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The Aim Of Stoma.ie

Stoma.ie aims to be a central resource for the latest information on stoma and ostomy support groups and related services in Ireland.

If you wish to give us information to post on stoma.ie,  please email us here

FAQ about Stomas

Where to get Travel CardsStaff2026-04-09T09:08:01+00:00

If you ask your local Stoma Nurse for a travel card, you may find that they have them.
A lot of the companies supplying Stoma products print travel cards.

Do stoma pouches come in different sizes?Staff2026-02-18T15:05:28+00:00

Yes. Stoma bags are available in a range of sizes. Speak with your healthcare professional to find out which option is right for you.

Is there support groups I can joinStaff2026-02-18T14:59:07+00:00

Yes, there is numerous support groups around Ireland.

Here is a link to some that we have listed on the site.  Click here

Where can I give excess stoma supplies to.Staff2026-02-18T15:02:41+00:00

Mark Sheehy, Tullamore, takes them.

Telephone Mobile 00 353 87 3843412

 

Also Kevin in Dublin. Link to a forum post he put up.  Click Here

Is having a stoma a disabilityStaff2026-02-18T11:17:48+00:00

Yes

FAQ about Stoma.ie

I would like to write my stoma related story, would you publish it on Stoma.ieStaff2026-03-25T14:29:01+00:00

Yes, it could help other readers.  Send us details here 

Do you list commercial suppliers of Stoma related products or services.Staff2026-03-25T14:28:51+00:00

Yes we do and no there is no charge. We will also post updates if you wish. Send your details here 

Will you list our local Stoma/Ostomy, support group, Social Page or Website.Staff2026-03-25T14:27:33+00:00

Yes and if you have information like meetings, events etc, we will publish those as well. Just send us an email Here

Is the forum active, I would like to talk to other ostomates.Staff2026-03-25T15:25:42+00:00

At the moment, its not. But there is lots of Social pages and support groups that cater for this. Click here for a list of support groups.  We are using the forum as a type of directory.

Is Stoma.ie a Support GroupStaff2026-03-25T14:28:31+00:00

No, Stoma.ie is not a support group. It is trying to be a source for all information connected to Stoma related issues. We do list local support groups Here

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