To help our members prioritise their wellbeing over the summer months, Parkinson’s Ireland has commissioned a new series of guided videos covering a range of activities including yoga, mindfulness, and exercise. Created specifically for people living with Parkinson’s, these sessions…
With our weekly Nurse Zoom sessions on pause for the summer, we have compiled a selection of webinar and podcast recommendations based on topics that have been of interest to members with Parkinson’s. These webinars will provide valuable information, practical…
Parkinson’s Ireland recently hosted an Education Conference featuring presentations from Niamh O’Hanlon, Dr. Deborah McIntyre, Catriona Kinnevey, Cathy O’Shea, Dr. Niamh Connolly and Professor Eilís Dowd. The conference was expertly chaired by Annmarie O'Connor, who helped guide a clear and…
Catriona Kinnevey, board member of Parkinson’s Ireland, recently appeared on Ireland AM to share her personal experience of living with Young Onset Parkinson’s disease. In a powerful and honest conversation, Catriona spoke about the challenges she has faced, as well…
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…
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…
Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce that we won Gold at the Sockies (Social Media Awards) for: ‘Best Video Campaign – NGO’ alongside Havas Media Ireland. The Sockies is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the best of social media. Many thanks…
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our conference on April 12th. The conference was titled 'Time to Talk About Parkinson's' and focused on living positively with Parkinson's Disease and the 40+ symptoms associated with PD. Guest speakers included Annmarie…
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with Parkinson’s Awareness Week falling on the 7th-13th of April and World Parkinson's Day taking place on April 11th. Our campaign for the month is ‘Different for Everyone’ and will launch on April 1st, to…
The Irish Pharmacy News recently published their April Edition, which features a piece written by our PD Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne. Lisa's article is titled: 'What is Parkinson's Disease? Treatment Options and Patient Perspective'. Lisa focused on the range of…