BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Diabetes Ireland - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Diabetes Ireland X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.diabetes.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Diabetes Ireland REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180713T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180327T112123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T121513Z UID:23505-1531476000-1531497600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Teen Activity Day DESCRIPTION:Our aim is to encourage teens to engage in adventure activities and learn  good management of their diabetes while doing so. They will meet other teenagers with diabetes and most importantly they will have FUN. \n\nThe teen activity day will take place on Friday 13th July 2018\n\n\nThe day is open to all children with diabetes aged 10-16 years.\n\n\nEvents will be held in 3 centres nationwide and you choose which centre you would like to attend.\n\n\nWe plan to run buses from a number of localities to each of the centres where we have adequate participants.\n\n\nA hot lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the day.\n\n\nAll centres will be fully supervised by trained instructors\, volunteer leaders and a healthcare professional.\nPrice €25 for the day URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/teen-activity-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180711T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180711T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180103T112053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T112141Z UID:23178-1531305000-1531312200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:DUBLIN- Type 2 Education Course (CODE) DESCRIPTION:An education course\, developed by the Diabetes Ireland\, is being run at our Care Centre in Northwood \,Santry. \nThe aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management\, nutrition and physical activity and self-monitoring of diabetes control. \nThe course will be run by: Sinead Powell\, Dietitian\, Diabetes Ireland \n  \nEach session will be 2 hours long and includes tea/ coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. \n The course will be held at our office at 19 Northwood House\, Northwood Business Campus\, Santry\, Dublin 9 \n  \nThis event is now fully booked. \n  \n6 months:         Wednesday 11th July at                     10.30am to 12.30pm \n  \nAll four sessions require attendance\, to get maximum benefit from the course. \nIf you would like to attend this course please  please contact Sheila Bourke  in Diabetes Ireland on 01 8428118. \n  \nParking is available in a car park in Homebase which is a 5 minute walk from Northwood House. \n  \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/dublin-type-2-education-course-code-3/ CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180628T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180517T084750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T084750Z UID:23688-1530194400-1530203400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:TUAM – Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:  \nStructured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Clair Naughton\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in Corralea Court Hotel\, Tuam\, Co Galway. \n  \nThis course is now FULL \nWeek 3:          Thursday June 28th from 2 pm to 4 pm \nWeek 4 :         To be confirmed (Notification by letter) \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/tuam-type-2-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course-3/ LOCATION:Corralea Court Hotel\, The Square\, Tuam\, \, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180623T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180327T143457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T143457Z UID:23511-1529744400-1529769600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Oyster Haven Activity Day DESCRIPTION:Saturday 23rd June at 9.30am – 4pm \nThis event is suitable for children over the age of 8yrs and all the family! \nParents can take the opportunity to meet\, chat and share experiences. \nContact Charlotte for further  on 021 4274229 or corkcarecentre@diabetes.ie \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/oyster-haven-activity-day/ LOCATION:Oyster Haven\, Kinsale\, Co Cork\, Kinsale\, Co Cork\, Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180621T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180517T084659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T084659Z UID:23687-1529589600-1529598600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:TUAM – Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:  \nStructured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Clair Naughton\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in Corralea Court Hotel\, Tuam\, Co Galway. \n  \nThis course is now FULL \nWeek 2:          Thursday June 21st  from 2 pm to 4 pm \nWeek 3:          Thursday June 28th from 2 pm to 4 pm \nWeek 4 :         To be confirmed (Notification by letter) \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/tuam-type-2-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course-2/ LOCATION:Corralea Court Hotel\, The Square\, Tuam\, \, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180620T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180620T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180103T120514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180103T120912Z UID:23184-1529492400-1529499600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:CORK- Type 2 Education Course (CODE) DESCRIPTION:An education course\, developed by Diabetes Ireland\, is being run by Diabetes Ireland\, Cork Care Centre\, 36 Mary Street\, Cork City. \nThe aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management\, nutrition and physical activity and self monitoring of diabetes control. \nThe course will be run by Diabetes Irelands’\, Regional Development Officer and Dietitian\, Ms. Pauline Dunne. \n  \nThe first session will be 2 ½ hours long and the remaining sessions 2 hours long including a tea/coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. \nThis course is now fully booked. \nThe course will be held at the new\, Nano Nagle Heritage Centre\, 36 Abbey St\, Cork\, T12 TFF6  (please use the Evergreen Street Entrance) : \n4th week:      Wednesday 20th June 2018                             from 11am to 1pm \nYou are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/dublin-type-2-education-course-code-7/ LOCATION:Nano Nagle Place\, Cork CATEGORIES:Munster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180619T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180524T141929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T141929Z UID:23797-1529438400-1529438400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Clare Type 1 Diabetes Meet Up DESCRIPTION:The next meet up of the Type 1 Diabetes Group in Clare will take place on Tuesday 19th June at 8pm in The Temple Gate Hotel\, Ennis. The topic for this meeting is “Tools\, Techniques\, Treatments & Tech we use to help us manage our Diabetes”. \n  \nThese meetings are free to attend and open to anyone who wants to learn more about Type 1 Diabetes. They are very informal where we learn from sharing our challenges and triumphs of living with type 1 diabetes. If you would like more information about our support group call Grainne at 087 654 8320 or email clarebranchdfi@gmail.com. \n  \nThe Clare Type 1 Diabetes group meets every second month and information about future meetings can be obtained from the above contact information URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/clare-type-1-diabetes-meet-up/ LOCATION:Temple Gate Hotel\, Ennis\, Co. Clare END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180619T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180619T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180517T083648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T083648Z UID:23685-1529431200-1529438400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:SLIGO – Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:  \nStructured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Clair Naughton\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in ITSligo Campus. \nThis course is now FULL \nWeek 3:          Tuesday June 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm \nWeek 4 :         To be confirmed (Notification by letter) \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/sligo-type-2-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course-3/ LOCATION:ITSligo Campus\, Ash Lane\, Sligo\, Sligo CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180614T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180614T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180517T084459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T084459Z UID:23686-1528984800-1528993800@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:TUAM – Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:  \nStructured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Clair Naughton\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in Corralea Court Hotel\, Tuam\, Co Galway. \n  \nWeek 1:           Thursday June 14th from 2 pm to 4.30pm \nWeek 2:          Thursday June 21st  from 2 pm to 4 pm \nWeek 3:          Thursday June 28th from 2 pm to 4 pm \nWeek 4 :         To be confirmed (Notification by letter) \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/tuam-type-2-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course/ LOCATION:Corralea Court Hotel\, The Square\, Tuam\, \, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180613T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180503T104316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T104331Z UID:23634-1528911000-1528923600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:The Patient Voice in Diabetes Research DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/the-patient-voice-in-diabetes-research/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180613T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180613T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180321T123439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T124113Z UID:23483-1528885800-1528893000@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:THURLES - Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:Structured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Pauline Dunne\, Senior Dietitian for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in St Mary’s Health Centre\, Parnell Street\, Thurles\, Co Tipperary \n  \nThis course is now FULL \nWeek 3:          Wednesday June 13th from 10.30 am from 12.30 pm \nWeek 4 :         Wednesday December 5th from 10.30 to 12.30 pm \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/thurles-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course-3/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Health Centre\, Parnell St\, Thurles CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180612T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180517T083214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T083214Z UID:23683-1528826400-1528833600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:SLIGO – Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:  \nStructured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Clair Naughton\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in ITSligo Campus. \n  \nThis course is now FULL \nWeek 2:           Tuesday June 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm \nWeek 3:          Tuesday June 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm \nWeek 4 :         To be confirmed (Notification by letter) \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/sligo-type-2-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course-2/ LOCATION:ITSligo Campus\, Ash Lane\, Sligo\, Sligo CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180610T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180523T135436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180529T150919Z UID:23774-1528635600-1528646400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Sweetpea Kids Club Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:I hope everyone is enjoying the glorious weather at the moment. Keep your fingers crossed that it will be as nice for our Sweetpea Summer Picnic. This year we have decided to change our venue and to return to Corcagh Park. \n  \nFor those of you who were unable to join us last year\, Corkagh Park is in Clondalkin\, easy enough to get to from the N7 and M50.There is a large playground\, a picnic area and plenty of open green space for fun and games. We have invited Anna Banana with her magic/puppet show along also. It will take place on Sunday\, 10th June 2018. \nDate: Sunday\, 10 June 2018          Venue: Corkagh Park\, Clondalkin\, Dublin 22 \n Time:  1.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.       Admission: Arranged by the Sweetpea Kidz Club \n\nOr please contact ashley.daly@diabetes.ie to register! URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/sweetpea-kids-club-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:Corkagh Park\, Naas Road\, Newlands Cross\, Dublin 22\, Ireland END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180610T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180327T115244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180327T115410Z UID:23509-1528632000-1528639200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Teddy Bears Picnic DESCRIPTION:Teddy Bears Picnic Leahy’s Farm\, Dungourney\, Midleton\, Co Cork on Sunday  10th June at 12noon. \nContact Charlotte on 021 4274227 or corkcarecentre@diabetes.ie for more information. \nA great day for your family to get to know other families! \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/teddy-bears-picnic/ LOCATION:Leahy’s Farm\, Dungourney\, Middelton\, Cork\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Munster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180609T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180524T153714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T153714Z UID:23799-1528538400-1528563600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Pauline Cooney Memorial Golf Classic In aid of the Clare Branch of Diabetes Ireland DESCRIPTION:The family of the late Pauline Cooney are holding their annual Golf Classic on Saturday June 9th\, in the Rathbane Golf Club Crossagalla\, Limerick to raise much needed funds for Diabetes Ireland. \n  \nPauline\, from Shannon\, Co. Clare\, passed away on March 17th 2014 due to complications of living decades with diabetes. This event\, which is in its third year\, is organised by members of Pauline’s family to honour her memory and to raise much needed funds for all the work that Diabetes Ireland do to raise awareness about diabetes. \n  \nThe Cooney family would love to hear from people who would like to team up to play the 18 holes in Rathbane Golf Club but would also appreciate businesses Sponsoring a tee box\, Sponsoring a prize for the winning teams or Makeing a donation to the Clare branch of Diabetes Ireland. \n  \nAll proceeds go to Clare branch of Diabetes Ireland. Diabetes Ireland is a national registered charity; CHY 6906. Since 1967\, Diabetes Ireland has been the national charity dedicated to helping people with diabetes. They achieve this by providing support\, education and motivation to everyone affected by diabetes. Diabetes Ireland also raises public awareness of diabetes and its symptoms and funds research into finding a cure for diabetes. \n  \nIf you would like more information about the event or to donate prizes please contact Gerry Cooney\, telephone number 086 246 7650 or email Mike O’Grady mikeogrady79@gmail.com \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/pauline-cooney-memorial-golf-classic-in-aid-of-the-clare-branch-of-diabetes-ireland/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180607T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180321T110715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T110715Z UID:23478-1528365600-1528372800@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:GALWAY - Type 2 & Pre-diabetes Education Course (CODE) DESCRIPTION:Structured education course for Type 2 & Pre-diabetes  \nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms. Elaine Newell\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist  and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks Westside Community Resource Centre\, Seamus Quirke Road\, Galway. \nThis Course is now FULL \nWeek 2: Thursday June 7th from 10 am to 12 noon \nWeek 3: Thursday June 14th from 10 am to 12 noon \nReview Session: Thursday November 22nd  from 10 am to 12 noon \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone: 071 914 6001 or email: wro@diabetes.ie \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/galway-type-2-pre-diabetes-education-course-code-2/ LOCATION:Westside Community Resource Centre\, Seamus Quirke Road\, Galway CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180321T123334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T124128Z UID:23482-1528281000-1528288200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:THURLES - Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:Structured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Pauline Dunne\, Senior Dietitian for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in St Mary’s Health Centre\, Parnell Street\, Thurles\, Co Tipperary \n  \nThis course is now FULL \nWeek 2:           Wednesday June 6th from 10.30 am from 12.30 pm \nWeek 3:          Wednesday June 13th from 10.30 am from 12.30 pm \nWeek 4 :         Wednesday December 5th from 10.30 to 12.30 pm \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/thurles-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course-2/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Health Centre\, Parnell St\, Thurles CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180528T151325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T151325Z UID:23808-1528279200-1528290000@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Free Type 2 Education Course- Ashbourne DESCRIPTION:CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. The groups are kept to small numbers (11-16) allowing people to talk in a supportive\, non-judgemental environment about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, people’s feedback on diabetes self-management\, behaviours and goal settling. Diabetes knowledge and skills are reinforced and the responsibility for the personal self-management of diabetes is gradually strengthened. Diabetes is very much a personal condition with no one ideal plan that suits everyone. \n  \nThe programme is facilitated by a diabetes nurse or dietitian and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hours duration each and a phone call at week 10. The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks and the final session takes place six months after the start date. CODE is funded by Diabetes Ireland and the HSE\, therefore free of charge to attendees. \nThe sixth month session is a review of achievements and personal goals that were set and new goals are considered. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self-identified needs of each individual. \nTo register for this course call 01 842 8118 or email info@diabetes.ie URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/free-type-2-education-course-ashbourne-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180528T143801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T143801Z UID:23807-1528279200-1528290000@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Free Type 2 Education Course- Ashbourne DESCRIPTION:CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. The groups are kept to small numbers (11-16) allowing people to talk in a supportive\, non-judgemental environment about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, people’s feedback on diabetes self-management\, behaviours and goal settling. Diabetes knowledge and skills are reinforced and the responsibility for the personal self-management of diabetes is gradually strengthened. Diabetes is very much a personal condition with no one ideal plan that suits everyone. \n  \nThe programme is facilitated by a diabetes nurse or dietitian and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hours duration each and a phone call at week 10. The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks and the final session takes place six months after the start date. CODE is funded by Diabetes Ireland and the HSE\, therefore free of charge to attendees. \nThe sixth month session is a review of achievements and personal goals that were set and new goals are considered. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self-identified needs of each individual. \nTo register for this course call 01 842 8118 or email info@diabetes.ie URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/free-type-2-education-course-ashbourne-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180605T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180605T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180517T082958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T082958Z UID:23682-1528221600-1528230600@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:SLIGO – Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:  \nStructured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Clair Naughton\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in ITSligo Campus. \n  \nWeek 1:           Tuesday June 5th from 6 pm  to 8.30 pm \nWeek 2:           Tuesday June 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm \nWeek 3:          Tuesday June 19th from 6 pm to 8 pm \nWeek 4 :         To be confirmed (Notification by letter) \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/sligo-type-2-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course/ LOCATION:ITSligo Campus\, Ash Lane\, Sligo\, Sligo CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180531T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180531T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180516T155024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T155024Z UID:23676-1527793200-1527800400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Public Information- Type 2 Diabetes DESCRIPTION:Round table meeting Gresham Hotel\, Dublin at 7pm. Registration required- contact Diabetes Ireland \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/public-information-type-2-diabetes/ LOCATION:Gresham Hotel\, Dublin 1 CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180531T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180531T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180321T110530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T110530Z UID:23477-1527760800-1527769800@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:GALWAY - Type 2 & Pre-diabetes Education Course (CODE) DESCRIPTION:Structured education course for Type 2 & Pre-diabetes  \nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms. Elaine Newell\, Diabetes Nurse Specialist  and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks Westside Community Resource Centre\, Seamus Quirke Road\, Galway. \nWeek 1: Thursday May 31st from 10 am to 12.30 pm \nWeek 2: Thursday June 7th from 10 am to 12 noon \nWeek 3: Thursday June 14th from 10 am to 12 noon \nReview Session: Thursday November 22nd  from 10 am to 12 noon \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone: 071 914 6001 or email: wro@diabetes.ie \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/galway-type-2-pre-diabetes-education-course-code/ LOCATION:Westside Community Resource Centre\, Seamus Quirke Road\, Galway CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180530T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180321T123213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180321T124142Z UID:23481-1527676200-1527685200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:THURLES - Type 2 Diabetes & Pre Diabetes Education Course DESCRIPTION:Structured education course for Prediabetes & Type 2\nCODE is Diabetes Ireland’s  group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or diagnosed Pre-diabetes.  CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. CODE allows people with diabetes to talk in a supportive atmosphere about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, feedback on diabetes self management behaviours and goal setting. \nThe programme is facilitated by Ms.Pauline Dunne\, Senior Dietitian for Diabetes Ireland and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hour duration.  The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks in St Mary’s Health Centre\, Parnell Street\, Thurles\, Co Tipperary \n  \nWeek 1:           Wednesday May 30th from 10.30 to 1 pm \nWeek 2:           Wednesday June 6th from 10.30 am from 12.30 pm \nWeek 3:          Wednesday June 13th from 10.30 am from 12.30 pm \nWeek 4 :     Wednesday December 5th from 10.30 to 12.30 pm \nCODE is free of charge. \nTopics covered in CODE include diabetes explained\, risk factors\, signs and symptoms\, healthy eating\, physical activity\, personal goal setting\, complications and the necessity of regular follow up and the importance of optimal diabetes control. The six month session looks at the review of achievements and personal goal setting. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self identified needs of each group. \nPre-booking is essential and all 4 sessions need attendance \nTelephone 071 914 6001 URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/thurles-diabetes-pre-diabetes-education-course/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Health Centre\, Parnell St\, Thurles CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180530T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180528T143600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180528T143724Z UID:23806-1527674400-1527685200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Free Type 2 Education Course- Ashbourne DESCRIPTION:CODE aims to deliver general information about diabetes self-management in a local community group setting. The groups are kept to small numbers (11-16) allowing people to talk in a supportive\, non-judgemental environment about their own diabetes. Time is allocated during the programme for problem solving\, people’s feedback on diabetes self-management\, behaviours and goal settling. Diabetes knowledge and skills are reinforced and the responsibility for the personal self-management of diabetes is gradually strengthened. Diabetes is very much a personal condition with no one ideal plan that suits everyone. \n  \nThe programme is facilitated by a diabetes nurse or dietitian and consists of 4 sessions of 2 hours duration each and a phone call at week 10. The first 3 sessions take place over 3 consecutive weeks and the final session takes place six months after the start date. CODE is funded by Diabetes Ireland and the HSE\, therefore free of charge to attendees. \nThe sixth month session is a review of achievements and personal goals that were set and new goals are considered. Our flexible approach allows the sessions to be tailored to meet the self-identified needs of each individual. \nTo register for this course call 01 842 8118 or email info@diabetes.ie URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/free-type-2-education-course-ashbourne/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180529T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180529T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180413T095109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T095109Z UID:23547-1527589800-1527597000@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:ENNIS – Type 2 & Pre-diabetes Education Course (CODE) DESCRIPTION:  \nAn education course\, developed by Diabetes Ireland\, is being run by Diabetes Ireland at the Active Ennis Leisure Centre\, Highfield Road\, Ennis\, Co Clare \nThe aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management\, nutrition and physical activity and self monitoring of diabetes control. \nThe course will be run by Diabetes Ireland\, Regional Development Officer and Dietitian\, Ms. Pauline Dunne. \nThe first session will be 2 ½ hours long and the remaining sessions 2 hours long including a tea/coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. \nThe course will be held at the Active Ennis Leisure Centre\, Highfield Road\, Ennis\, Co Clare \nTHIS COURSE IS NOW FULL \n3rd week:  Tuesday 29th  May  from 10:30 – 12:30 pm \nAt 6 months   Tuesday 20th November from 10:30 – 12:30 pm \n  \nYou are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course. \nFor more information or to book another course call Regina on 071 9146001 or email wro@diabetes.ie URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/ennis-type-2-pre-diabetes-education-course-code-4/ LOCATION:Active Ennis Leisure Centre\, Highfield Road\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180525T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180527T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180115T162904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180115T162926Z UID:23219-1527260400-1527422400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Donegal - Annual Weekend Break DESCRIPTION:DIABETES IRELAND DONEGAL BRANCH \n  \nOur annual weekend break for people with diabetes and their families will resume again this year in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel\, Buncrana from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2018. \n                                                                                                                     \nAdult (Per person sharing) \n2 Nights D/B&B and Saturday lunch  €110.00 \n  \nChildren under 5 – Accommodation and meals   Free \n  \nChildren 6-10 yrs (sharing with parent’s ) \n2 nights B&B plus kids menu meals   €30.00 \n  \nChildren 11-16 yrs (sharing with parent’s ) \n2 nights B&B plus children’s menu meals  €55.00 \n  \nExtra supplement for single rooms per night   €25.00 \n  \nDiabetics under 18 years are free of charge. \n            \n  \nThere will also be a further discount of €30.00 off the overall price for fully paid up members of Diabetes Ireland.  Membership renewal are due in March 2018\, so there is still time to avail of this offer if you are not currently a member. \n  \nDue to the limited number of 42 rooms that are available to us for the weekend certain restrictions apply – A family unit should consist of parents/guardians of a child with diabetes and their siblings under 16\, or\, adults with type 1&2 diabetes and their children under 16. \n  \nOver 16 are classed as adults and therefore pay the same as adults. 42 room are available to us for our weekend so first come with deposit\, first served basis and early booking is essential to get your accommodated in the hotel’. \n  \nA non-refundable deposit of €50.00 is required per application to secure your room and the balance to be paid on arrival at the hotel. \nFurther details about the speakers\, arrival times etc will be confirmed to you at a later date. \n  \nIf you wish to attend\, fill the attached application form and return it with your deposit to Gerard Gallagher\, Drumatoland\, St. Johnston\, Lifford\, Co. Donegal no later than Friday 23rd February 2018. No late applications will be accepted. \n  \nIf you should require any further information about the weekend break in Buncrana you can contact Gerard Gallagher at 087 2346902 or Paul Gillespie at 087 2514575. \n  \nHoping we will see you there. \n  \n Gerard Gallagher \nGerard Gallagher \nChairman \nDonegal Branch             URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/donegal-annual-weekend-break/ LOCATION:Inishowen Gateway Hotel\, Buncrana \, Co Donegal CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180523T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180516T154830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T154913Z UID:23675-1527069600-1527080400@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Free Type 2 Education Course DESCRIPTION:CODE is Diabetes Ireland’s group education programme for people with Type 2 Diabetes or with a diagnosis of prediabetes. \n  \nPlaces available on our Kilkenny (Callan) course call 01 842 8118 \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/free-type-2-education-course/ CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180522T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180522T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180413T093549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180413T094634Z UID:23544-1526985000-1526992200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:ENNIS – Type 2 & Pre-diabetes Education Course (CODE) DESCRIPTION:  \nAn education course\, developed by Diabetes Ireland\, is being run by Diabetes Ireland at the Active Ennis Leisure Centre\, Highfield Road\, Ennis\, Co Clare \nThe aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and it will cover topics such as diabetes knowledge and management\, nutrition and physical activity and self monitoring of diabetes control. \nThe course will be run by Diabetes Ireland\, Regional Development Officer and Dietitian\, Ms. Pauline Dunne. \nThe first session will be 2 ½ hours long and the remaining sessions 2 hours long including a tea/coffee break. There is no cost involved in attending this course. \nThe course will be held at the Active Ennis Leisure Centre\, Highfield Road\, Ennis\, Co Clare \nTHIS COURSE IS NOW FULL \n2nd week:  Tuesday 22nd May from 10:30 – 12:30 pm \n3rd week:  Tuesday 29th  May  from 10:30 – 12:30 pm \nAt 6 months   Tuesday 20th November from 10:30 – 12:30 pm \n  \nYou are asked to attend all four sessions to get maximum benefit from the course. \nFor more information or to book another course call Regina on 071 9146001 or email wro@diabetes.ie URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/ennis-type-2-pre-diabetes-education-course-code-2/ LOCATION:Active Ennis Leisure Centre\, Highfield Road\, Ennis\, Co Clare\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Connaught END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180511T090632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T090754Z UID:23661-1526688000-1526774399@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:European Obesity Day DESCRIPTION:Obesity is one of the most challenging public health concerns of the 21st century. It is an epidemic that is sweeping Europe and about which not enough is being done. \nEuropean Obesity Day (EOD) brings people together to raise awareness and increase knowledge about obesity and the many other diseases on which it impacts. \nHead over to the European Obesity website to find out more information \nhttps://www.europeanobesityday.eu/ \n  URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/european-obesity-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180517T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180518T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T212856 CREATED:20180516T154541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T131104Z UID:23674-1526587200-1526677200@www.diabetes.ie SUMMARY:Free Public Meeting DESCRIPTION:Thursday 17th May Public Information meeting. Stillorgan Talbot Hotel at 8pm. \n Speakers: \n Professor Suzanne Norris – St James Hospital\, Diabetes & Liver Disease- Whats the Connection? \nMr Graeme Fischer- Senior Podiatrist\, Diabetes Ireland. The Importance of Footcare URL:https://www.diabetes.ie/event/free-public-meeting/ LOCATION:Stillorgan Talbot Hotel\, Stillorgan Road CATEGORIES:Leinster END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR