Different
for Everyone
With over 40 symptoms,
Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest
growing neurological
condition
Our Parkinson’s
nurse helpline
Our experienced Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist is available for phone support
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
1 800 359 359
Azilect Shortage Update
An update on Azilect shortage: As communicated recently, Teva B.V expected a mid-April date for the…
Presentation in the AV Room and launch of Election Document
We were invited to speak in the AV Room at Leinster House on Wednesday, the 17th…
Specialist Parkinson’s Nurse Weekly Zoom Clinics
Nurse Zoom Clinic Next Session will take place on Wednesday, 17th of April Talk topic:…
Online Zoom classes
Here are the classes we have planned for our members each week: Monday evening: Dee…
Navan Support Group
The next monthly meeting of the Parkinson's Navan Support Group will be on Friday, the 26th…
Parkinson’s Ireland warns of risk to services due to lack of funding
The 11th of April is World Parkinson’s Day and we are speaking publicly about the…
Frank Mullen: Paddle 4 Parkinson’s
As the warm winds of summer begin to stir, Frank Mullen, a 61-year-old project manager…
40+ symptoms
The 8th-14th of April is Parkinson's Awareness Week. Our tagline for the week is Different…
UCC PD Clinic Audit Report
On World Parkinson’s day (Thursday 11th April), the first ever national audit of Parkinson’s Disease care…
Parkinson’s Awareness Week & our Online Education Conference
Parkinson's Awareness Week will take place from the 8th to the 14th of April 2024.…
NAI Patients Deserve Better Campaign
The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has launched a campaign calling for a dedicated Consultant Neurologist…
Parkinson’s Ireland interview with Mary-Ita O’Connor
Parkinson’s Ireland spoke to Limerick born Mary-Ita O’Connor, who featured on RTE’s ‘The Big Life…
Sing along with Dara
Our Sing Along with Dara classes are on every Tuesday morning at 11am via Zoom.…
VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
The VHI Women's Mini Marathon is back for its 42nd year, taking place on Bank…
Exercise and Flexibility Chart
Exercise and movement is so important for everyone. The following booklet contains some exercises you…
Cork Branch Perpetual Motion Choir and the Benefits of Singing for PD
The Cork branch choir “Perpetual Motion” formed in 2019 by Ted Horgan (pictured first on the…
Brain Awareness Week: 11-17th March 2024
Did you know that neurological disorders affect up to 1 billion people worldwide, nearly 1…
‘Understanding Needs of Women with PD’ Webinar for International Women’s Day: Watch Recording Here
For International Women’s Day this year, the theme is about Inspiring Inclusion. Our Dietician Richelle…
Newly Diagnosed Zoom Programme
The next newly diagnosed zoom programme will commence on Tuesday, the 9th April. The course will…
Mid-West Event for World Parkinson’s Day
Our Mid-West branch are hosting an event for World Parkinson's Day on the 11th April…
Minister Donnelly Launches Wicklow Branch and Pledges to Review Funding for Parkinson’s Ireland
The Wicklow branch of Parkinson’s Ireland (“PI”) was officially launched in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, earlier…
Medication Shortage Update
Parkinson's Ireland have been in contact with the pharmaceutical companies regarding the ongoing medication shortage.…
Frank O’Mara: Bend, Don’t Break
Limerick man Frank O’Mara competed for Ireland in three Olympic Games and broke Irish and…
Wellness
Wellbeing sessions with Dee Daly over 8 weeks Register in advance to attend the series…
CEO Shane O’Brien Radio Interviews
Last week, our CEO Shane O'Brien was a guest on two radio stations, Ros FM…
Mindfulness
Register in advance to obtain Zoom Class access details. For security reasons we don't post…
Exercise in the chair with Grainne McKeown
Exercise in the chair with Grainne McKeown every Friday at 11am PLEASE NOTE: There will…
Official Rebrand
We are delighted to announce that Parkinson’s Ireland has officially rebranded from ‘Parkinson’s Association of…
Cork Branch Activities
In addition to our national services, the following weekly activities are available to our Cork…
Gala Country Concert with Declan Nerney
We are excited to announce that we are holding a Gala Country Concert on Mother's…
Guide to Accessing our Online Zoom Classes
We would like to remind our members that our online zoom classes will resume in…
International Volunteer Day
We celebrated International Volunteer Day on Tuesday, the 5th of December. Everyone at Parkinson's Ireland…
Get your Flu Vaccine this Winter
The flu is a contagious viral infection that spreads every winter and getting the flu…
World Movement Disorder Day
We are celebrating Movement Disorder Day on the 29th of November. Movement disorders are neurological…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
We are celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Sunday, the 3rd of…
Glyphosate Update
Here at Parkinson's Ireland we have been campaigning alongside Parkinson's Europe to ban the use…
Interview with Nurse Lisa Wynne (PDN)
Our nurse Lisa Wynne took part in an interview with George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D, who…
Call to ban glyphosate
Right now, the Parkinson’s community across Europe has a crucial opportunity to ban the use…
Applications for research funding
The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) is now accepting applications for the current round of…
Golf
Always looking for new members...all levels welcome. The group is called The Irish Parkinson’s Golf…
PD: first and worst symptoms noticed
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder, and is classified as a Movement Disorder,…
A to Z of Fundraising
Parkinson’s Ireland relies heavily on fundraising, not only for donations but to raise important awareness.…