Support
Irish Fibromyalgia Support Groups
South Dublin Fibromyalgia Support Group
The South Dublin Fibromyalgia Support Group is dedicated to providing assistance and support to people who have fibromyalgia and also for those who care for them. Our mission is to facilitate understanding, education, support and practical advice in managing this condition.
The group meets in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. The meetings are informal and positive, occasionally include a speaker, and offer an excellent opportunity to meet and chat with others with fibromyalgia.
Contact Sally by texting 087 682 2493
email info[@]fibroireland.ie
Carlow Group
Set up since September 2008 we are aiming to help one another with our thoughts and our experience of dealing with the pain of Fibromyalgia. We are at present running a Stress Management and Massage Course lasting ten weeks and funded by Carlow VEC.
Everyone's story is different and we have found that we have formed a bond through out pain and most people love to chat and are delighted that they have found support for this mysterious condition.
We meet the last Tuesday of every month in Askea Parish Centre Carlow.
Contact Gemma 086 169 3887
email floodlight[@]eircom.net
Offaly Group
This very active group meets in Tullamore.
Contact: 1800 201068 on Tuesdays ONLY, please,
between 10-12 am.
Cork Group
The Cork Fibromyalgia Support Group meets twice a year (usually in Bru Columbanus, Wilton, Cork) around May and October. Meetings afford an opportunity to meet others with FM and we try to have guest speakers whenever possible. For information on the group and for dates of upcoming meetings see our website at www.fibromyalgiasupport.ie
Contact Rachel Abraham, Chairman
Telephone 085 156 7924
Kerry Group
The Kerry Fibromyalgia Support Group acts to provide the required strengths through reassurance, friendship, comfort and support to all those living with the condition of fibromyalgia.
Meetings are held at St. Brendan’s Pastoral Centre, Upper Rock Street, Tralee, on the first Tuesday of each month throughout the year, with the exception of July, August and September. All are welcome and refreshments are served.
If you would like to meet with a committee member on a one-to-one basis, this can be arranged by calling our Help Line.
Contact Josephine
Telephone 086 160 7355
(An excellent booklet, “Living Day to Day with Fibromyalgia”, by founder and chairperson Josephine Fearns has been published by the Kerry group, and can be obtained by phoning their Help Line.)
If you are a group leader in the Republic of Ireland and your group doesn’t appear here, or would like to have your details provided on our site, please contact Sally through the Dublin group listed above.
Other Irish Support Groups
Migraine Association of Ireland
If you experience migraine and would like support in this area The Migraine Assoication of Ireland provide literature on migraine as well as a help and advice line.
Tel: +353 1 8941280 or 01 8941281
Callsave Helpline: 1850 200 378 (ROI) or 0844 826 9323 (NI) Specialist Nurse Advice line: +353 1 797 9848
(10am-12 noon Mon-Thurs)
e-mail: info@migraine.ie
web: www.migraine.ie
Arthritis Ireland
Arthritis Ireland is adding another dimension to its support services for people with arthritis or fibromyalgia, their families and carers. The Arthritis Ireland Helpline is a confidential service, which is open to anyone affected by FM. We provide emotional and practical support, and information by phone, by letter and email.
Lo-call Helpline: 1890 252 846 (10am-4pm weekdays)
e-mail: helpline@arthritisireland.ie
web: www.arthritisireland.ie
By Letter: Arthritis Ireland Helpline, Arthritis Ireland, 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2.
Irish M.E. Trust
The Irish M.E. Trust provide literature on FM, a free counselling service as well as useful classes such as Yoga (modified for people with FM or ME), a writers group and also organise various seminars on a range of subjects.
Tel: +353 1 401 3629
Lo-call Helpline: 1890 200 912
e-mail: info@imet.ie
web: www.imet.ie