Get ready, ladies! Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is just around the corner! Vikki from the Ladies Don’t ADHD group who led the ADHD Ireland team in last year’s Vhi Mini Marathon is back on board and so are we! We’re extending an open invitation to all the lovely ladies of our community to join us in this year’s marathon. You don’t need an ADHD diagnosis to be part of the team! How to get involved / Registration is open until the 18th of May! Register for the Vhi Mini Marathon, click HERE ( the intake is available from 14+) To run in aid of ADHD Ireland click HERE to fill out the short form ..read more

Fantastic news! We’re thrilled to share the exciting update that our Understanding and Managing Adult ADHD Programme (UMAAP) will be around for a long time! The teams at ADHDm Ireland and UMAAP are so grateful for all those who joined us at the official launch on April 24th, with a special note of appreciation for Minister Mary Butler who played a crucial role in securing the future of the UMAAP programme. The wave of warm support and uplifting energy from all of you truly touched our hearts. It was indeed a wonderful day, celebrating the UMAAP project, which promises to be a guiding light for ..read more

We’d love to hear your thoughts about our services! Our friendly little survey is just 6 questions long, totally anonymous, and will only take a quick moment of your time. We’re so thankful for your time and willingness to share your opinions. Your input will help us gain insight into your needs, recognise our strengths, and identify areas for improvement. Please click HERE to take part in the survey.   ADHD Ireland 25/04/2025 The post ADHD Ireland Service User Survey – 2024 appeared first on ADHD Ireland ..read more

Do you want your child to have the best start possible for secondary school? This online transitions programme for children transitioning from 6th Class to 1st Year aims to support your child in preparing for secondary school. Across five one-hour sessions, on Wednesdays, your child will learn about time management, organisation, study and rules; making friends; and looking after our physical and mental health. The sessions are discussion-based and interactive – children will be encouraged to share their opinions and find their voice. This programme is based on the Belonging Plus+ schools prog ..read more

We would like to hear from you! Dr Margo Wrigley, the National Clinical Lead for Adult ADHD, and Dr Michele Hill, a Consultant Psychiatrist from ADHD Ireland, are excited to invite you to join them on an important project for adults with ADHD in Ireland! They’re crafting an integrated support system and they need your unique input. They’re assembling dynamic groups of 8-10 individuals in a few categories for an engaging 80-minute online session to brainstorm ideas and strategies regarding adult services. The goal? To improve the services offered to adults with ADHD. Your contribution could m ..read more

Joining the global initiative, our team is ready to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024. We’ve designed an array of webinars tailored for various age groups, incorporating schools, universities, and adults/parents. Our aim? To create a welcoming space where we can chat about ADHD which is a part of neurodiversity, share knowledge, and nurture a sense of understanding and acceptance. So, why not take a look at what’s on offer and join us for this enlightening experience? We can’t wait to see you there! All events and restoration links can be found HERE 06/03/2024 ADHD Ireland   The p ..read more

University of Geneva, in collaboration with leading scientists and clinicians, has created a free online course in English and French to enable a wide dissemination of knowledge in the field. This course answers the following questions: What is ADHD? What are the associated challenges? Whether you’re a person affected by attention deficit disorder, a family member or a professional, this MOOC will give you an understanding of what ADHD is. It will enable you to respond to the specific challenges of ADHD by developing a complex strategy that integrates psychological dimensions, neurobiological ..read more

Have your say on Disability Payments- Green Paper Survey September 2023 the Department of Social Protection published a Green Paper which looks at possible reforms to social protection payments made to people with disabilities and carers. In the interest  to better understand the thoughts of the our community regarding this proposal, ADHD Ireland has prepared a survey. We would like to ask our members to take part in our anonymous survey which will allow us to produce comprehensive documentation scoping needs and views of ADHD community. This survey is designed for ADHD people (those wit ..read more

How Women ADHD! Ahead of International Women’s Day, ADHD Ireland, we invite you to a special evening on Thursday, March 7th. This in-person event will occur at DCU Collins Avenue in the Nursing building on Glasnevin campus, Collins Avenue Extension, Dublin 9, Dublin at 7:00pm. Whether you have been living with ADHD for years, are newly diagnosed, or even suspect you may have it, this night is for you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences, and learn from others. We would love to see you with your find family member to build understanding and acceptance while celebrating ..read more

BECOME ADHD FRIENDLY SCHOOL The time in preschool, primary and secondary school plus further education is vital to everyone. The feeling of safety, understanding and affiliation is the key for everyone, especially for those who need a little flexibility like neurodivergent children. To support educators we deliver a variety of training for teachers and SNA each year. We have also developed the School Accreditation Programme (SAP) to improve the education experience for educators, pupils/students and even parents. Our dream is to see our ADHD SAP flag in each school in the country because we w ..read more