Travel Tips
As we come into the summer months, you may have plans to travel. Our nurses put together some travel tips for you on documentation, medication, planning and assistance:
Hello, How are you? Mental Health Ireland Campaign
Parkinson’s Ireland are happy to support the Mental Health Ireland HELLO, How Are You? campaign launched this week. The campaign aims to tackle the lack of connection or belonging that people experience by inspiring individuals to ask how others are feeling. This…
Free Travel Applications Open
This week, Minister Humphreys announced applications are now open for the New Free Travel Scheme Extension. From 29th July, the Free Travel Scheme is being extended to people who have never been medically fit to drive due to a disability,…
Social Gathering at the Hodson Bay Hotel
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce our Social Gathering will take place this year from Monday, the 7th to Wednesday, the 9th of October 2024. Please join us for three days of fun in the beautiful surroundings of the Hodson Bay…
Presentation in the AV Room
We were invited to speak in the AV Room at Leinster House on Wednesday, the 17th of April. We heard a presentation from our CEO Shane O'Brien, who spoke about the importance of the services we offer, our current funding issues…
Parkinson’s Ireland interview with Mary-Ita O’Connor
Parkinson’s Ireland spoke to Limerick born Mary-Ita O’Connor, who featured on RTE’s ‘The Big Life Fix’ in search of a new and improved rollator for her park runs. Mary-Ita was born in 1963 and grew up in West Limerick, but…
‘Understanding Needs of Women with PD’ Webinar for International Women’s Day: Watch Recording Here
For International Women’s Day this year, the theme is about Inspiring Inclusion. Our Dietician Richelle Flanagan, of My Moves Matter, gave a webinar on Wednesday, the 6th of March titled: 'Understanding the Needs of Women with Parkinson's Disease'. Richelle presented the results…
Minister Donnelly Launches Wicklow Branch and Pledges to Review Funding for Parkinson’s Ireland
The Wicklow branch of Parkinson’s Ireland (“PI”) was officially launched in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, earlier today by the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD. During his speech, Minister Donnelly committed to addressing the lack of government funding for PI, in…
Frank O’Mara: Bend, Don’t Break
Limerick man Frank O’Mara competed for Ireland in three Olympic Games and broke Irish and world records. He was twice World Indoor champion in the 3,000 metres. This month, Frank published a book on his journey with Parkinson’s Disease titled…
CEO Shane O’Brien Radio Interviews
Last week, our CEO Shane O'Brien was a guest on two radio stations, Ros FM on Tuesday, the 6th of February and Phoenix FM on Friday, the 9th of February. He was interviewed regarding Parkinson's Ireland name rebrand, our new…