Family Carers Ireland North West - Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal

16/06/2026

A massive thank you to all the family carers and volunteers who took part in our National Carers Week calendar of events and to the volunteers who took part in our National Heart of Gold Campaign!

11/06/2026

Pop by and say hello to our staff and wonderful volunteers selling Heart of Gold pins today.
We will be in the following Lidl stores – Sligo Cranmore and Finisklin. Donegal Town, Dungloe, Ballybofey and Bundoren.

10/06/2026

Tomorrow’s the big day! Come say hello at your local Lidl store to our volunteers and FCI staff who are out in full force for Heart of Gold 🙌

Be sure to buy your pin and wear it with pride for Heart of Gold – available to purchase in your local Lidl stores and at our collection stands across 92 stores 💛

When you wear the pin, you are letting your community know that you support family carers, Ireland’s hidden frontline.

To support Heart of Gold, you can buy your own pin or donate today: https://www.idonate.ie/forms/HeartOfGold

10/06/2026

Introducing Lú, Family Carers Ireland’s mascot 🤩!!

A massive thank you to our community for being a part of the naming process. After the final poll, Lú came out on top of the other amazing name suggestions! Lú is the Irish god for the sun or light, which makes it quite fitting as our little heart will be shining a light on the backbone of care in our community: family carers.

Watch this space to see where Lú's adventures will take him during this month’s Heart of Gold campaign!

You can now show your support for family carers by visiting your local Lidl store and purchasing your Heart of Gold pin in the month of June. When you wear the pin, you are letting your community know that you support family carers 💛
To make a donation today, please visit: https://www.idonate.ie/forms/HeartOfGold

10/06/2026

💙Small Steps to Change: Building resilience into daily life

💻Family Carers Ireland is delighted to share this free 4-week virtual workshop series designed specifically for women carers aged 54 and over.

🎟️For more information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/small-steps-to-change-building-resilience-into-daily-life-a-workshop-tickets-1991182254725?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

President Catherine Connolly has sent this letter of appreciation to family carers to mark the start of National Carers Week.

We thank President Connolly for her unwavering and genuine support and advocacy for family carers.

08/06/2026

Explore ADHD traits, how they show up in daily life, and their neurobiological roots in a neuro-affirmative workshop.

Places are limited, to book your place email [email protected]

07/06/2026

Don't forget to book your space on one or more of our National Carers Week events.
Visit www.familycarers.ie/events for more information