The scene is set in Rathfarnham, Dublin in January 1926 as Mrs Pearse, no ordinary Mrs Pearse, opens a letter she just received from someone she knew who lived in Ballymacassey, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. My Grandad passed away when I was 8 years old and, from memory, we went to his funeral in Bill Lanigan’s […]
This November I hope to celebrate my 46th ‘Alcohol Free’ birthday with a coffee, or two, with some close family and friends. I am not alone in my recovery journey, we all know someone that needs our help and support. The Voices of Recovery Charter, a new initiative from Alcohol Action Ireland, is led by people […]
Recently, I facilitated a study trip to Dublin for 30 executives from 12 Belgian hospitals. It was organised by the Vlerick Business School where I studied back in 2000 and graduated in 2002. Many happy memories of my time in Brussels and Leuven as a mature student. It was a great opportunity to compare and contrast […]
This 30th September marks International Recovery Day, and the launch of Alcohol Action Ireland’s Voices of Recovery. I am always amazed at the volunteers I meet along the way with their drive to achieve better for their peers, so am proud to be associated with this exciting new initiative. Our vision is to mobilise the […]
As a parent and grandfather, I share the worry of many parents about how to deal with adolescent drinking. Recently, I came across some great advice on a blog called Alcohol and Parenting. What should I tell my adolescent child about drink? Firstly, we need to look at our own relationship with alcohol and assess […]
One of the live discussions I am very excited about is being held on 31st August at The Master Series. Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine and Stephen Porges are three thought-leaders of 21st-century trauma treatment. It will be the first time they publicly discuss the intersections of their impressive bodies of work, together. Clinical […]
Every single one of us deserves a life free of shame and stigma. That’s why I am thrilled to see this great initiative by Recovery Academy called “Recovery Cafe”. How to help a friend in recovery? There is no clear path on how to help a loved one in recovery from addiction. It all starts […]
Benjamin Fry is a psychotherapist, author, entrepreneur and founder of Televagal, Khiron House and Get Stable. He is also presenting one of the many fascinating talks at the Mental Health and Trauma Summit in Oxford. Keynote: Can You Have Trauma and a Great Relationship? For individuals who have experienced trauma (and have dysregulated nervous systems) […]
The Trauma & Mental Health Master Series is fast approaching and preparations are well under way. This four day event has something for everyone. From international speakers to networking with some of the best thought leaders, not to mention morning yoga. Truly an event for the diary. What’s on in the Master Series, Oxford? I […]
On Monday, 22nd May 2023, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly T.D. signed into law the world’s first comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products. To see that our small country is at the forefront on the world stage of public health with this legislative change is particularly heartwarming. I must congratulate AAI for pushing this rock up […]
Developing business plans from startups to large corporations, Paddy Creedon brings a personable and creative approach to business management.
Grounded in over 40 years experiences, along with his academic qualifications Paddy has the innate ability to get to the nub of the business challenges, quickly and is very solution focused.
Paddy also enjoys public speaking, poetry and creative writing...