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The national launch of Carers Week took place in the Irish Hospice Foundation offices, Morrison Chambers, 32 Nassau Street, on Monday June 9th at 11 am. Family Carer, Shirley Thornton, spoke of her experiences, together with RTÉ’s Nuala Carey. Family Carers will be available for interviews throughout the week.

Pictured - RTÉ’s Nuala Carey, with Family Carer, Shirley Thornton at the launch of National Carers Week 2015.

For further information, contact: Liam O’Sullivan 087 207 3265 or Zoe Hughes 086 883 4942, E-mail: info@carersweek.ie