Did you know only 27% of Irish adults have a Will? Parkinson's Ireland is a charity partner of FreeWill Ireland, which means you can create an online Will for free. Having an up to date Will ensures peace of mind for you…
PHD student and nurse Sophie Crooks published research focusing on the public's perception and understanding of Parkinson's Disease across Ireland, which was completed through a cross sectional survey. Research was conducted by researchers within the Queen's University of Belfast in partnership with Parkinson's…
Parkinson's Ireland would like to give a sincere thank you to Mary-Ita O'Connor, who raised €33,270 through her 5K fun run on April 13th 2025. This took place in the Demesne, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick to raise funds for our Cork and Limerick…
Two decades ago, husband and wife John & Mary Carey from Upperchurch, Thurles had a shared vision to make a difference in the lives of local families who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in the area. They formed the…
Parkinson's Ireland was delighted to join the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) at the launch of their pre-budget submission on Tuesday, June 24th in Buswells Hotel, attended by elected members from across affected health regions, NAI members, and patient advocates.…
UCD are recruiting those living with PD to take part in an online dance and movement study. Participants will take part in two online sessions involving seated dance movements. For more information, please email: alice.renzini@ucdconnect.ie
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…