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

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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

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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