Paddling for Parkinson’s
This June, Trevor and his friend Mike are taking on a long held ambition: navigating the River Shannon from source to sea. Starting in Co. Cavan, they will face 10 days of gruelling canoeing and camping at the mercy of…
Beginner Chair Yoga
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…
Counselling Service Update
Following the recent launch of our counselling service, we have experienced very strong demand, highlighting the significant need for this type of support within the Parkinson’s community. As a result, the service is currently operating at full capacity, with extended…
Parkinson’s Ireland Pre-Budget 2027 Lobby Day
Branch and Board members of Parkinson's Ireland with Thomas Gould TD Parkinson’s Ireland was pleased to host our Budget 2027 Lobby Day in the Buswell's Hotel on June 10th 2026. A wide range of TDs and Senators joined Parkinson’s Ireland staff, local branch…
Read Our Pre-Budget Submission 2027
Parkinson’s Ireland is pleased to present our Pre-Budget 2027 Submission. Parkinson’s disease is the fastest‑growing neurological condition in the world and the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s. There are now over 18,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Ireland, and this number is expected to double…
Tickets for the Parkinson’s Ireland Summer Raffle
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:…
Mindfulness Sessions
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 mindfulness session that Helena has created. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZVYZ30Fxrw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ5wl_Hq-8k The Daily Drop The Daily…
PD-Life Project Kicks Off: A Strong Start with People at the Centre
Author: Abhisweta Bhattacharjee (Project officer) / Suzanne Timmons The PD-Life project officially began with a two-day Kick-Off meeting in University College Cork (UCC) in early May, bringing together researchers, clinicians, technology experts, and – importantly – people living with Parkinson’s and their representatives. PD-Life…
Participants Wanted for Parkinson’s Breathing Research Study
Researchers at University College Dublin (UCD) are inviting people living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as adults without Parkinson’s, to take part in a research study exploring breathing muscles in Parkinson’s. The study aims to improve understanding of how Parkinson’s…
Summer Exercise Video
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…