Killarney Regional Meetup
2026-02-19 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
📍 Killarney
📅 Thursday, 19th February
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
🏨 Killarney Oaks Hotel
Come along for an afternoon of friendly conversation, peer support, and connection with others living with spinal cord injury. This is a relaxed and welcoming space whether you’d like to chat, listen, or simply meet new people.
Guest speakers on the day from Coloplast!
To register, please contact Diane at diane@spinalinjuries.ie ✉️
We’d love to see you there! 😊

Family/ carers peer support zoom
2026-02-25 19:00 | Zoom, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Join us via Zoom to meet with others in a similar situation and chat about issues you may have and share experiences and recommendations. You are free to just listen or join in. This is hosted by one of our Community Outreach Team and our peer volunteers. This zoom is open to anyone who is registered with Spinal Injuries Ireland and is a family member/ carer. Click here to register

Empowerment Summit 2026
2026-03-21 09:30 - 17:00 | The Curragh Racecourse, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, R56 RR67, Ireland
Unlocking the Present for the Future
Our biennial conference brings together leading voices in disability advocacy, travel, technology, sport, and fitness to inspire progress and empower everyone living with a spinal cord injury.
Join us for an uplifting, in‑person experience designed to strengthen confidence, build community, and spark new possibilities.
Welcome to the Empowerment Summit 2026!
We’re excited to be back for another transformative year. The Empowerment Summit is a chance to:

Connect with peers
Share lived experiences
Hear from experts and innovators
Explore tools and ideas that support independence and wellbeing

Event Schedule
Exhibition Space – 9:30am – 5:00pm
Start your day by checking in, grabbing a tea or coffee, and discovering our vibrant exhibition hall. Meet service providers, innovators, and organisations offering resources and support.
The exhibition hall will remain open for one hour after the Summit, giving you extra time to browse and connect.
Empowerment Summit- 10:30am – 4:00pm (including lunch break)
Morning Session
09.30 | Registration, tea and coffee – Exhibition Hall & Networking
10.30 | Opening of the Summit – MCs Jenny Needham & Ciaran Pollard with Natasha Creenan, Coloplast
10.45 | Pete Reed – Coloplast Keynote Speaker
11.15 | Q&A with Pete Reed
11.30 | Exercise break with Barry Moore (Vitality Neuro Rehabilitation)
11.45 | Accessible Travel: Ireland, Europe & Beyond hosted by travel journalist Eoghan Corry Panellists: Ben Kirby (CEO Enable Holidays), Philip Quinlan, Jonathan Ranson, Jack Kavanagh, Jennifer Hester, Eoghan Gorman, Ciaran Pollard
12.30 | US Challenge – Fergus Farrell
12.45 | Lunch & Raffle – Exhibition Hall & Networking

Afternoon Session
14.00 | Intro to afternoon session MCs Jenny Needham & Ciaran Pollard
14.15 | Jessie Owen: The Long Middle: Life unfolding without a finish line
14.45 | ONWARD Medical Presentation on ARC-EX with Miro Caban followed by Q&A
15.15 | Exercise break with Barry Moore (Vitality Neuro Rehabilitation)
15.30 | OT hacks to make life easier (based on a SU survey)
16.00 | Exhibition Hall & Networking
17.00 | Finish
What to expect on the day?

Coffee and tea upon arrival
Multiple fully wheelchair accessible bathrooms (equipped with a ceiling hoist)
Wide open spaces to explore our Exhibitor Hal

Registration
€10 Registration Fee Includes:

Wheelchair accessible parking
A complimentary lunch included with registration
Automatic entry into our Empowerment Summit 2026 Raffle
And most importantly, a Goodie Bag on the day!

If a carer or companion needs to attend with a service user, they are included in the same registration fee. Please indicate this during registration so arrangements can be made.
Buy Tickets Now
Secure your place at the Empowerment Summit 2026 through Eventbrite:
👉 Buy tickets on Eventbrite
If you need any assistance with your booking, please email ciara@spinalinjuries.ie.

Letterkenny Regional Meetup
2026-03-26 12:00 - 14:00 | No Barriers Gym, Unit 4, Pinehill Business Park, Carnamogagh Lower, Letterkenny, Ireland
📍 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
📅 Thursday, 26th March
⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm
🏨 No Barriers Gym, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Come along for an afternoon of friendly conversation, peer support, and connection with others living with spinal cord injury. This is a relaxed and welcoming space whether you’d like to chat, listen, or simply meet new people.
Guest speakers on the day from Coloplast!
To register, please contact Aimee at aimee@spinalinjuries.ie ✉️
We’d love to see you there! 😊

Louth Regional Meeting
2026-04-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, Dublin Rd, Haggardstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 E6KC, Ireland
📍 Dundalk, Louth
📅 Thursday, 16th April
⏰ 12:00pm – 2:00pm
🏨 Fairways Hotel, Dundalk
Come along for an afternoon of friendly conversation, peer support, and connection with others living with spinal cord injury. This is a relaxed and welcoming space whether you’d like to chat, listen, or simply meet new people.
Guest speakers on the day from Coloplast and Louth Sports Partnership!
To register, please contact Hilary at hilary@spinalinjuries.ie ✉️
We’d love to see you there! 😊

Spring Lunch
2026-04-18 12:30 - 18:00 | Intercontinental Hotel, Simmonscourt Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, D04 A9K8, Ireland
Join us for one of the most anticipated charity events of the season, the Annual Spring Lunch in aid of Spinal Injuries Ireland, taking place on Saturday, April 18th at the prestigious InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge.

This event is always a highlight of the year and sells out every time, so make sure you get your tickets early.
Event Details
📆 Date: April 18th
📍 Venue: InterContinental Hotel, Ballsbridge
Whether you’re interested in attending with friends or hosting a full table, early booking is strongly recommended.

Buy Your Tickets Below:
Individual: Buy Here – €150
Table of 10: Buy Here – €1,500

Manual wheelchair user peer support zoom
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Join us via Zoom to meet with others in a similar situation and chat about issues you may have and share experiences and recommendations. You are free to just listen or join in. This is hosted by one of our Community Outreach Team and our peer volunteers. This zoom is open to anyone who is registered with Spinal Injuries Ireland and is a manual wheelchair user. Click here to register

Cauda Equina Syndrome peer support zoom
2026-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Join us via Zoom to meet with others in a similar situation and chat about issues you may have and share experiences and recommendations. You are free to just listen or join in. This is hosted by one of our Community Outreach Team and our peer volunteers. This zoom is open to anyone who is registered with Spinal Injuries Ireland and has Cauda Equina Syndrome. Click here to register

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia peer support zoom
2026-05-06 19:00 - 21:00
Join us via Zoom to meet with others in a similar situation and chat about issues you may have and share experiences and recommendations. You are free to just listen or join in. This is hosted by one of our Community Outreach Team and our peer volunteers. This zoom is open to anyone who is registered with Spinal Injuries Ireland and has Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. Click here to register

Family/ Carer peer support zoom
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Power chair user peer support zoom
2026-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Join us via Zoom to meet with others in a similar situation and chat about issues you may have and share experiences and recommendations. You are free to just listen or join in. This is hosted by one of our Community Outreach Team and our peer volunteers. This zoom is open to anyone who is registered with Spinal Injuries Ireland and uses a powerchair. Click here to register

People walking with a spinal cord injury peer support zoom
2026-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Join us via Zoom to meet with others in a similar situation and chat about issues you may have and share experiences and recommendations. You are free to just listen or join in. This is hosted by one of our Community Outreach Team and our peer volunteers. This zoom is open to anyone who is registered with Spinal Injuries Ireland and is walking with a spinal cord injury. Click here to register

SII Golf Classic 2026
2026-05-28 14:30 - 20:00 | Milltown Golf Club, Milltown, Dublin, D14 E528, Ireland
Our much‑loved Golf Classic is back for 2026! Join us or a fantastic day of golf, connection, and support for people living with spinal cord injuries.

Join us on Thursday, 28th May 2026, for a 14:30 shotgun start at the beautiful Milltown Golf Club, one of Dublin’s premier parkland courses.
Event Details
📍 Location: Milltown Golf Club, Dublin
⏰ Start Time: 14:30 Shotgun Start
💶 Entry Cost: €800 per Fourball
🍽 Extras: Followed by dinner and prize giving in the clubhouse
Teams will enjoy an exceptional course, great company, and the chance to support SII’s essential services for people impacted by spinal injuries.
Why Take Part?

Support Spinal Injuries Ireland’s vital national services
Experience a premium golfing venue with over 100 years of history
Connect with fellow supporters, colleagues, and friends
Enjoy a relaxed, enjoyable, and competitive Fourball format

How to Register
To book your team or enquire about availability, contact:
📧 phil@spinalinjuries.ie
Early booking is recommended, places fill quickly every year!
Buy Your Tickets Below:
Fourball: Buy Here – €800
