The Wicklow branch of Parkinson’s Ireland (“PI”) was officially launched in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, earlier today by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD. During his speech, Minister Donnelly committed to addressing the lack of government funding for PI, in…
Limerick man Frank O’Mara competed for Ireland in three Olympic Games and broke Irish and world records. He was twice World Indoor champion in the 3,000 metres. This month, Frank published a book on his journey with Parkinson’s Disease titled…
Below are the results from our research poll, which you can complete here. The top five research topic priorities are listed here, based on those that indicated a topic was either 'important' or 'very important' as follows: Lifestyle behaviors Parkinson's…
Last week, our CEO Shane O'Brien was a guest on two radio stations, Ros FM on Tuesday, the 6th of February and Phoenix FM on Friday, the 9th of February. He was interviewed regarding Parkinson's Ireland name rebrand, our new…
We are delighted to announce that Parkinson’s Ireland has officially rebranded from ‘Parkinson’s Association of Ireland’ to ‘Parkinson’s Ireland’. This name change also comes with a new logo, which is pictured below. Following the name change to 'Parkinson's Ireland' and…
Our dietician, Richelle Flanagan, has launched a study on the impacts on hormonal fluctuations in women with Parkinson’s disease alongside researchers at University College Cork (UCC). Participants in the study will log their symptoms on the app to collect data which…
In addition to our national services, the following weekly activities are available to our Cork branch members: Perpetual Motion Choir Every Monday at 7.30pm – 9pm (excluding Bank Holidays) at the Lough Parish Centre on the grounds of the Lough…
PHD Researcher and nurse Sophie Crooks is seeking volunteers to take part in research aiming to explore the public's perception and understanding of Parkinson's Disease across Ireland. This research is conducted by researchers within the Queen's University of Belfast in…
Do you care for an individual with Lewy Body Dementia/ Dementia in Parkinson’s and are you interested in sharing your experiences of being a caregiver? Trinity College Dublin are asking volunteers to share their experiences and views of dementia care…
We are excited to announce that we are holding a Gala Country Concert on Mother's Day, Sunday the 10th of March. This will take place at 7pm in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. The entertainment will be provided by Country…