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

  • Event Speakers Include:

    Dr Mark Davies, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Belfast City Hospital. 

    Dr. Mark Davies is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Belfast City Hospital, providing dedicated psychological support to diabetes teams across the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust since 2000. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, He specialises in addressing the psychological challenges faced by individuals living with diabetes, such as distress, burnout, and emotional well-being. Dr. Davies had presented at Thriveabetes and Diabetes Ireland events, and contributes to training healthcare professionals in empowerment and counselling skills throughout Ireland.

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  • 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

  • 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 very small car park.

    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:

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.