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…
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…
The Dublin Branch is delighted to announce two new exercise classes starting this May in partnership with Siel Bleu. Due to the high demand for exercise classes, with many existing venues now at capacity, we are pleased to add the…
Parkinson’s Ireland would like to thank Eoghan Kenny for raising the important role of Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists (PNSs) in the Dáil on International Nurses Day. Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists play a vital role in supporting people living with Parkinson’s and their…
We are pleased to share our latest research bulletin, which highlights recent developments and ongoing progress in Parkinson’s research. This update aims to keep our members informed about current studies, emerging findings and advances that may shape future care and…
The Meath Branch of Parkinson’s Ireland was delighted to receive a cheque for €4,193.70 from Headfort Golf Club following the club’s Easter Fashion Show fundraiser. Lady Captain Regina Tevlin presented the cheque to Mary Burke on behalf of the club,…
The Wicklow Parkinson’s Choir is delighted to perform as part of the Festival of Voice at the National Concert Hall on Saturday 23 May at 3pm. We would love to see members of the Parkinson’s community there, but everyone is…
Parkinson’s Ireland board member Dr Brenda O’Connell recently appeared on The Claire Byrne Show on Newstalk FM, where she spoke powerfully about the deepening challenges facing people in Ireland living with neurological conditions. Joining Magdalen Rogers, CEO of the Neurological…
On April 25th, Shannon took on an unforgettable skydive to raise funds for Parkinson’s Ireland, collecting over €3,500 in the process. She completed the challenge in honour of her Grandad Bob, turning a deeply personal cause into a powerful fundraiser.…
Parkinson’s Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of a new counselling service for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners. Kathleen Moore Avila has recently joined the team in the role of Counselling Psychotherapist. Kathleen Moore Avila and Shane…