Spring has flown by, despite some very challenging weather for our events. Margaret O’Sullivan and Geraldine Mulvihill got their group walking through the Demesne in Newcastle West for the first Walk in the Park event. It turned into a wonderful…
At Parkinson’s Ireland, we understand that living with Parkinson’s—or supporting someone who is—can bring many new and unfamiliar terms into everyday life. This A–Z Parkinson’s Dictionary has been created to help make those words easier to understand. This guide provides…
Fitness 4 All Strandhill Parkinson’s Exercise Classes Fitness 4 All Strandhill has been running Parkinson’s exercise classes for the past number of years in a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment. The classes focus on improving mobility, balance, strength, confidence, falls…
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…
We are pleased to announce our Newly Diagnosed Programme for June 2026, designed to support individuals who are newly diagnosed and looking for guidance, information, and peer support. Programme Details: Dates: Mondays Time: 10:00 AM This programme provides a welcoming…
Donate to Joe’s fundraising page here Joe Lacy, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday and is living with Parkinson’s, has completed a marathon distance cycling challenge through the Algarve in Portugal to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson’s Ireland. Originally…
Nurse Zoom Update Each session covers a wide range of topics including Parkinson’s symptoms, medications, and other aspects of living with Parkinson’s. If for any reason a weekly clinic is not taking place, you will be notified through our newsletter…
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…
Our CEO Shane O’Brien attended the PD Life kick-off Meeting at University College Cork last week week alongside Parkinson’s Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne and Cork Branch Chairperson Jerome Maume. PD-Life is an all Ireland initiative focused on improving the lives…
