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One Plus Parenting Alone Skerries ONE PLUS is a peer support & social club for fathers and mothers who are lone parents in Skerries & surrounding areas. We welcome lone parents from Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Balbriggan and Swords. ,
Contact: One Plus, Skerries, County: Dublin, tel: +353 (0)1 8020484, fax: +353
Bray Cancer Support Centre A voluntary self-help and support centre run by people who specialise in providing emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer.,
Contact: The Bray Cancer Support Centre, 36B Main Street, Bray, County: Wicklow, tel: 2866966,
Adoption International Orphan Aid Ireland is a registered Irish charity whose primary concern is the welfare of orphaned and abandoned children through out the world. It was established in 1996. Across the globe there are millions of babies, infants and children living in institutions in a world alien to us, a world practically void of an emotional care and sadly sometime physical care. International Orphan Aid is determined to be the voice of those children.,
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Irish Council for Psychotherapy
updated Irish Council for Psychotherapy contains five sections which repesent different approaches within the psychotherapy field. They are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Constructivist Psychotherapy Couple & Family Therapy Humanistic/Integrative Psychotherapy Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy,
Contact: Irish Council for Psychotherapy, 73, Quinn's Road,, Shankill, County: Dublin, tel: 01-2722105, fax: 01-2722111
Irish Institute of Radiography The Irish Institute of Radiography is the professional body for the profession of radiography in Ireland. It sets and maintains high professional standards. It also validates the qualifications of all non-nationally qualified radiographers.,
Contact: Irish INstitute of Radiogrpahy ltd., 28 milbrook court, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, County: Dublin, tel: 00 353 1 6790433, fax: 00 353 1 6700433
Irish Red Cross - Limerick Area Information about the activities of the Irish Red Cross in Limerick City and County. The site includes a listing of Red Cross services, training courses and contact details.,
Contact: 58, Henry Street, Limerick, County: Limerick, tel: 061 318580,
The National Council for the Blind Of Ireland The National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) is a not-for-profit, voluntary organisation offering a nationwide service to people experiencing problems with their eyesight. NCBI is a registered charity and has been in existence since 1931. Trained staff and volunteers work with NCBI in providing a wide range of quality services to over 7,500 people eligible to use them.,
Contact: NCBI, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, County: Dublin, tel: 1850 33 43 53, fax: 01 8307787
Coolamber Drug Rehabilitation Centre Coolamber drug rehabilitation centre is a residential training programme located in Ireland, for people who are committed to taking back control of their lives in the aftermath of drug or alcohol dependency.,
Contact: Coolamber House, Lisryan, Co. Longford, County: Longford, tel: 4385159, fax: 4538203
Rosbrien Suicide Awareness Group, Limerick. Ireland. Rosbrien Suicide Awareness Group, assisting people to be aware of depression and life threating tendencies.,
Contact: County: Limerick,
Lt Justin Behans Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Site Some information about Justin Behan and his involvement with the Order of Malta,
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Youth Information Education learning & Development This site aims to provide realistic information to young people & parents on Sexual health & related issues. Yield works to provide comprehensive and professional training to young people, parents, organisations and schools,
Contact: Yield Ireland, 13 Ardshanavooly, Park Road, Killarney, County: Kerry, tel: 086 389 3530,
Adopted Peoples Association The Adopted Peoples Association, Ltd., AdoptionIreland, is the representative organisation for Irish adopted people. This website offers information, services and resources to adopted people and their natural families, including the Irish Adoption Contact Register.,
Contact: AdoptionIreland, the Adopted Peoples Association, Ltd., 27 Templeview Green, Clare Hall, Dublin 13, County: Dublin, tel: (01) 868 3020, fax: n/a
remember northern ireland children memorial page for deceased children and help for bereaved parents,
Contact: compassionate friends, 27 adlon cres, lisburn, co antrim, County: Antrim, tel: 02892587668,
Ballygall Unit OMAC A site dedicated to the Ballygall Unit of the Order of Malta, describing their work and personnel - A Voluntary First Aid and Ambulance group ,
Contact: 27 Clancy Avenue, Finglas East, County: Dublin,
Brainwave-The Irish Epilepsy Association Brainwave is the National organisation for people with epilepsy.It provides information, support, advice, literature, safety aids and training. Brainwave has offices throughout the country. ,
Contact: tel: +353 01 4557500, fax: +353 01 4557013
www.dads-house.com Men's Support group for Fathers Separated from their children. Our aim is to raise the awareness in Ireland of the plight of Fathers, Grandparents and the extended families that are separated from and deprived of their Children. By raising awareness, we hope to reunite children with their dads on the premise that "the best Parent is both Parents". ,
Contact: USFI, Tallaght, Dublin 24, County: Dublin, tel: +353 86 887 944,
The TalkShop
updated The TalkShop is a site that is dedicated to providing a forum for: (i) Parents, Guardians & Siblings of Children with Special Needs... (ii) For Parents who suffered the Loss of a Child... (iii) Siblings who suffer the Loss of a Brother or Sister... (iv) Those who Suffer from & Live with Depression.... As well as a chill out zone to chat with others on general topics... ,
Contact: The TalkShop, Cork, County: Cork, tel: +353 -, fax: +353 -
Care of People Dying in Hospitals project
updated Care of People Dying in Hospitals project, based in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, in Drogheda, Ireland, is a two-year project aiming to improve all aspects of care for people dying in hospital, and their families. The aim is to demonstrably improve this experience and to develop a process from this learning that may be adapted and used in hospitals and secondary care settings in Ireland and abroad.,
Contact: Care for People Dying in Hospitals Project, Room 32, Dóchas Centre, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital - Drogheda, County: Louth, tel: +353 41 9875256, fax: +353
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland Muscular Dystrophy Ireland provides support to persons living in Ireland with neuromuscular conditions and their families through the provision of a range of support services.,
Contact: Muscular Dystrophy Ireland, 71/72 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 8721501, fax: +353 1 8724482
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps The National Website of The Order of Malta Ambulance Corps, information on our organization and how to volunteer.,
Contact: Order of Malta Ambulance Corps, 32 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 8195731, fax: +353
Irish Wheelchair Association The National Organisation of People with Physical Disabilities,
Contact: Irish Wheelchair Association, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3, tel: +353 1 818 6400, fax: +353 1 833 3873
Migraine Association of Ireland The purpose of the Migraine Association of Ireland is to share information, offer mutual support and increase the level of migraine awareness in the general public and the medical profession. We encourage research into the condition of migraine. There are 2 Headache/Migraine clinics in Ireland, one in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and one in Cork University Hospital.,
Contact: Migraine Association of Ireland, Senior House, All Hallows College,, Gracepark Road, Drumcondra,, Dublin 9, County: Dublin, tel: +353-1-8064121, fax: +353-1-8064122
Tropical Medical Bureau The Tropical Medical Bureau is Ireland's largest provider of health information and vaccines for the international traveller. Clinics throughout Ireland.,
Contact: Tropical Medical Bureau, 5 Northumberland Ave, Dun Laoghaire, County: Dublin, tel: 1800 487674, fax: +353 (0) 1 2805603
Aware Aware is a voluntary organisation providing emotional support to sufferers of depression and their families. Also seeks to create awareness of suicide. Provides a locall helpline service (1890 303 302) and a network of support groups around the country. ,
Contact: Aware, 72 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 661 7211, fax: +353 1 661 7217
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Established in 1979, the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre is a voluntary organisation which provides a comprehensive therapy programme for victims of rape and sexual abuse. This is the Centre's website,
Contact: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, 70 Lower Leeson Street, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 661 4911, fax: +353 1 661 0873
Post Polio Support Group PPSG provides information, support, aids and appliances, physiotherapy, respite, counselling and advocacy services for Polio Survivors. Information on the Late Effects of Polio (also known as Post Polio Syndrome)is provided to Polio Survivors, statutory agencies and the wider medical community.,
Contact: POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, CARMICHAEL CENTRE, NORTH BRUNSWICK STREET, DUBLIN 7, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 873 0338, fax: +353 1 873 0338
Coeliac Society of Ireland A volunatary charity providing support and information to Coeliacs all over ireland,
Contact: Coeliac Society of Ireland, Carmichael Centre, 4 North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 872 1471, fax: +353 1 873 5737
One In Four Ireland A organisation based in Dublin which is run for and by people who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual violence.Their services include counselling, advocacy and online support. ,
Contact: 2 Holles Street, Dublin 2, County: Dublin, tel: 016624070,
Irish Heart Foundation Irish Heart Foundation is the only National Organisation dedicated to the prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.,
Contact: Irish Heart Foundation, 4 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 6685001, fax: +353 1 6685896
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps - Baldoyle Unit Voluntary organisation providing First Aid & Youth work/leadership within our community.,
Contact: Order of Malta Ambulance Corps HQ, St John's House, 32 Clyde Road, Dublin 4, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 6684891, fax: +353 1 6685288
Reiki Federation Ireland Reiki Federation Ireland, we embrace all lineages of Reiki. Membership info, Reiki info, articles, practitioner listings and much more...,
Contact: tel: +353879819366, fax: +353
Wexford Rape Crisis Centre support service for victims of sexual abuse in the wexford area,
Contact: wexford rape crisis centre, clifford street, wexford, County: Wexford, tel: +353 1800 33 00, fax: +353
Youth Health Info
This web site has been set up as a result of requests from young people and parents wanting accurate and non judgmental information regarding relationships and Sexual Health. It aims to answer young peoples questions honestly using terminology that they use in every day life. ,
Contact: Yield Ireland, 13 Ardshanavooly, Park Road, Killarney, County: Kerry, tel: +35386 389 3530, fax: +353
Cura CURA is a free and confidential service in Ireland offering practical help and support to those dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Services include pregnancy testing counselling and post abortion counselling.,
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Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group The BmtSupport site caters for bone marrow transplant patients and their families, providing information and links to other resources, empathy and support.,
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Cairde - Irelands national AIDS charity Cairde is a voluntary organisation committed to providing innovative and flexible support and advocacy services in response to the diverse needs of people affected by HIV and AIDS.,
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Asthma Society of Ireland The purpose of the Asthma Society is to provide information, advice and reassurance to people with asthma and their families and to promote awareness and understanding of the condition amongst the general public,
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The Children's Hospital - Temple Street Take a browse through our children's drawings and diaries, take a look at our fundraising activities and even select and send your very own "Get Well Soon" card. Or maybe you'd simply like to make a donation.,
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MS Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is a nationwide organisation offering services to all those affected by Multiple Sclerosis,
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Irish Diabetics .com This website is for Irish people with diabetes designed by irish people with diabetes includes a chat area for exchanging views and diabetic news,
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Women's Aid Women's Aid offers information, advice, support and access to accommodation to women and children who are being subjected to violence in their own homes. The organisation runs a National Freephone Helpline (1800 341 900) in the Republic of Ireland, open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm. It also offers a number of other Dublin based services.,
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Arthritis West This site includes information which explains all about arthritis; what is it, how can it be prevented, and how can people with arthritis help themselves. It also contains information for patients and doctors on drugs used in the treatment of arthritis, new breakthroughs in the treatment of arthritis, and where to get help and how to find services for arthritis sufferers in Ireland and in Galway in particular.,
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Brain Research - Finding Answers Brain Research is a charity dedicated to funding neurological research in Ireland. Our focus is on epilepsy, motor neurone disease, parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia, stroke and other neuromuscular diseases. It is estimated that some 500,000 in Ireland are affected either directly or indirectly by a neurological condition. We aim to improve the lives of these people through a well directed research and teaching programme.,
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Tirim - Bladder Control Information Society Tirim offers information on overactive bladder and related conditions. tirim is an Irish multidisciplinary group of medical specialists representing gynaecology, urology, physiotherapy, general practice and continence promotion which has an interest in educating the public and health professionals about bladder control problems.,
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Down's Syndrome Association - Mayo Branch Information and Activities of the Mayo Branch of the Down's Syndrome Association of Ireland,
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Missing, Abducted, Run Aways Missing Persons site to upload photo and details also for Abducted children tracing and help with run aways. Quality easy to use site for the Island of Ireland. Trace lost people, friends, parents, siblings,
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Alliance Centre for Sexual Health Alliance centre for sexual health based in Cork City, provides help, advice, counselling and support for people and families affected by AIDS, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in the Munster area.,
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