Student Drop-In Clinic
The student drop in clinic is available fortnightly on Wednesday mornings from 11am – 12pm.
This service provides students with support on academic issues and can signpost students to services provided by Family Carers Ireland. Students can contact Nicola McEntee, Project Co-ordinator, during this time at 059 – 9175263.
2026 Clinic Dates
The telephone clinic will be held on the following dates:
- Wednesday 25th march 2026
- Wednesday 8th April 2026
- Wednesday 22nd April 2026
- Wednesday 6th May 2026
- Wednesday 20th May 2026
- Wednesday 3rd June 2026
- Wednesday 17th June 2026
- Wednesday 1st July 2026
Practical Supports for Family Carers
Family Carers Ireland wants carers to know they have the support they need to care safely, make caring less of a struggle, and remind them that they are not alone.
We are the national charity supporting over 500,000 family and young carers across Ireland. These carers support loved ones such as:
- Children or adults with additional needs
- People with physical or intellectual disabilities
- Frail older people
- Individuals requiring palliative care
- Those living with chronic illness
- People experiencing mental health challenges or addiction
Information Booklet
Family Carers Ireland also provides downloadable information booklets, including:
Understanding behaviours of concern in children, adults and older people
PDF | 2.2MB | 28/10/2020
Continence care for family carers
PDF | 3.1MB | 28/10/2020
Good nutrition for family carers
PDF | 4.2MB | 28/10/2020
Support for Family Carers
Family Carers Ireland offers local support centres across the country where carers can access advice, training, and community support.
To find your nearest Family Carers Ireland Support Centre, visit
What our Students say
Great initiative for all family carers ... gives carers purpose and knowledge to help them transition into the work force/voluntary work or help with everyday challenges of being a family carer"
Former Student