COPD Support Ireland
COPD Support Ireland is a charity set up to support all those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We are Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing together local support groups from around the country, to help those living with, and caring for someone with, COPD.
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Willie Connolly’s fundraising for COPD support Ireland at the 2025 Dublin City marathon
My mother-in-law Olive, died from COPD in 2016 aged 60, the 2025 Dublin City marathon fell on the October Bank Holiday weekend, the same weekend I turned 60. So, I got a brain wave that I would run the marathon in memory of Olive, in aid of COPD and to raise awareness and do some fundraising at the same time for this wonderful organisation. That would be my drive and determination to succeed. My training started on the first of July 2025, running 4 days per week for the next
COPD Support Ireland visit Leinster House on World COPD Day 2025
On World COPD Day, COPD Support Ireland was proud to join Senator Linda Nelson Murray in Leinster House for an Oireachtas lunch bringing together cross-party members committed to improving care for people living with COPD across Ireland. They discussed the importance of continued support for the HSE’s national Integrated Model of Care for COPD, as this has been a key driver of improved COPD care in Ireland over the past five years. Thank you to all Oireachtas members who joined us on World COPD Day and to our members for
Willie Connolly’s fundraising for COPD support Ireland at the 2025 Dublin City marathon
My mother-in-law Olive, died from COPD in 2016 aged 60, the 2025 Dublin City marathon fell on the October Bank Holiday weekend, the same weekend I turned 60. So, I got a brain wave that I would run the marathon in memory of Olive, in aid of COPD and to raise awareness and do some fundraising at the same time for this wonderful organisation. That would be my drive and determination to succeed. My training started on the first of July 2025, running 4 days per week for the next
COPD Support Ireland visit Leinster House on World COPD Day 2025
On World COPD Day, COPD Support Ireland was proud to join Senator Linda Nelson Murray in Leinster House for an Oireachtas lunch bringing together cross-party members committed to improving care for people living with COPD across Ireland. They discussed the importance of continued support for the HSE’s national Integrated Model of Care for COPD, as this has been a key driver of improved COPD care in Ireland over the past five years. Thank you to all Oireachtas members who joined us on World COPD Day and to our members for
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2021 COPD Support Ireland National Conference
Taking place on Nov 13th 2021. This year’s conference will be held virtually and all details about speakers, events and how to book will be advised in the coming weeks.
2021 COPD Support Ireland National Conference