Events Calendar

T 4 D I The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is asking everyone to help raise awareness about diabetes, its symptoms and risk factors plus the benefits of leading a healthier lifestyle (diet and exercise) among their family, friends and work colleagues over a cup of tea during the month of February. [More]

Community Orientated Dibetes Education (CODE) is a group education programme aimed at people with Type 2 Diabetes. See Living with Type 2 Diabetes on the Diabetes Federation website www.diabetes.ie For more information or if you would like to attend please contact the Dublin Office on 1850 909 909 or 01-836 3022 [More]

Community Orientated Dibetes Education (CODE) is a group education programme aimed at people with Type 2 Diabetes. See Living with Type 2 Diabetes on the Diabetes Federation website www.diabetes.ie For more information or if you would like to attend please contact the Western Regional Office, Sligo on 071-9146001 or email wro@diabetes.ie [More]

The Cork Branch of the Diabetes Federation will hold their Annual General Meeting on Sunday March 7th @ the Gresham Metropole Hotel, Mac Curtain Street, Cork. The meeting will be opened by The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dara Murphy. Guest speaker is Dr Behrooz Golchin. Ophthalmic Surgeon, and a Dietitian. The A.G. [More]

Dear World Kidney Day supporter,The official World Kidney Day 2010 teaser video is ready and available here:http://www.worldkidneyday.org/video/world-kidney-day-official-2010You can also watch it on Youtube.Feel free to send it to the press in your country, show it at your event or forward the link to friends!If you need a higher resolution, [More]

Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance&Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation PartnershipChallenge – Raise €50,000 in 2010 for Type 1 research into finding a cure. Take up the challenge – The first step is come along to one of the following meetings to hear from the researchers about ongoing “cutting edge” Type 1 research. [More]

Type 1 Support Group Meeting being held in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis @8pm on Tuesday 23rd of March for more information contact the Clare Branch on 087-6415747 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com [More]

Diabetes Public Meeting in McWilliam Hotel, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Wednesday 24th March @ 7.45pmSpeakers include: Dr Sean Dinneen,Consultant Endocrinololigist, GalwayLaura Kelly, Podiatrist GalwayMarie Fraser, Dietitian Mayo GeneralAll welcome.Contact Western Regional Office, Sligo  071 9146001 for more information [More]

  Community Orientated Dibetes Education (CODE) is a group education programme aimed at people with Type 2 Diabetes will be taking place in Shannon, Co. ClareSee Living with Type 2 Diabetes on the Diabetes Federation website www.diabetes.ie For more information or if you would like to attend please contact Western Regional Office, [More]

Diabetes Ireland Research Alliance&Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation PartnershipChallenge – Raise €50,000 in 2010 for Type 1 research into finding a cure. Take up the challenge – The first step is come along to one of the following meetings to hear from the researchers about ongoing “cutting edge” Type 1 research. [More]

  Community Orientated Dibetes Education (CODE) is a group education programme aimed at people with Type 2 Diabetes will be taking place in Balla, Castlebar Co. MayoSee Living with Type 2 Diabetes on the Diabetes Federation website www.diabetes.ie For more information or if you would like to attend please contact Western Regional Office, [More]

Sweetpea Kidz Club next event will be away to Trabolgan for weekend 9th - 11th April. The programme will take place from Friday evening to lunchtime Sunday,the programme will inculde workshops for parents and workshops for children with diabetesChestnut House, sleeps 4-5 people cost €400Forest Oak House, [More]

Community Orientated Dibetes Education (CODE) is a group education programme aimed at people with Type 2 Diabetes will be taking place inTullamore in the Tullamore Historical Society Building, Bury Quay.See Living with Type 2 Diabetes on the Diabetes Federation website www.diabetes. [More]

Diabetes Federation of IrelandDiabetes Public MeetingMonday 13th April 2010 at 7:30pm                                     Anner Hotel, ThurlesType 2 Diabetes: New Therapies and EntitlementsEileen Mc Grath, Diabetes Nurse Specialist          Diabetes and FootcareEleanor Christopher, PodiatristTea/CoffeeDiabetes Eye DiseaseBernadette Mc Carthy, [More]

Type 1 Support Group Meeting being held in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis @8pm on Tuesday 13th of April for more information contact the Clare Branch on 087-6415747 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com [More]

Diabetes Awareness Day will take place on Sunday 18th April in Riverside Hotel, Enniscorthy Co. Wexford @ 2 to 5pm open information day Admission free. All welcome. [More]

RTE's Health of the NationDiabetes will feature on RTE's Health of the Nation on Wednesday 21st April at 8.30pm on RTE 1  [More]

Dun Laoighre Public MeetingVenue: Tara Towers Hotel Dun LaoighreTime: 8pmSpeakers to be confirmed [More]

Talk and Dance for Diabetes will take place on Friday 23rd April in St. John’s GAA Club, Ballinteer, Dublin 16.  Commencing at 8.30pm with talk on Diabetes Prevention/Management by Dr. Anna Clarke followed by Dancing till 12. Admission: €5 (include entry to raffle for weekend away) available at the door on the nightAll welcome          [More]

National Spring Meeting“Do new advances change my diabetes management”Sunday 25 April 2010 at 2.00pm Alexander Hotel, Fenian Street, Merrion Square, Dublin 2 Understanding the new HbA1c changes Dr Ned Barrett, Consultant Biochemist, Mid Western Regional Hospital  Will access to new technologies change my basic daily management? Dr Ronan Canavan, [More]

Trek 70kms over four days through a hidden corner of Europe unchanged for 850 years. This trek takes us into the Becegi Mountains that overlook Transylvania and provides an ideal chance to visit Count Vlad or Dracula's Castle and experience some of the delights of it's beautiful capital Bucharest.For more information see www.diabetes.ie   [More]

The Cork Parents support Group are holding a Teddy Bears Picnic and Sports Day on the Grounds of Fota House for Children with Diabetes and their Families in May 2010 date to be confirmed.Please contact Charlotte  to register your interest on 021 4274229 or 087 7705458. please note the Regional office in Cork is closed on Fridays [More]

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Royal College of Physicians in Ireland (RCPI), Kildare Street @6.30pm.Meeting supported by the Diabetes Federation of Ireland - Promoting a Healthy Nation.All welcome. Admission feeApply for tickets at www.rcpi.ie/publicmeetings or phone the RCPI 01-8639700 [More]

Trek Transylvania Romania - May 2010Discover Count Dracula's castle and trek 70kms over four days through a hidden corner of Europe unchanged for 850 years By participating on the trek you will help us raise much-needed funds that will enable us to improve the lives of people living with diabetes in this country. [More]

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DIABETESVENUE Maldron Hotel, Oranmore,Galway  DATE :Saturday 29th MayWorkshop Schedule:                9.30          Registration. Tea/coffee available                 9:50         Welcome & introduction of workshops facilitatorsElaine Newell, Diabetes Development Officer                  10. [More]

Type 1 Support Group Meeting being held in the Old Ground Hotel, Ennis @8pm on Tuesday 8th of June for more information contact the Clare Branch on 087-6415747 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com [More]

For more information contact the Western Regional Office on 071-9146001 or email wro@diabetes.ie [More]

The Cork Parents support Group have organized their annual trip to Oyster Haven Outdoor Activity Centre, on Saturday 19th June 2010, starting at 9.45 and finishing at 4pm approx. The activities are open to children with Diabetes and their siblings aged 8 yrs and up. Cost for the day is €30 each (normally €40, subsidized by the parents group). [More]

Dublin Moon Walk Looking for a new challenge? Think walking's  for wimps? Then think again…. Take the next step by yourself, or with friends and sign up for our 30KM Dublin Moon Walk – On June 26th Walk from Dusk til Dawn under the Dublin moon for The Diabetes Federation of Ireland. [More]