TCAID was delighted to host Transition Year student Karla Romero-Hentrich for a week-long placement in April. As part of her placement, Karla took part in an off-site learning visit to Stewarts Care Equestrian Centre in Kilcloon, Co. Meath, where she had the opportunity to see firsthand how equine-assisted therapy can support individuals with intellectual disabilities.

One of the aims of the AARC-ID is to elicit the perspectives of older people with intellectual disability, their family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals (medical, allied and support/key workers) with experience in working with older adults with intellectual disability. To do so, we are recruiting individuals with experience in providing care to adults with intellectual disability who are over 40 years old to take part in a confidential interview or focus group which will be approx. 45 minutes in length.

To mark the International Day of Action for Women’s Health 2025, the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID), led by Gavin Dann, Louise Lynch, and Kieva Leslie, hosted a meaningful and inclusive day of activities focused on supporting the health and wellbeing of women with intellectual disabilities.

On Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID) proudly hosted Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Cancer Care for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities — the first conference of its kind in Ireland and internationally. This landmark event focused on the urgent, under-researched intersection of cancer and intellectual disability, highlighting the significant health disparities faced by this population.

A new portrait of Professor Mary McCarron was unveiled this week by the Faculty of Health Sciences, who also presented her with the inaugural Dean’s Award for Distinguished Service to Health Sciences in recognition of her exceptional and sustained contributions to Health Sciences during the course of her professional career.

In April, we celebrated an extraordinary milestone, Bobby Power, from the Brothers of Charity Services, a remarkable man with Down syndrome, turned 70 years old. His life is a testament to resilience, love, and the changing landscape of healthcare and support for people with Down syndrome. Surrounded by family, friends, and a community that cherishes him, Bobby’s birthday bash was more than just a personal celebration; it was a moment of significance in the broader discourse on ageing and intellectual disability.