Events

Leitrim: Diabetes Screening and Awareness Day

Cara Pharmacy Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim

A diabetes screening and awareness day will take place in Cara Pharmacy, Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim on the 20th of November from 11am to 4pm. On the day, healthcare professionals will be available to offer a free diabetes risk assessment plus advice and information on Type 2 diabetes symptoms & risk factors to members of the... View Article

The Donegal Branch Christmas Gathering

Arena 7, Ramelton Road Letterkenny, Co Donegal

The Donegal branch and parent support group of Diabetes Ireland is hosting a “Christmas Get Together” for children/teenagers with diabetes from 2-18 years. Where: Arena 7, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal When: Sunday, 6th December, 2015 @1:30pm Food will be provided. Siblings are more than welcome but there will be a charge of €5 per... View Article

Cork Kids Christmas Party

Grenagh Farm Ballymorisheen, Grenagh, Co Cork

To make our Christmas get-together extra special this year, we have secured places at “The Christmas Wonderland Experience”, at The Farm, Ballymorisheen, Grenagh, Co Cork. The 45 minute, mostly indoor, Christmas Wonderland experience starts as soon as you arrive at The Farm. Here you will hop on a train to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus... View Article

Cork Parents Support Group Christmas Panto Trip

Cork Opera House

SOLD OUT The Cork Parents Support Group are organising a group outing to “Beauty & the Beast” at the Cork Opera House this Christmas. This promises to be a great family day out. It is a great opportunity for families to mingle and get in the festive spirit. Contact Charlotte on 021 4274229 (Mon-Fri 9.30-1.30) for tickets.... View Article

Portlaoise Branch Christmas Party

Parish Centre Portlaoise, Co Laois

The Laois Branch of Diabetes Ireland are hosting their annual Christmas party on the 13th of December, 2015 from 2pm-5pm. The party will be held in The Parish Centre in Portlaoise. This is a great opportunity for families from the Laois area living with type 1 diabetes to meet and chat in a relaxed and... View Article

Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support Group

Temple Gate Hotel Ennis, Cl Clare, Ireland

The next meeting of the Clare Type 1 Diabetes Support group takes place on Tuesday 15th December at 8pm in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis. This meeting is an informal group of adults with type 1 diabetes and parents of children with diabetes. We share information about living with Type 1 diabetes and our life... View Article

Diathlete Workshops

Diabetes Ireland Office 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, , Santry, Dublin 9

We are very excited to have Gavin Griffiths, the Diathlete, joining us in Dublin this January. Gavin will be hosting 2 workshops at the Diabetes Ireland Head Office in Santry. He is a well-known type 1 endurance sports athlete and you can read more about him and all he has accomplished here. On the evening... View Article

Free

Newbridge: Training for Carers

KARE Newbridge, Co Kildare

Please note, these events are only open to the staff of the organisation hosting the training the session.   Did you know? 61% of people living with Intellectual Disabilities are at risk of Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 diabetes 16% of people with Intellectual Disabilities aged over 40 are already living with Type 2 diabetes With... View Article

Santry: CODE Education Programme

Diabetes Ireland Office 19 Northwood House, Northwood Business Campus, , Santry, Dublin 9

A free 3 week CODE programme will take place in Santry on Thursday January 14th for 3 consecutive weeks with a final session in 6 months’ time (tbc). CODE is an education programme which supports people with diabetes through group learning and participation. It encourages participants to become confident in their diabetes self care management... View Article

Free

Clare Type 2 Diabetes Support Meeting

Temple Gate Hotel Ennis, Cl Clare, Ireland

The Clare Type 2 Diabetes Support Group will have their next get-together on Tuesday, January 19th, in The Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare at 8pm. This meeting is free to attend and open to anyone who wants to learn more about Type 2 Diabetes. If you would like more information about our support group call... View Article

Celbridge: School Diabetes Awareness Day

Educate Together National School Celbridge , Co.Kildare

A Diabetes Ireland School Awareness Day will take place in the Educate Together National School, Celbridge Co.Kildare on the 20th of January. Vicky Doyle, Health Promotion Officer with Diabetes Ireland, will be completing a series of school visits in the Leinster area in 2016 as part of our new Schools Diabetes Awareness Programme. Vicky, who... View Article

Free

Newbridge: Training for Carers

KARE Newbridge, Co Kildare

Please note, these events are only open to the staff of the organisation hosting the training the session.   Did you know? 61% of people living with Intellectual Disabilities are at risk of Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 diabetes 16% of people with Intellectual Disabilities aged over 40 are already living with Type 2 diabetes With... View Article

Athy: School Diabetes Awareness Day

Scoil Naomh Phadraig Primary Athy, Co.Kildare

A Diabetes Ireland School Awareness Day will take place in Scoil Naomh Phadraig Primary, Athy, Co.Kildare on the 21st of January. Vicky Doyle, Health Promotion Officer with Diabetes Ireland, will be completing a series of school visits in the Leinster area in 2016 as part of our new Schools Diabetes Awareness Programme. Vicky, who herself was... View Article

Free

Cabra: School Diabetes Awareness Day

Colaiste Mhuire Secondary School Cabra, Dublin 7

A Diabetes Ireland School Awareness Day will take place in Colaiste Mhuire Secondary School, Cabra, Dublin 7 on the 25th of January. Vicky Doyle, Health Promotion Officer with Diabetes Ireland, will be completing a series of school visits in the Leinster area in 2016 as part of our new Schools Diabetes Awareness Programme. Vicky, who... View Article

Free

Stillorgan: Training for Carers

Southside Intellectual Disabilities Service Stillorgan, Co Dublin

Did you know? 61% of people living with Intellectual Disabilities are at risk of Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 diabetes 16% of people with Intellectual Disabilities aged over 40 are already living with Type 2 diabetes With this in mind Diabetes Ireland have developed a programme to provide training to the carers of those living with... View Article

Westmeath Branch Table Quiz

Annebrook Hotel Mullingar, Co Westmeath

The Westmeath Branch of Diabetes Ireland are holding a fundraising table quiz in Berty's Bar at the Annebrook Hotel, Mullingar on Thursday 28th January at 8.30pm. The Quizmaster is the excellent Michael Duffy. There will be a raffle on the night and the Annebrook Hotel have arranged some finger food. There are 10 rounds of... View Article

Newbridge: Training for Carers

KARE Newbridge, Co Kildare

Please note, these events are only open to the staff of the organisation hosting the training the session.   Did you know? 61% of people living with Intellectual Disabilities are at risk of Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 diabetes 16% of people with Intellectual Disabilities aged over 40 are already living with Type 2 diabetes With... View Article

Newbridge: School Diabetes Awareness Day

St Conleth’s Infant School Newbridge, Co.Kildare

A Diabetes Ireland School Awareness Day will take place in St Conleth’s Infant School, Newbridge, Co.Kildare on the 4th of February. Vicky Doyle, Health Promotion Officer with Diabetes Ireland, will be completing a series of school visits in the Leinster area in 2016 as part of our new Schools Diabetes Awareness Programme. Vicky, who herself was... View Article

Free

Athy: CODE Education Programme

Athy Church of Ireland Parish Centre Athy, Co Kildare

A free 3 week CODE programme will take place in Athy, Co Kildare on Monday 8th of February for 3 consecutive weeks with a final session in 6 months’ time (Monday 12, September) CODE is an education programme which supports people with diabetes through group learning and participation. It encourages participants to become confident in their... View Article

Free

Baltinglass: School Diabetes Awareness Day

Scoil Naomh Iosaf Primary School, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow

A Diabetes Ireland School Awareness Day will take place in Scoil Naomh Iosaf Primary School, Baltinglass Co. Wicklow on the 11th of February. Vicky Doyle, Health Promotion Officer with Diabetes Ireland, will be completing a series of school visits in the Leinster area in 2016 as part of our new Schools Diabetes Awareness Programme. Vicky,... View Article

Free