In July, Ciaron Barry undertook an extraordinary challenge: running 100 kilometres in 24 hours to raise funds for Parkinson’s Ireland. Through his determination and the generosity of supporters, Ciaron raised an outstanding €17,406 to support people living with Parkinson’s and…
Saturday 18 October 2025 | National Concert Hall, Dublin Sing to Beat Parkinson’s is delighted to announce a one-day training course taking place on Saturday 18 October 2025 at the National Concert Hall, Dublin. This specialist training is designed for…
Parkinson’s disease has long been seen as an unavoidable consequence of aging or genetics—but leading experts Dr. Ray Dorsey and Dr. Michael Okun challenge that belief. In their new book, The Parkinson’s Plan, they argue that most cases are preventable…
Parkinson’s Ireland sat down with author, journalist, and advocate Annmarie O’Connor to talk about her upcoming memoir Twitch. Annmarie has worked closely with Parkinson’s Ireland over the years and has been a tireless advocate for people living with Parkinson’s disease…
We are delighted to announce that Parkinson’s Ireland has been shortlisted in not one, but three categories at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2025 – a testament to the work of our team, volunteers, and supporters nationwide. The categories we have…
Overview: The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) commissioned a survey in 2024 of people living with neurological conditions across the country. Parkinson’s Ireland (PI) has analysed the Parkinson’s specific results in the survey. Symptoms: Respondents were asked what symptoms they frequently experience…
We are proud to share that our CEO, Shane O’Brien, has been elected as Chairperson of the Board of the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI). The DFI is a national support and advocacy organisation representing over 100 voluntary disability organisations…
Parkinson's Ireland was delighted to join the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) at the launch of their pre-budget submission on Tuesday, June 24th in Buswells Hotel, attended by elected members from across affected health regions, NAI members, and patient advocates.…
Our nurses have put together some tips for you to stay safe and healthy during the summer months. On occasion we receive a higher volume of calls around this time of year when temperatures start to increase and people notice…