Brain Tumour Ireland Support Groups
Patient & Family Groups (Face to Face)
First Wednesday of every month
7.30pm-9pm
SMA Parish Community Centre, Wilton, Co Cork, T12 AX94
The Ronnie Fehily Foundation
Brain Tumour Ireland was founded in 2012 by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a Brain Tumour, Ronnie Fehily.
Our logo is that of an almond blossom, which was Ronnie’s favourite flower.
As a national organisation our aim is to continue to fight the battle against the disease in her honour. Through Brain Tumour Ireland (The Ronnie Fehily Foundation) we hope to create a place where people can come for information, guidance and comfort. A place to learn what to expect and a community to provide support.
As a fully registered member of the Charities Regulator, Brain Tumour Ireland is compliant with all rules and regulations concerning fundraising, both online and traditional.
Read and download our three year strategy (2022-2024).
Brain Tumour Ireland
Registered Charity Number: 20102128
CHY Number: 20506
What is a brain tumour
A brain tumour is defined as an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or the central spinal canal. A brain tumour may be either malignant or benign.
Malignant brain tumour
When a brain tumour spreads within the brain, it is called malignant. Malignant brain tumours contain cancer cells and can press down on different areas of your brain and cause symptoms. A malignant tumour can be either primary or secondary.
Primary brain tumours are tumours that start in the brain and have not spread there from somewhere else in the body. They can be either malignant or benign.
Secondary brain tumours are tumours in the brain that have occurred because cancer cells from a cancer in another part of the body have spread to the brain i.e. they are always malignant. Your doctor will be able to tell you if your brain tumour is a primary or secondary tumour.
Benign brain tumour
Patient and Family Support Groups
Should you require information and support, we are here. Please contact us or call 085 721 9000 (Mon to Thurs for the phone line).
Brain Tumour Ireland also currently runs two online support groups, one for people with brain tumours and one for their family members and carers.
Our new face to face support group is for people with a brain tumour, their family members, and carers of people with a brain tumour. This group meets on the first Wednesday of every month in Cork.
Please see below about how to register or get in touch with us if you would like to find out more about any of the groups.
Our support groups are free to attend.
Click here to register for our support groups or click the banner at the top of this page.