Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Holly Carpenter shares the emotional reality of supporting her father through a six-year battle with blood cancer. As her dad continues treatment in hospital, Holly opens up about becoming his emergency contact, the sacrifices families make behind the scenes, and why so many people don't realise they're family carers.
Joining Holly is Sharon Foley, CEO of Family Carers Ireland, who discusses new research showing 63% of carers feel overwhelmed or at breaking point, and the vital role family carers play in supporting loved ones across Ireland.
The conversation comes as Lidl Ireland launches its Heart of Gold campaign in support of Family Carers Ireland ahead of National Carers Week.
Broadcast on 05/06/2026
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Holly Carpenter shares the emotional reality of supporting her father through a six-year battle with blood cancer. As her dad continues treatment in hospital, Holly opens up about becoming his emergency contact, the sacrifices families make behind the scenes, and why so many people don't realise they're family carers.
Joining Holly is Sharon Foley, CEO of Family Carers Ireland, who discusses new research showing 63% of carers feel overwhelmed or at breaking point, and the vital role family carers play in supporting loved ones across Ireland.
The conversation comes as Lidl Ireland launches its Heart of Gold campaign in support of Family Carers Ireland ahead of National Carers Week.
Broadcast on 05/06/2026
Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: bit.ly/4cZifj3
FOLLOW US:
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MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM:
Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest!
#IrelandAM #HollyCarpenter #FamilyCarers #CancerJourney #NationalCarersWeek #FamilyCarersIreland #BloodCancer #Caregiving #IrishStories #HeartOfGold #LidlIreland #Health #Wellbeing #Ireland
