Mini Thriveabetes:

Mind Matters with Type 1 Diabetes

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Venue: The Old Ground Hotel, Station Rd, Clonroad Beg, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 WDX2

Time: 10:30 am - 2 pm

Dr Mark Davies speaking at Thriveabetes 2018

This Mini Thriveabetes is a half-day version of our full Thriveabetes conference. Our keynote speaker, Dr Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, from Belfast City Hospital, is well-known in diabetes circles and has previously spoken at Thriveabetes and some Diabetes Ireland events. We will also feature a lived experience panel in the second half of the event, as well as a Diabetes Technology Exhibition with some of the CGM and Insulin Pump companies.

🎟 Ticket Information

This event is FREE to attend; however, Space is limited for this event and advance registration is required to access the event.

Register here

  • More detailed information about the Mini Thriveabetes Speaker and Panellists is available on our Speakers Page.

    Keynote Speaker: Dr Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Belfast City Hospital. 

    Diabetes Lived Experience Panel

    Moderated by Erin Dolan, Diabetes Health Coach.

    Panellists are: 

    • Tim Gilmore, Roscommon, diagnosed at age 8, 29 years ago. 

    • Cameron Keighron, Galway, diagnosed at age 16,  

    • Jean Langford, Limerick, diagnosed at age 11, 19 years ago.  

    • Ashling O'Kelly, Limerick, was misdiagnosed with Type 2 at age 42 due to her age.     

    • Paula Short's son was diagnosed at age 7, 12 years ago.  

    • Aoife Willis, Limerick, diagnosed at age 20, 12 years ago, is a rowing champion and coach. 

  • 10:30 am, Event Opens with access to the diabetes company exhibition

    11 am Opening Words followed by Keynote Speaker, Dr Mark Davies

    12 pm Break

    !2:30 pm Lived Experience Panel

    2pm Event concludes

  • Venue: The Old Ground Hotel, on the Corner of Station Rd and O'Connell Street, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 WDX2

    Website: https://www.oldgroundhotelennis.com/

    Location: Google Maps Location

  • The Old Ground has a small car park which is free. It may be full depending on how busy the hotel is.

    However, there is paid parking close by in:

    • Adults with Type 1 Diabetes or LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)

    • Adults with all types of diabetes who are insulin independent (eg 3 or more insulin injections per day)

    • Partners, spouses, friends, relatives, and significant others of individuals with Type 1 diabetes

    • Parents/guardians/carers of children or young people with Type 1 diabetes

    • Young adults and teenagers aged 13 or 16 and upwards) With Type 1 diabetes, we have created specific programmes for you around doing the Leaving Cert, going to college, going on holidays or just out with your friends or starting in the world of employment.

    • Healthcare professionals working with Type 1 diabetes - We encourage diabetes healthcare professionals to attend Thriveabetes as a learning experience.

This event is sponsored by:

This programme has been supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk.

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Thriveabetes welcomes expressions of interest from companies wishing to exhibit at the event or explore sponsorship opportunities. To discuss how your organisation can be involved, please contact our team at partners@thriveabetes.ie.