North-West - Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim
Get in touch
Do you have a relative or friend with Parkinson’s Disease, who would like to chat to other people with the condition or who would like to obtain more information?
Or perhaps you would like to volunteer and get involved with some of our activities?
Branch Activities
Physiotherapy
Location: Physio Eireann, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
When: Every Monday, 1.00pm to 1.45pm
Join our weekly physiotherapy session designed to support mobility, strength, balance and overall physical wellbeing for people living with Parkinson’s.
Fitness Class
Location: Inish Fitness, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
When: Every Wednesday at 2.15pm
A supportive exercise session designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active and maintain strength, mobility and fitness.
Exercise Class
Location: No Barriers, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
When: Wednesdays, 11.00am to 12.00pm
A weekly exercise session focusing on movement, mobility, strength and overall wellbeing.
When: Thursdays, 3.00pm to 4.00pm
A second weekly session is also available on Thursday afternoons.
Yoga Class
Location: Hot Fox Studio, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
When: Every Monday, 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Enjoy a gentle and supportive yoga class designed to improve flexibility, balance, mobility and relaxation.
Fitness Class
Location: Fitness4All, Sligo
When: Every Tuesday, 2.00pm to 3.30pm
A weekly fitness class designed to support strength, mobility, balance and overall wellbeing.
When: Every Thursday, 11.30am to 12.30pm
An additional weekly Fitness4All session takes place on Thursday mornings.
Sligo Choir
Location: Fitness4All, Sligo
When: Every Thursday, 1.00pm to 2.00pm
Join the Sligo Choir for an enjoyable and social singing session. Singing can support breathing, voice strength and confidence while providing a great opportunity to connect with others.
Contact
- Chairperson Kathleen Neary, 087 6111269
- Vice Chair John Durcan, 087 241 8152
- Secretary Ann Foxe, 086 160 5847 donegalsecretary@parkinsons.ie
- Assistant Secretary Mary Nolan, 087 121 1764
- Treasurer Jimmy Haugyey, 0862019313 donegaltreasurer@parkinsons.ie
- Assistant Treasurer Enda Nolan, 0876290059
News
Doe Amateur Swim Group held their New Years Day Swim and all proceeds were given to the North West Branch.
Committee members Ann Foxe and Jimmy attended the presentation night and received €11,345.60. The committee are very grateful for this very generous donation.
A special word of thanks to Bernice Alcorn and Judith McKinley for all their hard work in ensuring this event was such a huge success. Thank you to Doe Amateur Swim Group for choosing the branch as the beneficiary of this event and for all the work they did before, during and after the event. We also congratulate all the swimmers who braved the cold weather to participate in the Swim. Well done to all!
Our member Mary (Mai) Friel donated €1650 to the branch recently. Mary accepted cash in lieu of Christmas presents from her family and friends. This was a very kind gesture by Mary. We are very grateful to her.
The Donegal Golf Society in London selected our branch to receive money from their Annual golf event. We received £2,000stg from them this week. We really appreciate their generosity.
The Retired Teachers in Sligo donated €870 to the branch. They held at Christmas Raffle as their fundraiser. Our Chairperson, Kathleen Kennedy accepted the money on our behalf. A sincere thank you to them.
The generosity of all the above is amazing and these contributions help us provide services to our members throughout the year.
North- West Branch receives €7,500 Donation from Bluestack Challenge
We are delighted to share some wonderful news from our North West Branch, who recently received a generous donation of €7,500 from the Bluestack Challenge Committee. At their Presentation Night on 11 August, Mary Nolan, Jimmy Haughey and Leo McBrearty attended on behalf of the North West Branch to accept the cheque. We are incredibly…
Northwest Branch Receives Generous Community Support
The Northwest Branch of Parkinson’s Ireland would like to extend its sincere thanks to three generous supporters whose recent donations will help the Branch continue providing vital support, activities and services for people living with Parkinson’s across the region. The Branch recently received donations from: The Branch is deeply grateful for the kindness and generosity…
North West Branch News
Fitness 4 All Strandhill Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Fitness 4 All Strandhill has been running Parkinson’s exercise classes for the past number of years in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment. The classes focus on improving mobility, balance, strength, confidence, falls prevention and overall wellbeing in a fun and social setting. Sessions may include: • Mobility…
North West Branch Educational Conference
The North West Branch held its annual Educational Conference at the Sligo Park Hotel on the 15th of October.