IKA Submission To The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
The Joint Committee on Disability Matters in the Oireachtas recently invited written submissions from interested groups or individuals to hear about the lived experience of people with disabilities on the issues […]
Virtual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
The Irish Kidney Association’s 1st virtual and 35th Annual Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for organ donors, will be broadcast on RTÉ One and RTÉ Radio One Extra on Sunday, […]
Ten Runaway Cats Begin 1320 Km Challenge On All Saints’ Day For IKA
A group of Kilkenny runners have pledged to run 5 kilometres every day throughout November, starting on All Saints’ Day, to honour the memory of the deceased father of one […]
A Tribute to Lorraine Costello, Patient Support Officer, on her Retirement
Today, Friday 30th October, is a sad day for the Irish Kidney Association as our much loved and admired Patient Support Officer Lorraine Costello retires. Below is a short tribute, […]
APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Irish Kidney Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Carol Moore as Chief Executive Officer as it says farewell to Mr. Mark Murphy who has retired from […]
Winter Fuel Allowance
A Fuel Allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months. It is paid to people who […]
HSE launches Living Well Programme
HSE launches Living Well – an evidence-based free online programme supporting people with Long-Term Health Conditions during Covid-19 The HSE National Self-Management Support team is today officially launching Living Well a […]
A Tribute To Our Retiring CEO Mark Murphy
Today, Wednesday 30th September, marks the end of an era for the Irish Kidney Association as our long standing Chief Executive Officer Mark Murphy retires. Below is a short tribute, […]
Flu Vaccine Information
People with Kidney Disease and Organ Transplants are encouraged to get the Flu Vaccine each year to protect them from the sasonal flu virus. It is provided free to people […]
3 Daves Run Virtual Boston Marathon In Dublin
Three Tallaght Athletics Club runners, Dave O’Callaghan, Dave Fitzpatrick, and Dave Callaghan, set themselves an ambitious challenge when they ran this year’s Boston Marathon on home soil today (Sunday, 13th […]