On Sunday 25 October, Sophie Barnwell will take on the Dublin Marathon in aid of Parkinson’s Ireland, in honour of her dad, Paul, and everyone living with Parkinson’s disease. Sophie is taking on this challenge to help raise awareness and…
Earlier this year, Parkinson’s Ireland’s Every Minute Matters campaign highlighted an important message for people living with Parkinson’s and their families: medication timing matters. Taking Parkinson’s medication at the prescribed time is an important part of managing symptoms and supporting…
West Kerry sailor Pat Lawless is preparing to take on the 2026 Golden Globe Race, a gruelling solo, non stop circumnavigation of the world using only traditional navigation methods. After being forced to retire from the 2022 race due to equipment failure while…
Our popular Singalong sessions with Dara McMahon return on Tuesday, 8 September at 11am. Day: TuesdaysTime: 11am Join Dara for a fun and uplifting singing session online. Registration is required. Register for Singalong with Dara McMahon Please note that there will be no Singalong session…
We are pleased to announce our Newly Diagnosed Programme, designed to support individuals who are newly diagnosed and looking for guidance, information, and peer support. This programme provides a welcoming and informative environment to help participants understand their diagnosis, explore…
The Dublin Branch of Parkinson’s Ireland will hold its next branch meeting and Annual General Meeting on Saturday 26 September at the Bonnington Hotel. We hope to see as many members as possible attend. Venue: Bonnington HotelAddress: Swords Road, Whitehall,…
Two new research projects will explore mental health and exercise supports for people living with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's Ireland has announced its largest-ever investment in research as part of the latest Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and Health Research Board…
The Carlow Branch are pleased to announce the venue for the forthcoming term of the Carlow Support Group. Carlow Support Group 📅 Every Wednesday from 16 September until 9 December 🕑 2pm to 4pm 📍 Venue: Community Centre, Palatine Road, Pollerton, Carlow Contact…
We are delighted to be partnering on a nationwide survey exploring the experiences and challenges faced by people living with Parkinson’s in Ireland. Building on a similar survey carried out in 2017, this study will explore areas including healthcare services,…
The Monaghan Branch meet every Tuesday from 2:30pm-3:30pm at Peake fitness Carrickmacross for exercise classes/boxercise. We also meet every Thursday at 2pm-3pm in St Joseph's in Monaghan Town for activated pole walking classes. We would like to take this opportunity to…