Carers

Caelan McVitty, 2025 Ulster Young Carer of the year with Sharon Foley, CEO of Family Carers Ireland; 2025 winner Angie Keating; Awards Ambassador and RTÉ presenter Miriam O’Callaghan; Maeve McCleane, Chief People Officer at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland | Shane O’Neill, Coalesce

'Silent hero': Final chance to nominate a family carer in Longford

Pictured at the Budget 2027 town hall event for Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath, hosted by Family Carers Ireland at the Tullamore Court Hotel on 10 September, from left to right, are Niamh Lynch, Support Manager Laois/Offaly, Family Carers Ireland; Deputy Brian Stanley, Independent; Angela Locke Reilly, Support Manager Longford/Westmeath, Family Carers Ireland; Deputy Carol Nolan, Independent; and Tanya Clear, Information Officer Laois/Offaly, Family Carers Ireland.

Family Carers Ireland host Longford-Midlands event ahead of Budget '27

Longford carers to benefit from significant improvements to allowance

The payment is worth €2,000 for each person being cared for

Thousands to receive €2,000 payment this week as date confirmed

Payment dates for cost-of-living supports to be announced

Home Instead, Ireland's leading home care provider, is excited to announce National Hiring Week

Home Instead, Ireland's leading home care provider, is excited to announce Natio...

Good news for parents - big change to child benefit payments on the cards for Bu...

Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over Irish public

Sinn Fein to campaign Yes Yes in referenda despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Sinn Fein and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referenda

Unemployment support to be linked to time spent working, says minister

Irish people suffering with painful rare condition need mental health aid, chari...

Irish people suffering with painful rare condition need mental health aid, chari...

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Family carers across Ireland to benefit from newly announced funding worth €700k

BUDGET 2022: Here's what we know of the everyday changes that will hit your pocket

BUDGET 2022: Here's what we know of the everyday changes that will hit your pock...

Older people may have to leave their homes due to carer shortage

Older people may have to leave their homes due to carer shortage

Almost 50% of family carers in Ireland have ill mental heath Mary MCFadden

The ASI is calling for family carers of people with dementia to be included as a priority group for vaccination

Longford family carers of people with dementia 'extremely worried' about Covid-1...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Eddie Murphy launching the Covid adapted On With Life resources

New ‘Covid-adapted’ support for brain injury carers in Longford

'Anxiety and fear' on the rise in dementia patients due to Covid-19 crisis

Independent MEP Marian Harkin says the totality of work carried out by carers is not being recognised

Family Carers Ireland call for 'vital' support for carers

Home care providers call on Longford's elected representatives to support emerg...

Independent MEP Marian Harkin says the totality of work carried out by carers is not being recognised

Contribution of Longford’s 40 young carers not recognised

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Mental health Engagement Sessions in Longford

Irish Pilgrimage Trust Church Gate Collection across Longford

Granard carer tells of huge honour

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Castlepollard April 29

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Carers save €35m per year for State
Carers across the county save the State at least €35m per year, according to north/west MEP Marian Harkin (Ind).
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Make or break year for the government

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Celebrating Carers’ week

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