DUBLIN BRANCH

Greetings
Welcome to the Dublin Branch page. We’d like to introduce you to the activities and to the Committee.
We are trying to use a mixture of zoom and in-person activities to facilitate members. Members can attend a zoom Siel Bleu class on Thursdays or attend classes in venues around Dublin. See our posts below for details of times and contacts.
If we record a zoom event we upload it to Youtube, They can be found on the PAI – Parkinson’s Association of Ireland YouTube Channel.
If you would like to learn more about how to use YouTube, Zoom, Facebook or Instagram, please email parkinsons.training@gmail.com to arrange a call with Kieran or Gillian.
Latest News-
DUBLIN BRANCH PARKINSON’S AWARENESS WEEK EVENTS
Wednesday April 5th 11am-4pm Ashleaf Shopping Centre, Crumlin: Awareness Raising Information Stand. Come along, ask questions, meet others from the Parkinson’s community
Tuesday April 11, 11am World Parkinson’s Day Awareness Raising Walk – weather permitting. Meet on Clontarf sea front car park opposite St. Anthony’s Church to walk a mile (or less if you want) and meet members of the Dublin branch. Option to get coffee locally afterwards. For details contact Teresa Barr 087 6998464
Wednesday April 12th 11am-4pm The Square Shopping Centre, Tallaght: Awareness Raising Information Stand. Come along, ask questions, meet others from the Parkinson’s community
Thursday April 13th 11am Cabinteely Park: Parkinson’s Awareness Raising Walk, weather permitting. Meet in car park beside café for one-mile walk (or less if you choose) Meet members of the Dublin branch. Coffee and chat in the café afterwards. For details contact Mary Butler 087 2434990
PORTMARNOCK/MALAHIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Before Covid, the Portmarnock/Malahide group of the Dublin branch was active with weekly exercise classes and organising social events for PAI members and their carers. The participants were delighted with the opportunity to meet fellow Parkinson members. Much valuable information was shared which improved the quality of life for all. The group resurrected itself with the easing of restrictions and is now meeting again.
Attendance is open to members of the Parkinson’s Association irrespective of address. The group meets in The Arch Club, behind St Anne’s Church in Portrmarnock village at 1.30 pm each Wednesday for one hour for exercise and conversation. Cost is €5.00.
Further information is available from
Tony Brady 087 7953302
John Chambers 086 0764933
Activities
We try to meet monthly to review progress and plan activities for our members. We recently began a series of social meet-ups in partnership with the YPI Branch on the last Tuesday of each month in a centrally located Dublin Hotel. We aim for a quiet place where the conversation can flow easily. Members and a guest are very welcome.
The Committee
Mary Butler – Chairperson
Teresa Farrell – Secretary
Sean Balfe – Treasurer
Neil Keneally
Gill Connolly
Jerry Crowley
Kieran Connolly
Richelle Flanagan
Sean Balfe

Mary Butler Chairperson dublinchairperson@parkinsons.ie

Teresa Farrell Secretary dublinsecretary@parkinsons.ie

Kieran Connolly Membership Officer dublinmembership@parkinsons.ie

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