Headway Ireland

Headway Ireland Headway (headway.ie) offers support & services to people affected by Acquired Brain Injury in Ireland
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We provide services and support following brain injury from accident, fall, stroke, haemorrhage and other causes. Our services help people rebuild their lives, increase their confidence and ability to live independently after injury.

One of the attendees at our support group for family members in Carlow has set up a social group for aphasia. They have ...
12/03/2026

One of the attendees at our support group for family members in Carlow has set up a social group for aphasia. They have made a documentary about it, which should make interesting viewing. It's being shown in Visual in Carlow on 26th April - save the date!

📣 Family Members Wanted for Research Study – Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)Have you noticed positive or unexpected changes ...
03/03/2026

📣 Family Members Wanted for Research Study – Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Have you noticed positive or unexpected changes in your loved one following an acquired brain injury? However small, your experience matters.

Researchers at the University of Limerick are inviting family members to take part in a study exploring post-traumatic growth following adult acquired brain injury.

🧠 What is the study about?
We want to understand:
• How families recognise growth after ABI
• What factors help or hinder growth
• How growth can best be supported

👥 Who can take part?
You can participate if you are:
• A family member of an adult with an acquired brain injury
• Your loved one is at least 2 years post-injury
• Over 18 years of age

💬 What’s involved?
• Join a 1-hour online focus group (4–5 participants)
OR
• Take part in a 1:1 online interview

📅 Online Focus Group Dates (7pm–8pm):
• Thursday 5th March 2026
• Thursday 19th March 2026
• Tuesday 24th March 2026

Recruitment and data collection will run from February–May 2026.

📩 Interested?
You can:
• Email: raleigh.niamh@ul.ie
• Complete the short screening form via the link or QR code in the poster:
https://unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahCuU5MGbG5go3I

After registering interest, you will receive the Participant Information Sheet, Consent Form, and screening questionnaire. The researcher will then contact you directly to arrange participation.

Please consider sharing this post with families who may be interested.

Thank you for supporting this important research.

And also to say a huge thank you to the athletes themselves, from the Headway Harriers who run the Great Limerick Run fo...
27/02/2026

And also to say a huge thank you to the athletes themselves, from the Headway Harriers who run the Great Limerick Run for Headway!

Once again, the wonderful Headway Harriers athletes are doing the Great Limerick Run. They have been long term supporter...
27/02/2026

Once again, the wonderful Headway Harriers athletes are doing the Great Limerick Run. They have been long term supporters of Headway in Limerick and we'd love you to support them as they raise funds for brain injury services. See their idonate profile below

https://www.idonate.ie/profile/headwayharriersac

Do you have a family member in our service here at Headway? Can you spend 10 minutes completing our annual survey? It wi...
24/02/2026

Do you have a family member in our service here at Headway? Can you spend 10 minutes completing our annual survey? It will help us improve our services. Take the survey using the QR code below or at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hwfamsurvey

Big shout out to Debbie O Shea and Trish Hurley who ran an aerobic and yoga event in Highfield Rugby Club to raise funds...
17/02/2026

Big shout out to Debbie O Shea and Trish Hurley who ran an aerobic and yoga event in Highfield Rugby Club to raise funds for our building development in Cork! What ensued was a morning full of positivity, exercise and fun. A whopping € 2100 was raised. Thanks a million to both of ye!

✨ PURE Limerick is here! ✨Limerick’s first ever multi-artform community arts festival is taking over the city centre 🎨🎭F...
13/02/2026

✨ PURE Limerick is here! ✨

Limerick’s first ever multi-artform community arts festival is taking over the city centre 🎨🎭

Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, PURE Limerick celebrates the power of creativity in our communities — bringing people together to make, share, and experience art.

Across two vibrant days and 10 city-centre venues, you’re invited to:

🖌️ Take part in artist-led workshops
🎶 Experience unique performances
🖼️ Explore inspiring community art exhibitions
This is about local artists, local communities, and the brilliant collaborations that happen when they come together 💚

📍 Across Limerick City Centre
📅 Feb 20th & 21st

Research Participants WantedHave you supported a loved one during a stay in Intensive Care (ICU)?Researchers at the Univ...
05/02/2026

Research Participants Wanted

Have you supported a loved one during a stay in Intensive Care (ICU)?
Researchers at the University of Limerick are inviting family members to take part in a study exploring experiences of hope during and after an ICU admission.

🔹 What’s involved?
• One confidential, semi-structured interview
• Takes place online or in person, depending on what suits you
• You choose a time that works best for you

🔹 Who can take part?
Family members of someone who has spent time in ICU.
This study has received ethical approval from the University of Limerick. Taking part is entirely voluntary, and all information shared will be treated confidentially.

If you’re interested in learning more, or would like to take part, please see the information linked below in attached photo.

Thank you for your support.

Wow! We are delighted to be one of the beneficiaries of the recent fundraiser by the Carrigaline & District Lions Club t...
04/02/2026

Wow! We are delighted to be one of the beneficiaries of the recent fundraiser by the Carrigaline & District Lions Club through their film awards event. Headway's Kevin Sheehan accepted a cheque for €8000 which will help towards funding our exciting new rehabilitation centre in Cork. We are hugely grateful!

We want to give a huge shout out to Michael Keeley and Brittany Windvogel! They just ran the Lanzarote Half Marathon in ...
19/12/2025

We want to give a huge shout out to Michael Keeley and Brittany Windvogel! They just ran the Lanzarote Half Marathon in memory of Michael's brother, David, who sadly passed away from a brain aneurysm 3 years ago. Brittany and Michael raised the fantastic sum of €2168 for Headway - thank you so much Guys for choosing us here in Headway - you are amazing👏🏻✨🥳!!

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