Researchers at Queens University are inviting those living with PD to take part in a 20 minute anonymous survey about walking to help shape better research and support. Please click here to access the survey. If you have any queries, please…
Our nurses have put together some tips for you to stay safe and healthy during the summer months. On occasion we receive a higher volume of calls around this time of year when temperatures start to increase and people notice…
Living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can bring about various challenges, including issues with your gastrointestinal (GI) system. These problems can significantly affect your comfort and daily life. This article aims to shed light on the most common GI issues associated…
Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce that we won Gold at the Sockies (Social Media Awards) for: ‘Best Video Campaign – NGO’ alongside Havas Media Ireland. The Sockies is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best of social media. Many thanks…
Written by Clodagh O'Keefe, Research Coordinator, Dublin Neurological Institute As spring arrives and the garden of 57 Eccles Street bursts into life, we’re reminded of the opportunities that come with a fresh start. This season is a natural time for…
Parkinson's Ireland (PI) recently put together our pre-budget submission for 2026, calling on the government to address the increasing rate of Parkinson's Disease (PD), by increasing the funding it provides to PI for our Parkinson's Nurse Specialist Service in County Cork and a…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our conference on April 12th. The conference was titled 'Time to Talk About Parkinson's' and focused on living positively with Parkinson's Disease and the 40+ symptoms associated with PD. Guest speakers included Annmarie…
Mental Health Awareness Week in 2025 will take place from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18. This annual event aims to raise awareness and promote open conversations about mental health. The theme for this year is "Movement: Moving more for our…
The VHI Women's Mini Marathon is back for its 43rd year, taking place on Bank Holiday Sunday, the 1st of June. We are encouraging anyone taking part to consider raising money in aid of Parkinson's Ireland this year. To do…
We published our first research bulletin of 2025 on April 30th, which was emailed to our members. If you missed it, you can download it here. Why is research so important to us? Research is key to making sure our charity has…