We are delighted to announce our Summer Raffle for 2026, and you are invited to take part. 🗓️ Draw Details The Summer raffle will take place on 29th July at 12pm. We have some fantastic prizes up for grabs, including:…
Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of a new 6 week exercise class pilot in Athlone for people living with Parkinson’s. The programme will begin on Wednesday, 1 July and will run weekly each Wednesday until 5 August…
Parkinson's Ireland is proud to share the findings of a new study from the University of Galway exploring the factors that influence the use of household assistive devices to support daily living for people with Parkinson's in Ireland. We are…
The Wexford Branch of Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to host a special Charity Concert on Friday, 3 July, at 7.30pm. This promises to be a wonderful evening of music and community spirit, with all proceeds going directly to the Wexford Branch to help fund…
The Cork Branch of Parkinson's Ireland is proud to fund research that advances our understanding of the experiences of people living with Parkinson's in Ireland. Two recently published studies funded by the branch explored important aspects of life with Parkinson's,…
Parkinson’s Ireland recently hosted an Education Conference featuring presentations from Niamh O’Hanlon, Dr. Deborah McIntyre, Catriona Kinnevey, Cathy O’Shea, Dr. Niamh Connolly and Professor Eilís Dowd. The conference was expertly chaired by Annmarie O'Connor, who helped guide a clear and…
To help our members prioritise their wellbeing over the summer months, Parkinson’s Ireland has commissioned a new series of guided videos covering a range of activities including yoga, mindfulness, and exercise. Created specifically for people living with Parkinson’s, these sessions…
People with Parkinson’s (PD) can still get dehydration, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke like anyone else. Some people find their symptoms worsen in higher temperatures. Not everyone notices sensitivity to heat, but even small increases in temperature can affect how…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uwa1jIgxfY To help our members stay active over the summer, Parkinson's Ireland has commissioned a new exercise video from Siel Bleu. The video has been designed for people living with Parkinson's and can be used at your own pace and…
Please note that sessions have finished for the summer, and will resume in September Until then, we invite our members to make use of this pre recorded chair Yoga session that Theresa has created. https://youtu.be/enYm4Gtv8fU https://youtu.be/gmG06FbQnUo This Yoga session is…