Support
Irish Fibromyalgia Support Groups
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
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.
Contact Rachel Abraham, Chairman
Telephone 085 156 7924
Donegal Group
The Donegal Fibromyalgia Support Group / Fibromates would like to provide strength through reassurance, friendship, comfort and support to all those living with the condition of fibromyalgia both patients and families alike.
If the interest is there, we'd like to hold monthly meetings perhaps in Buncrana, Letterkenny and Stranorlar. If you would like to meet with us at any stage or let us know where you are, please contact Jude Bromley on 086 394 5008 or email mikejay1@eircom.net or facebook Jude Bromley.
Soft hugs to all :-)
Dundalk Support Group
We will be celebrating our first year in July, and we had a very successful year. We are a group with 65 members, although not all can attend the meetings as most suffer so much pain that they are unable to get out, but they do attend the seminars that we run every 4 months.
We have guest speakers at a number of events held through the year, and its widely attended. People travel from as far as Cavan to attend our seminars.
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm in Dundalk.
Contact Grainne 086 809 1023 Group
Support Leader/Chairperson DFSG
Anne 087 975 0899 Secretary/Treasurer DFSG
Website facebook.com/dundalk.fibro
Email dlkfibro@gmail.com
If anyone needs or would like to contact us, please do. We have a great group of ladies, who I must say are exceptional, despite the pain that they suffer, they are out there promoting our support group.
Galway Support Group
Fibroireland Galway meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 11am-1pm and 7pm-9pm. For further Information please contact Cindy on 087 7725379.
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
Web www.fibromyalgiasupport.ie
(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.
Gorey Support Group
Contact Carmel 087 778 7399
Offaly Group
This very active group meets in Tullamore.
Contact: 1800 201068 on Tuesdays ONLY, please,
between 10-12 am.
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
Wicklow Town Support Group
Contact Ray Howes 086 215 2629
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
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