Nearly 3 in 4 family carers across Tipperary feel 'burnt out or emotionally overwhelmed'

There are over 16,300 family carers across the county

New research from Lidl has found that 70% of family carers across Tipperary feel burnt out or emotionally overwhelmed.

46% report feeling anxious, with 37% feeling frustrated and 33% feeling fearful.

Despite this, 29% describe feeling privileged and 34% feel proud of their role.

The research forms part of Lidl's “We Care Back” campaign, supporting those who provide vital, unpaid care to loved ones every day as part of its charity partnership with Family Carers Ireland (FCI).

Research commissioned by Lidl in May 2025 highlights the emotional contradiction at the heart of family caring.

While family carers play a vital role, their emotional experience is layered with both deep anxiety and quiet pride, emotional burnout and profound love, overwhelm and a sense of privilege.

The research findings make this duality strikingly clear.