Stephanie Connor, Chair of the Offaly Branch of Parkinson’s Ireland, recently spoke on Midlands 103 alongside her husband, David, about living with Parkinson’s and the supports available across the Midlands. Listen below: She highlighted the work of the Offaly Branch…
On April 11th, Parkinson’s Awareness Day, communities across the country came together for A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s, with events taking place in 21 locations nationwide. The day was a powerful show of solidarity, raising awareness and vital…
Across Ireland, buildings are lighting up red to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Day, creating a powerful symbol of solidarity and support. Why red? It represents love, strength, and support for everyone living with Parkinson’s, as well as their families and carers.…
Catriona Kinnevey, board member of Parkinson’s Ireland, recently appeared on Ireland AM to share her personal experience of living with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. In a powerful and honest conversation, Catriona spoke about the challenges she has faced, as well…
For people living with Parkinson’s, timing is everything. This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Parkinson’s Ireland is proud to launch our campaign, “Meds on Time, Every Time”, shining a light on one of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of managing Parkinson’s,…
Parkinson’s Physiotherapy Programme in Meath Parkinson’s Ireland Meath Branch is delighted to announce a new 6-week Physiotherapy Programme designed to support people living with Parkinson’s and their partners or carers. Led by Gráinne McKeown, a Specialist Chartered Physiotherapist, this programme…
Parkinson’s Ireland offers a Dietician Callback Service to support people living with Parkinson’s and their families with questions about diet and nutrition. This service is available by phone on Friday afternoons and is delivered by registered dieticians from My Moves…
As part of Brain Awareness Week, Parkinson’s Ireland is proud to support the Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s #MyNeurologyNurseAndMe campaign, highlighting the essential role of neurology nurses. To mark the week, we have created a series of three short videos showcasing…
Following a highly successful pilot last year, the Walking Football as Medicine initiative is delighted to return for 2026 with two venues across Dublin. Led by Age & Opportunity Active and proudly supported by Parkinson's Ireland, this uplifting programme offers…
Parkinson’s Ireland has announced the date for this year’s flagship fundraising event, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’. At the launch event, we were joined by seven members of Parkinson’s Ireland who took part as lived experience ambassadors, helping…