By Sophie Crooks Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological condition worldwide, yet public understanding of the condition remains limited. My doctoral research, carried out in Queen’s University Belfast in partnership with Parkinson’s Ireland, is the first study to…
Parkinson's Ireland was delighted to host a successful inaugural Young Onset Parkinson's Disease conference in the Marine Hotel, Sutton last Saturday. There were over 40 participants who enjoyed various workshops including very informative sessions on Living with YOPD from Dr.…
Join our festive fundraiser and make a difference this Christmas This Christmas, Parkinson’s Ireland is inviting individuals, communities and workplaces across the country to take part in our new festive fundraising initiative, Pull a Christmas Cracker for Parkinson’s. This simple…
Parkinson’s Ireland recently hosted a research webinar featuring Dr Michael Okun, Professor Suzanne Timmons, and Dr Clodagh O’Keeffe. Each speaker shared important updates on advances in Parkinson’s science and care. The session was expertly chaired by Dr Emma O’Shea, who…
Living with Parkinson’s means staying one step ahead of illness. That’s why we strongly encourage everyone affected by Parkinson’s (and their care partners) to get their flu jab and any COVID-19 vaccine/booster they are eligible for. These vaccines are safe,…
The Cork Branch is delighted to announce our second Information Meeting of the year, taking place on Sunday, 16 November 2025, from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Victoria Cross, Cork (T12 CA34).Please note that entry is via…
This week marked the completion of the six-week Walking Football as Medicine (WFAM) initiative, delivered by Age & Opportunity at Inspire Fitness, Cabra. The programme offered a fun, non-contact version of football designed for older adults and those living with…
The Sing to Beat Training for Practitioners took place recently at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, bringing together an inspiring group of musicians, facilitators, and healthcare practitioners. The day was filled with music, collaboration, and valuable learning, as participants explored…
Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce a significant development in our ongoing commitment to supporting the Parkinson’s community — the creation of a new Counselling Psychologist role. This marks an important milestone for our organisation as we work to meet…
