Thursday 8th September 2011
Brain Injury Victim Urges Students to Mind Their Head When Cycling Back to School
Acquired Brain Injury Irelands ‘Mind Your Head’ campaign ambassador, Sam Fleming, is urging parents to make sure their children wear their helmets when cycling back to school.
Brain Injury Specialists Urge Cyclists; Wear a Helmet
National Bike Week June 18th-26th
National Bike Week takes place from June 18th-26th and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland are urging all cyclists to ‘Mind their Head’, by wearing a helmet. Cyclists who ride their bikes without the protection of a helmet are putting themselves at risk of a serious injury Read more...
Wednesday 10th November 2010. Watch out for a knock-out’ says Acquired Brain Injury Ireland as they urge all involved in sport to ‘Mind Your Head’
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland this week launched a campaign to raise awareness of concussion, reminding players to wear the recommended head gear for their participating sport. Irish and Leinster rugby player Isaac Boss was present at the launch sporting scrum hat for the event.
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National Bike Week takes place from the 13th of June to the 20th of June and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland is urging all cyclists to Mind their Heads by wearing a helmet.Read more
Monday 1st March 2010 .
Michael Healy Rae urges cyclists to ‘Mind Your Heads’
Kerry Councillor Michael Healy Rae swapped his trademark cap for a stylish cycling helmet to raise awareness of the importance of wearing protective headgear in preventing head and brain injuries. The safety message comes ahead of Brain Awareness Week which runs from 8th – 14th March 2010
ABI Ireland issues call ahead of Brain Awareness Week 8th – 14th March 2010
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland) is calling on the public to take extra precautions to protect against head injury. This important message marks Brain Awareness Week 2010 which will take place from 8th – 14th March 2010.
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Tuesday, 22nd December 2009. Helmet wearing will reduce Head Injuries among Hurlers – ABI Ireland
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland) has welcomed the GAA’s decision to introduce compulsory helmet wearing for hurlers of all ages.
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Wednesday 2nd December 2009. You only have one brain, Mind Your Head and protect it! ABI Ireland and RTE’s Baz Ashmawy launch Christmas safety appeal
Thinking of buying a bicycle, skateboard, scooter or rollerblades for a loved one this Christmas? Then think safety! That is the message from RTE presenter Baz Ashmawy and Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland), leading provider of services for people with acquired brain injury in Ireland.
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Wednesday, 18th November 2009. RTE Afternoon Show, ABI Ireland reminds people about the importance of wearing their helmets when cycling.
Barbara O’Connell Chief Executive of ABI Ireland and Sam Fleming who suffered an Acquired Brain Injury after falling off his bicycle, were interviewed today on the Afternoon Show on RTE. They are reminding people of the importance of wearing their helmets.
Sam is living in an ABI Ireland Assisted Living Residence in Clare. Currently two houses are being built to accommodate the clients of both our residences in Ennis. ABI Ireland would welcome donations towards equipping these houses. Donate on line DONATE ONLINE or send donations by post. Thank you for your support.
Monday, 14th September 2009. ABI Ireland highlights importance of safety helmets as Dublin Bike Scheme is launched
ABI Ireland, has welcomed the launch of the Dublin Bike Scheme and has reminded those using the bikes of the importance of wearing safety helmets while cycling throughout the city.
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Tuesday, 16th June 2009. Cyclists urged to ‘Protect their heads’- ABI Ireland reminds cyclists during National Bike Week of importance of wearing helmets
Cycling without a bicycle helmet is highly dangerous and cyclists need to be aware of the consequences of cycling unprotected
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Monday, 20 April 2009. Acquired Brain Injury Ireland supports call for wearing of protective helmets by parents of Darren Shanahan
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Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Acquired Brain Injury Ireland highlights importance of helmet wearing during winter sports.
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Mind Your Head Campaign Launched to raise awareness of Acquired Brain Injury in Ireland
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is a silent epidemic which affects more than 10,000 people in Ireland every year and its victims are often left without vital support services which would ensure that they could continue to live independent lives, the CEO of the Peter Bradley Foundation said today.
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