Spinal Injuries Ireland

Help Us Expand Gym Instructor Training in SCI Across Ireland 🏋️‍♀️🇮🇪

We are really excited to have secured funding to roll out our Gym Instructor Training Programme across Ireland during 2027 and we’d love to hear from you.

Do you know a gym, leisure centre, fitness facility or exercise instructor who would benefit from learning more about supporting people living with spinal cord injury? If so, please let us know. We would be happy to make contact, provide information about the programme and explore whether they would be interested in taking part. This training is provided free of charge to the gym so there is no cost to them. 

This autumn, we will begin with introductory training events in Carlow on 6 November and at No Barriers Gym on 13 November. These sessions will be delivered by our Neuro Physiotherapy and Exercise Specialist team, alongside our Exercise Ambassadors, whose lived experience and practical knowledge add a unique and valuable perspective.

Interested? Contact [email protected] or one of the SII Services Team - we welcome your suggestions.

ROUNDWOOD COMMUNITY WALK

SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER | 2PM

Run, Roll or Stroll along the Upper Vartry Reservoir, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow

6.3KM COMMUNITY WALK | APPROX. 1.5 HOURS

Come together in Roundwood and walk in support of Fergus Farrell (Fergus Farrell) as he takes on his incredible 4,500km walk across America.

EVERYONE WELCOME | FAMILY FRIENDLY

📍 MEETING POINT - VARTRY TRAILS CAR PARK, ROUNDWOOD

In support of Spinal Injuries Ireland

What a fantastic day we had at our Thurles Regional Meeting & SpinalArt Workshop! 🐴🎨

It was brilliant to see such a great turnout at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, with a wonderful afternoon of peer support and creativity.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a positive and welcoming event. It was great to catch up with familiar faces, meet new people, share experiences and enjoy the community atmosphere.

Here are some photos from the day, including some of the fantastic horse-themed SpinalArt creations! 📸

📍Saturday, 26th September, Herbert Park

4,500km across America. 4.5km around Herbert Park.

On 26th September we’re getting together to Run, Roll or Stroll 4.5km in support of Fergus Walks and Spinal Injuries Ireland.
📍 Herbert Park, Ballsbridge
📅 Saturday 26th September
⏰ 2pm – 5pm
🎟️ €20 Adults | Kids FREE

Walk it. Run it. Roll it. Bring the kids, your friends, the dog... everyone is welcome.

Fergus is taking on 4,500km across America. Surely Ballsbridge can give him 4.5km. 😉
Come join us!
Register now via the link in our bio.

       

📍 Thurles Regional Meeting & SpinalArt Workshop
🗓️ Friday, 25th September
⏰ 12pm-3pm

Join us at the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary on Friday 25th September from 12pm–3pm for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and peer support.

We will be running a SpinalArt workshop during the meeting! 🎨

Whether you’re living with a spinal cord injury, a family member, or a supporter, our regional meetings are a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences, hear updates from Spinal Injuries Ireland and Coloplast Ireland , and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere.

We’d love to see you there! 💙

     

SpinalArt is back online this October!

🎨 3 weeks in October and 3 weeks from 9 November
🕖 7.00pm Monday evenings
💻 Online via Zoom
▶️ All sessions are recorded, so you can watch back whenever it suits you.

As always, Susan will guide participants step-by-step with plenty of encouragement and practical support along the way.

The first 10 new participants to register will receive a complimentary art pack delivered directly to their home, so you’ll have everything you need to get started.

Places are limited, so if you’d like to join us, please reply to this email or contact the office on 01 653 2180 or by emailing Bairbre directly [email protected].

Huge congratulations to Kendal and Barry on the opening of their new Neuro Rehabilitation Recovery & Wellness Centre Vitality Neuro Rehab .

It was fantastic to see all of their accessible equipment at their Open Day today, especially their RT300 and Neubie.

We’re looking forward to rolling our group training there next year thanks to funding by Rethink Ireland .

Best of Luck, Gordon!

Tomorrow, Gordon Judge sets off from Dublin to take on the incredible Paris2Nice Challenge in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland. 🚴‍♂️🇫🇷

We want to wish Gordon the very best as he embarks on this amazing journey, raising vital funds and awareness to support people living with spinal cord injuries across Ireland.

Your dedication, determination, and generosity are truly inspiring, Gordon.
Thank you for going the extra mile for our community.

From all of us at Spinal Injuries Ireland, thank you and safe travels. We’ll be cheering you on every step, pedal, and kilometre of the way! 🙌

You can donate and support Gordon here - https://lnkd.in/dxtNZdrJ

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📅 Save the Date! 📅

Join us for our Dublin Regional Meeting on Thursday, September 10th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley.

We're delighted to welcome guest speakers from Coloplast , who will share information, insights, and answer any questions you may have.

This is a great opportunity to connect with others, hear updates, share experiences, and enjoy a supportive afternoon together.

📍 Clayton Hotel, Liffey Valley
🗓 Thursday, September 10th
⏰ 12:00pm - 2:00pm

To register, please email ✉️ [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙