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 https://youtu.be/a6ohMOb_bac?si=e766dUEWWEb4ApWU The Daily Drop The…
Parkinson’s Ireland is pleased to present our 2025 Annual Report, the first Annual Report produced by the organisation. This report marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects our strengthened commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. Our governance…
Friday 19 JuneEnjoy a wonderful concert by the Wicklow Singers, with all proceeds to the Wicklow Branch. Please support this event - we would love to see you there! Wednesday 24 JuneMonthly Branch meeting at 11am in the Arklow Bay…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…