease […]
B.Braun and IKA 6-Part Webinar Series
The Irish Kidney Association and B. Braun are delighted to present a 6 part webinar series sharing insights on Kidney Disease. During these one hour sessions you will learn about […]
IKA Appraisal of Preliminary End of Year Figures for Organ Donation and Transplantation
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The Late Late Show’s Christmas Miracle
Just five weeks after receiving her kidney transplant in October, made possible by the selflessness of the family of a deceased donor, an emergency nurse saved the life of her […]
Press Statement on the Human Tissue Bill, Organ Donation for Transplantation
Family consent still required under proposed new legislation. The Irish Kidney Association has been raising awareness of organ donation for transplantation for over 40 years now and is part-funded by […]
Shared Haemodialysis Care – Can it help you?
Receiving dialysis treatment means there is a long intense relationship with the medical system. Most other chronic health illness conditions do not involve visiting a healthcare facility, three to four […]
Army Couple About To Embark On Kiliminjaro Climb For Charity
Army Sergeant Lavinia Connell, from Glynwood, Athlone, along with her partner, Company Sergeant Jason Hassett, from Boherlahan in Tipperary, are hoping their army training will stand to them as they […]