Spinal Injuries Ireland

📍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! 💙

We're pleased to share an exciting opportunity from the European Spinal Cord Injury Federation (ESCIF).

Spinal Injuries Ireland works closely with ESCIF and supports its mission to strengthen the voice of people living with spinal cord injury across Europe.

ESCIF is now recruiting its first-ever Chief Executive Officer (Part-Time). This is a significant milestone for the Federation as it implements its 2024-2030 Strategy and continues to build partnerships, support member organisations and develop opportunities for the spinal cord injury community across Europe.

📍 Home-based anywhere in Europe
⏰ Approximately 14 hours per week
📅 Applications close: 21 September 2026 (9.00am CET)

Applicants should submit: • A CV
• A covering letter (maximum two pages)
• A personal SWOT analysis

📧 Applications: [email protected]

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

We are delighted to share that SII has secured €28,000 in funding from the Hospital Saturday Fund to provide individual grant aid for our service users.

4,500km across America. 4.5km right here at home.

As continues the challenge of walking 4,500km across America in aid of , we're asking communities across Ireland to get moving in solidarity and show their support for everyone living with a spinal cord injury.

Join your local Run, Roll or Stroll and take on 4.5km your way.
Walk it. Run it. Roll it. Bring the kids, your friends, or even the dog! 🐾

Our first events are:
📍Ballincollig Park, Cork | Saturday 5th September
📍Blackrock Park, Dublin | Sunday 6th September

This isn't a race. It's about coming together, getting moving, and being part of something bigger while Fergus tackles the miles on the other side of the Atlantic.

The first 100 people to register for each event will receive an exclusive Fergus Walks bag on arrival, so don't miss out!

Let's show Fergus that Ireland is with him every step of the way.

Registration: €20 for adults (18+) Kids go FREE!
Register here - https://ferguswalks.ie/find-your-local-roll-stroll/

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