We’re delighted to welcome you to our Wellbeing and Educational Gathering taking place at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co. Roscommon (N37 XR82) from Monday 6th – Wednesday 8th October 2025. Please arrive by 2:00pm on the first day to…
We would like to wish our members a very Happy Easter. Our office and helpline will be closed on Good Friday, April 18th and Easter Monday, April 21st. Our office and nurse callback service will re-open at 9am on Tuesday,…
A massive congratulations and a sincere thank you are in order for Cathal Kelly, who completed his four month pilgrimage from Canterbury to Rome, known as the Via Francigena. This is a route of over 2200 kilometres through the 5…
Thank you to everyone who attended our annual social gathering this year. It was great to see so many smiling and enthusiastic faces, both familiar and new! Thank you to our PD Nurse Specialists Lisa Wynne and Kathy Foley for…
Parkinson's Ireland partnered with Mediaplanet to bring together the Your Later Life campaign – exploring topics such as legacy giving, senior health and how Ireland is redefining retirement. As the aging population grows, the campaign highlights innovations in healthcare, financial…
I’m Martin Heffernan from Cashel, Co. Tipperary and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in August 2022. I had thought and hoped for about 3 years previously that I had an Essential Tremor in my right hand. I was always fairly fit…
Whether you are a person with Parkinson’s or a care partner, it is important that you are claiming all entitlements that you are eligible for, and availing of all supports available to you. Long-Term Illness Scheme (LTIS) Upon diagnosis, the…