Irish Dementia Cafe Network

11/06/2026

This Thursday The Donnybrook Dementia Cafe will be talking about Summer Holidays Old & New. Bring some old holiday snaps if you wish and enjoy some chats, tea, cake and music!

It all takes place from 7-9pm in the Avila Carmelite Centre off Morehampton road.

05/06/2026

The The Cosy Cafe Kilbeggan returns on Tuesday June 11th and they will be joined by Eimear Fox from Fox Physiotherapy Kilbeggan as their guest speaker. Eimear will also guide their members through some gentle exercises.

🎶 They are delighted to have Scór ná bPáisti from Scoil on Chlochair join for music along with Trevor Marshall.

The usual tea 🫖, treats 🍰 🧁 🍪 and chats all to be enjoyed too!

Our info for forthcoming June & July:

05/06/2026

The Laragh Memory Cafe in Glendalough returns on Friday June 12th at 11am and this month they will host an Azure presentation.

Visual art can be a great topic for people living with dementia; you don’t need recall to enjoy the moment. The IMMA - Irish Museum of Modern Art Azure programme is a participatory initiative that supports wellbeing through creative engagement with art.

There's free tea & cake; and all are welcome!

Laragh Memory café is a welcoming, informal gathering for people living with dementia, their carers and supportive community members to socialise, share experiences, and access reliable information.

Laragh Memory Café

04/06/2026

On Tuesday June 9th, 2 Dementia Cafes will take place in County Louth.

The Drogheda Cafe is at 11am in Drogheda Library, Stockwell Lane & the Dundalk Cafe is at 2.30pm in Louth Co Library, Roden Place, Dundalk, Co Louth.

Call in for some chats, fun times and tea of course.

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04/06/2026

Today in Kells, Co. Meath, the The Book of Memories Café takes place from 12pm until 2pm. Call in for a chat and some scones!

💛💛It’s Café time again 💛💛

27/05/2026

St Michael’s Day Care Centre's next Memory Cafe takes place on Tuesday June 2nd, 2026 from 18:30 to 20:30.

This free service will provide an opportunity for people living with memory impairment or cognitive issues to share experiences, make connections, and get reliable information from peers and experts. It will provide a one-stop-shop for information on support services while providing a safe environment for social interaction.

Experiencing memory lost or cognitive issues can be challenging leading to anxiety and ultimate withdrawal into oneself. It is so important to talk to friends, family and resist the urge to withdraw socially. Post-diagnostic support systems give people hope and a platform to focus on what they can do and shift the focus from any limitations. Such supports help those living with these conditions to take control and subsequently living their best life in the finest possible manner.

Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at St Michael’s Centre their memory cafe will provide a safe supportive peer group for those on this journey and their carers. It is a social platform to exchange experiences and information while receiving advice from relevant specialist and advocates.

Day:
1st Tuesday of each month

Time:
18:30 to 20:30

Venue:
St Michael's Day Care Centre CLG
Portnard Road,
Cappamore
Co. Limerick
V94N1FH

Contacts:
Valerie Clancy, Josephine Ryan
Mobile: 085-1649102, 087-1385761
Landline:061-387965

27/05/2026

Ballyfermot Dementia Cafe - takes place this Thursday, May 28th from 2-5pm.

If you're in the area, pop in for a chat, some laughs and some information.

01/05/2026

New Dementia Cafe in Co. Limerick! St. Michael’s Day Care Centre Clg. are opening their Memory Café in collaboration with the Irish Dementia Cafe Network, Engaging Dementia, Alzheimer’s Society Ireland (ASI) and HSE, on Tuesday 5th May in Cappamore, Co. Limerick.

This free service will provide an opportunity for people living with memory impairment or cognitive issues to share experiences, make connections, and get reliable information from peers and experts. It will provide a one-stop-shop for information on support services while providing a safe environment for social interaction.

Experiencing memory loss or cognitive issues can be challenging leading to anxiety and ultimate withdrawal into oneself. It is so important to talk to friends, family and resist the urge to withdraw socially. Post-diagnostic support systems give people hope and a platform to focus on what they can do and shift the focus from any limitations. Such supports help those living with these conditions to take control and subsequently living their best life in the finest possible manner.

Meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at St Michael’s Centre, the memory cafe will provide a safe supportive peer group for those on this journey and their carers. It is a social platform to exchange experiences and information while receiving advice from relevant specialist and advocates.

Day: 1st Tuesday of each month commencing 5th May 2026
Time: 18:30 to 20:30
Venue: St Michael's Day Care Centre CLG
Portnard Road,
Cappamore
Co. Limerick
V94N1FH

Contacts: Valerie Clancy, Josephine Ryan
Mobile: 085-1649102, 087-1385761
Landline: 061-387965
Email; [email protected]

28/04/2026

This Friday in County Louth!

☕ You’re Invited – Memory Lane Dementia Café

We are delighted to welcome residents, families, friends and our local community to our next Dementia Café in Sunhill Nursing Home.

📅 Friday 1st May
⏰ 11:30am

🚒 This month, we are pleased to have Drogheda Fire Brigade joining us to speak about fire safety, sharing practical advice and tips for everyone.

A Dementia Café is a warm, welcoming space for people living with dementia, their loved ones, and anyone interested in supporting a dementia-inclusive community.

Join us for a relaxed morning with tea, coffee, treats, and great conversation.

Everyone is very welcome 💜

23/04/2026

The Wicklow Town Memory Cafe takes place this Friday April 24th at 2pm.

If you're close by, or fancy a trip to the garden county, make sure to pop in.