
Young Carers Ireland
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We are @carersireland’s Young Carer Service supporting young people who provide care for a family member who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol.
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Incredible young family carers. Thank you for sharing your lived experience. Young Carers Ireland


Sibshop on Saturday 15th July run by Young Carers Ireland. A great workshop for siblings of children with additional needs. Check out the details below. Family Carers Ireland Down Syndrome Clare Down Syndrome Tipperary

Thank you WestmeathIndependent for attending our conference and highlighting the support we provide and the collaboration between organisations. Our conference is our biggest event of the year, it’s great to have so much media coverage.


If you know someone or are someone who is a young adult carer, join our supportive group on Thurs Nov 2nd from 7pm to hear experiences from other young people with caring roles. To join, contact the young carers team, email Norah at [email protected] or text 086 1037456.





"I think it's very important that we are recognised as young carers so we can get the support we need." Shauna Tighe, who helps her parents care for her brother Daniel who has Sotos syndrome, speaking in support of #VoteYesYes. #WeCare #youngcarers #familycarers Womenscouncilireland


"I'd love a general more understanding of it overall between teachers and peers and family members. People really overlook how hard it is for the carer." Well done to Alannah for speaking so openly and powerfully about the challenges facing #youngcarers. Young Carers Ireland

Our Young Carers Ireland Support Team are holding a number of online events for National Carers Week. Those wishing to register for the info session for professionals can do so here: eventbrite.ie/e/young-carers…. To register for all other events, simply email [email protected]


We are delighted to attend the Explorations Palliative Care Conference today in Sligo. A huge congratulations to North West Hospice for organising this wonderful event #northwesthospice #youngcarers #youngcarersireland #familycarersireland #nooneshouldhavetocarealone




Who cares for #Student #Carers? I’m finding out about a new project supporting young young Family Carers at the University of #Limerick Drivetime RTE RTÉ Radio 1 University Of Limerick Family Carers Ireland


"You worry about it. It does affect studies. I do kind of go, God, should I be in college? Should I go back home so I can be there & help out." University Of Limerick student Conor Curran chatting to John Cooke Drivetime RTE for Young Carers Action Day. Young Carers Ireland rte.ie/news/munster/2…

A The Labour Party Ireland motion calling for immediate recognition and support for #youngcarers is due to be debated in the Dáil at 5.21pm today. To watch the debate live, visit oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…. Read the motion in full here: dailbusiness.oir.ie/motions/1711?l… Young Carers Ireland

