https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uwa1jIgxfY To help our members stay active over the summer, Parkinson's Ireland has commissioned a new exercise video from Siel Bleu. The video has been designed for people living with Parkinson's and can be used at your own pace and…
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…
At Parkinson’s Ireland, we understand that living with Parkinson’s—or supporting someone who is—can bring many new and unfamiliar terms into everyday life. This A–Z Parkinson’s Dictionary has been created to help make those words easier to understand. This guide provides…
Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of a new 6 week exercise class pilot in Athlone for people living with Parkinson’s. The programme will begin on Wednesday, 1 July and will run weekly each Wednesday until 5 August…
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…
Job DescriptionJob Title: Parkinson’s Disease Nurse SpecialistReporting to: CEO (with clinical liaison as required)Location: Mayo (including travel across the County and surrounding areas).Contract type: 2-year fixed term contractWeekly Hours: 14 hours per week, typically worked over two days (Wednesdays andThursdays).…
Parkinson’s Ireland is proud to be a partner of the DATTN (Digital Assistive Technology Training Network) initiative, which provides accessible micro-training and practical resources on digital assistive technology. Developed by 12 organisations across Ireland, the programme supports assistive technology users,…
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…
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.…