Kerry IKA Branch

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

Every woman running for in the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon is carrying more than a race number, she’s carrying a story 💜

We are so deeply grateful for every woman lacing up her runners for the . They’ve put in the miles, made time between work, family and life, and now all that’s left is to show up on the day and give it their all🏃‍♀️✨

Many are running because kidney disease has touched their own lives or the life of someone they love. Their steps help fund the IKA’s counselling, patient support, holidays, advocacy and support services for kidney patients and their families across Ireland.

If you’re able, they would really value your support. Every donation, big or small, helps us make life a little more comfortable for those living with kidney disease.

Support here 👉 www.idonate.ie/team/IKAminimarathon26?donate=true

21/05/2026

https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/i-was-a-different-man-in-a-week-cork-farmer-on-life-after-transplant/a/152001814.html

Kidney Association calling for more donors as receivers highlight the life-changing impact of their transplants

21/05/2026

Some wonderful inspiring stories this week.

16/05/2026

Elsie and Brendan are having a very busy day at Kerry Library in Tralee 📚💚

They’re handing out Organ Donor Cards and ready to have a chat and answer questions around being an organ donor.

If you’re nearby, call in, say hello, and have a chat 👋

If you can’t make it, you can get an Organ Donor Card at ika.ie/donorcard

07/05/2026

We look forward to displaying some wonderful art work kindly donated by Tralee Art Group. They will be a very welcome addition to our Kidney Houses and Dialysis Unit. We cannot thank Tralee Art Group enough for their generous donation of original artworks.

TRALEE Art Group (TAG) is involved in two inspiring collaborations this May, celebrating the intersection of art, science, and community impact across Kerry. The first event marks a partnership with the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) at Munster Technological University. The Science+Ar...

05/05/2026

Such a fantastic story, fantastic to see Harmony looking so wonderful.

15/04/2026

💜 Organ Donor Awareness Week runs from 16th - 23rd May 💜

We’re seeking powerful, personal stories to highlight the life-changing impact of organ donation.

📝 ika.ie/donorweek/

We would love to hear from you if:
1️⃣ You are currently awaiting a transplant.
2️⃣ You have received a transplant.
3️⃣ You have been a living donor.
4️⃣ You have made the selfless decision to donate a loved one’s organs.

If you’d like to share your experience, please fill out our form to express your interest.

08/03/2026

Kenmare, Killarney, Caherciveen, Tralee, Listowel, Rathmore, Waterville and Di**le — thank you 💙
The Kerry Branch of the Irish Kidney Association would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our World Kidney Day collections across these towns.
A special thank you to our amazing volunteers who generously gave their time to stand and collect throughout the day. Your dedication and community spirit make these collections possible and help support kidney patients and their families across Kerry.
Thank you also to everyone who donated, stopped for a chat or offered encouragement — your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.
World Kidney Day is also an important opportunity to raise awareness about kidney health and the life-changing importance of organ and kidney donation. One donor can transform and save lives.
We are also very grateful to Aldi, Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Centra and Manor West for their support and for kindly allowing our volunteers to collect at their stores.
Together we are helping to support patients, raise awareness and highlight the importance of kidney donation.
💙 Kerry Branch
Irish Kidney Association
Volunteers Kenmare Killarney Tralee Di**le Listowel Waterville

08/03/2026