Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce further expansion of its services with a new exercise class in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The first class will take place on Friday, the 6th of March at 3.45pm and will be delivered by Siel…
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 is delighted to announce that it will be setting up a local Parkinson's nurse specialist service in Co. Mayo. Laura Niepage has joined Parkinson's Ireland as a Parkinson's Nurse Specialist. Laura was previously employed as a Parkinson's Nurse…
The festive season brings joy, warmth, and connection—but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for those living with Parkinson’s. Here are some practical tips to help you enjoy the celebrations while keeping stress to a minimum. Plan Ahead for Peace…
Join our festive fundraiser and make a difference this Christmas This Christmas, Parkinson’s Ireland is inviting individuals, communities and workplaces across the country to take part in our new festive fundraising initiative, Pull a Christmas Cracker for Parkinson’s. This simple…
Job Title: Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist Reporting to: CEO Location: Cork (including travel across the County and surrounding areas). Contract type: 2-year fixed term contract Weekly Hours: 28 hours per week. The role is four days per week (days to…
Parkinson’s Ireland recently hosted a research webinar featuring Dr Michael Okun, Professor Suzanne Timmons, and Dr Clodagh O’Keeffe. Each speaker shared important updates on advances in Parkinson’s science and care. The session was expertly chaired by Dr Emma O’Shea, who…
The Sing to Beat Training for Practitioners took place recently at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, bringing together an inspiring group of musicians, facilitators, and healthcare practitioners. The day was filled with music, collaboration, and valuable learning, as participants explored…
Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce a significant development in our ongoing commitment to supporting the Parkinson’s community — the creation of a new Counselling Psychologist role. This marks an important milestone for our organisation as we work to meet…
Job Purpose This new role is in support of the fulfilment of our mission and to address the clear evidence of need, will develop a tele-counselling service using our existing Parkinson’s nurse specialist and dietician helpline model. The service will…