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Mayo Training and Outreach Service
This is a 2 year project, sponsored by Baxter International Foundation in Mayo.
The objectives of this project are to:
- Identify the needs of Family Carers in Mayo
- Raise awareness of the work of Family Carers
- Provide quality accredited Home Care Skills training and other topic specific training to Family Carers
- Provide information sessions
- Establish and/or enhance existing local support groups
- Create awareness of The Carers Association for people caring for loved-ones at home in Co Mayo
- Enable Mayo's Family Carers to establish a voice on a national level through membership of The Carers Association
Click here for full details on services provided in Co. Mayo
For Further information:
Eileen McNamara, Co. Mayo Outreach & Training Facilitator
Currane, Achill, Co Mayo
Email: carersmayo@carersireland.com Phone: 086 3775702 Fax: 098 20889
Roscommon Resource Centre
Events organised by Roscommon during Carers Week
The Carers Association Roscommon enjoyed a great week of celebration for Carers Week. On Sunday the 13th June 29 Carers left Co. Roscommon to travel to Wicklow and enjoyed a pleasant day of sight seeing. 120 Carers from all over Ireland were joined together in Johnny Fox’s Pub where they enjoyed a lively banter and lunch. It was hoped to visit Powers Court House and Gardens but the weather was the deciding factor on this part of the tour and we had to change our plans and settle for shopping in Liffey Valey due to very heavy showers in the evening. Retail therapy is always a good substitute in any situation. This day was part funded by funds raised at the Roscommon Mini Marathon.
On Saturday 19th June 24 carers participated in a Stress Management day in the beautiful setting of the Hodson Bay Hotel this course was delivered by Marie Beek. All participants enjoyed a lunch this was Funded by the Dormant Account Fund which was secured by the Carers Association to carry out courses. All participants found this day extremely beneficial and we hope to run another course in September.
On Sunday 20th June Carers from Mullingar Longford Portlaoise Sligo Ballygar Gleanamaddy Roscommon joined together in the beautiful setting of Cuisle in Donamon for a barbecue and live music. This day was blessed with beautiful sunshine live music and beautiful food. The staff of Cuisle once again provided everybody with a fantastic service and the music was provided by Gerry Cassidy.
Bernie Dowling would like to thank all who participated in these events, all the Coach drivers and everybody who helped to make this event so enjoyable, she wishes to thank the media both Radio and Papers and especially to all the churches throughout Roscommon who assisted her with getting events published on their mass leaflets. Funds to date taken in from the Roscommon Mini Marathon are close on €12.000 The Carers Association Roscommon would like to thank all who participated and helped in any way. Part of this funding this year will be paid out to families towards respite and to host events and meetings for Carers throughout the year.
Roscommon Mini Marathon
The Annual Roscommon Mini Marathon took place on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May. It was another fun filled day out for runners, joggers and walkers. RaceTimes are now available - Click Here for Race Times.
Roscommon Support Group Dates and Upcoming Events 2010
View Details of Support Groups in Roscommon and Carers of the Year Award
Sligo Resource Centre
The Sligo Mini Marathon took place on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May with over 200 participants. Click Here for information on Race Times.
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