Parkinson's Ireland News

Parkinson’s Ireland has announced the date for this year’s flagship fundraising event, ‘A Walk in…

Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce further expansion of its services with a new exercise…

The HSE have spaces left on their next 3 Living Well (chronic disease self-management) programmes, taking place…

Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce that we have secured a limited number of charity…

Laura Niepage, who previously worked with the NHS, has taken up the role of Parkinson’s…

Following a highly successful pilot last year, the Walking Football as Medicine initiative is delighted…

Parkinson's Ireland Cork Branch invites you to attend our next Information meeting on Sunday 8th…

Did you know only 27% of Irish adults have a Will? Parkinson's Ireland is a charity…

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) are conducting a study on the psychological wellbeing and…

Parkinson’s Ireland was pleased to meet with Minister for Disability, Emer Higgins, along with officials…

Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce that it will be setting up a local Parkinson's…

We are delighted to announce a new venue for our monthly Information Afternoons. 🗓 When:…

Parkinson’s Ireland is sharing a new survey from the Dublin Neurological Institute and the Mater…

We are pleased to share information about a research study being conducted by Katie Hennigan,…

We would love you to join us for the PI Cork Branch Annual Lunch. This…

Parkinson’s Ireland offers a Dietician Callback Service to support people living with Parkinson’s and their…

The festive season brings joy, warmth, and connection—but it can also feel overwhelming, especially for…

We are pleased to share our latest research bulletin, which highlights recent developments and ongoing…

Parkinson's Ireland was delighted to host a successful inaugural Young Onset Parkinson's Disease conference in…

A wonderful community fundraiser is taking place on Sunday 4th January 2026 as Roberts Cove…

As the festive season approaches, there’s no better time to support Parkinson’s Ireland — and…

Join our festive fundraiser and make a difference this Christmas This Christmas, Parkinson’s Ireland is…

Job Title: Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist Reporting to: CEO Location: Cork (including travel across the…

Parkinson’s Ireland recently hosted a research webinar featuring Dr Michael Okun, Professor Suzanne Timmons, and…

Living with Parkinson’s means staying one step ahead of illness. That’s why we strongly encourage…

The Cork Branch is delighted to announce our second Information Meeting of the year, taking…

This week marked the completion of the six-week Walking Football as Medicine (WFAM) initiative, delivered…

The Sing to Beat Training for Practitioners took place recently at the National Concert Hall,…

Parkinson’s Physiotherapy Programme in Meath Parkinson’s Ireland Meath Branch is delighted to announce a new…

📅 Date: Saturday, 13th December 2025 📍 Location: Marine Hotel, Sutton, Dublin 🕘 Time: 10:30am Registration, 10:55am…

Job Purpose This new role is in support of the fulfilment of our mission and…

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended our annual social gathering this year. It was…

We’re delighted to welcome you to our Wellbeing and Educational Gathering taking place at the…

On September 20th, Rory O’Neill set out to climb Ireland’s highest peak, Carrauntoohil, joined by…

In July, Ciaron Barry undertook an extraordinary challenge: running 100 kilometres in 24 hours to…

Our very first Walking Football as Medicine (WFAM) session took place this week at Inspire Fitness Centre,…

Date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025Location: Sligo Park Hotel, 10:00am – 4:00pm The North West Branch…

Saturday 18 October 2025 | National Concert Hall, Dublin Sing to Beat Parkinson’s is delighted…

Move With ConfidenceReformer Pilates Programme for People with Parkinson's Why Reformer Pilates?Builds strength without strainImproves…

Parkinson’s Ireland sat down with author, journalist, and advocate Annmarie O’Connor to talk about her…

Overview: The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) commissioned a survey in 2024 of people living with…

We are delighted to be inviting research proposals for the Health Research Charities/Health Research Board…

Our Kerry Branch continues to run energising and supportive exercise classes through The Sequel Way…

We are proud to share that our CEO, Shane O’Brien, has been elected as Chairperson…

Parkinson's Ireland would like to give a sincere thank you to Mary-Ita O'Connor, who raised €33,270…

Parkinson's Ireland was delighted to join the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) at the launch…

Our nurses have put together some tips for you to stay safe and healthy during…

Living with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can bring about various challenges, including issues with your gastrointestinal…

Parkinson's Ireland (PI) recently put together our pre-budget submission for 2026, calling on the government…

Mental Health Awareness Week in 2025 will take place from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18.…

The VHI Women's Mini Marathon is back for its 43rd year, taking place on Bank…

We published our first research bulletin of 2025 on April 30th, which was emailed to…

Parkinson's Disease has over 40 symptoms and everyone’s experience with it is different. During a…

We would like to wish our members a very Happy Easter. Our office and helpline…

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with Parkinson’s Awareness Week falling on the 7th-13th of April…

For people with Parkinson’s, timing is everything when it comes to medication. These medicines help…

The Irish Parkinson’s Golf Network brings together golfers who live with Parkinson’s, their spouses, partners…

Spring is a season that brings rejuvenation and renewal, with nature blossoming, days becoming longer,…

Did you know that neurological disorders affect up to 1 billion people worldwide, nearly 1…

National Grief Awareness Week is taking place from January 27th until February 2nd 2025.  During…

Sinead O'Kane and her son Fiachra are taking part in a Parachute jump on Saturday,…

Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to launch its new nutrition booklet. This is a joint publication…

January can be a busy time for people trying to make new resolutions and often,…

Cold weather, and seasonal illnesses can cause more complications for people with Parkinson's. Here is…

The holiday season can be both joyful and a bit overwhelming, sometimes more for those…

Parkinson's Ireland were delighted to welcome Frank Mullen, his friends, family and Payzone colleagues to…

Collaborative publication by the Irish Medication Safety Network & Parkinson’s Ireland Parkinson's Ireland are excited…

Our PD Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne was delighted to attend an event at Maynooth University…

Parkinson's Ireland were invited to speak in the AV Room at Leinster House on Wednesday,…

Parkinson’s Ireland welcomes the recent announcement of €2 million of funding for the expansion of…

A massive congratulations and a sincere thank you are in order for Cathal Kelly, who…

Thank you to everyone who attended our annual social gathering this year.  It was great…

Parkinson’s Ireland awarded honorary memberships to the committee members below who have given their time,…

Following on from the Walk in The Park in September 2024, our nurse zoom topic…

Parkinson's Ireland partnered with Mediaplanet to bring together the Your Later Life campaign – exploring…

Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser, ‘A Walk…

Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar on digital assistive technology on September 11th.…

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. The global call to action for World Suicide…

Exercise and movement is so important for everyone. The following booklet contains some exercises you…

I’m Martin Heffernan from Cashel, Co. Tipperary and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in August 2022.…

Advanced Nurse Practitioner at the Mater Hospital Brian Magennis outlines the top ten causes of…

We would like to thank everyone who attended our care partner webinar, which focused on…

Whether you are a person with Parkinson’s or a care partner, it is important that…

An ultrasound thalamotomy, which gives Parkinson's patients hope of regaining independence, was carried out for…

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland has launched a campaign calling for a dedicated Consultant Neurologist…

Family Carers Ireland: State of Caring Survey Family Carers Ireland's latest survey, the State of…

New research published in the scientific journal Nature Genetics describes the discovery of a gene…

Ahead of next weeks elections, Inclusion Ireland have put together an easy to read guide…

This year’s HSE SunSmart campaign officially launched on May 24th. SunSmart is run by the HSE’s…

National Carers Week begins on June 10th and Family Carers Ireland have a wide range…

As we come into the summer months, you may have plans to travel. Our nurses…

Parkinson’s Ireland are happy to support the Mental Health Ireland HELLO, How Are You? campaign launched this…

This week, Minister Humphreys announced applications are now open for the New Free Travel Scheme…

Following the AGM of our Cork branch which was held on the 30th of April,…

Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce our Social Gathering will take place this year from…

Parkinson's Awareness Week took place from the 8th to the 14th of April 2024. We…

Meet with your local group in Glounthaune Village, Co Cork. When: First Wednesday of each…

An update on Azilect shortage: As communicated recently, Teva B.V expected a mid-April date for the…

We were invited to speak in the AV Room at Leinster House on Wednesday, the 17th…

On World Parkinson’s day (Thursday 11th April), the first ever national audit of Parkinson’s Disease care…

Parkinson’s Ireland spoke to Limerick born Mary-Ita O’Connor, who featured on RTE’s ‘The Big Life…

The Cork branch choir “Perpetual Motion” formed in 2019 by Ted Horgan (pictured first on the…

For International Women’s Day this year, the theme is about Inspiring Inclusion. Our Dietician Richelle…

The Wicklow branch of Parkinson’s Ireland (“PI”) was officially launched in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, earlier…

Limerick man Frank O’Mara competed for Ireland in three Olympic Games and broke Irish and…

We are delighted to announce that Parkinson’s Ireland has officially rebranded from ‘Parkinson’s Association of…

We celebrated International Volunteer Day on Tuesday, the 5th of December.  Everyone at Parkinson's Ireland…

The flu is a contagious viral infection that spreads every winter and getting the flu…

Here at Parkinson's Ireland we have been campaigning alongside Parkinson's Europe to ban the use…

Right now, the Parkinson’s community across Europe has a crucial opportunity to ban the use…

The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) is now accepting applications for the current round of…

Nurse Zoom Update The clinics will now run in 4-week blocks, followed by a 2-week break, before…

We are pleased to announce our Newly Diagnosed Programme for February 2026, designed to support…

We’re delighted to announce that Exercise Classes with Gráinne McKeown will be resuming on Friday, January 30th at…

We are delighted to invite you to our online mindfulness sessions, starting January 15th at…

The charity has moved from its current annual membership model to lifetime membership for a…

We’re delighted to announce that Singalong Sessions with Dara will take place every Tuesday at 11:00am. The sessions…

We are delighted to announce that the Yoga for YPI members will resume on January…

Beginners Chair Yoga resumes on January 7th at 6.15pm to 6.45pm! The class will then…

Parkinson’s disease has long been seen as an unavoidable consequence of aging or genetics—but leading…

We are delighted to announce that Parkinson’s Ireland has been shortlisted in not one, but…

Two decades ago, husband and wife John & Mary Carey from Upperchurch, Thurles had a…

Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce that we won Gold at the Sockies (Social Media Awards)…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our conference on April 12th. The conference…

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with Parkinson’s Awareness Week falling on the 7th-13th of April…

The Irish Pharmacy News recently published their April Edition, which features a piece written by…

Thank you to everyone who supported 'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson's' on Saturday,…

Parkinson’s Ireland had a very busy and exciting year. We wanted to take the opportunity…

We would like to remind our members that our online zoom classes will resume in…

Thank you to everyone who supported ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ across ten…

Our Monaghan branch held a successful meeting on Tuesday, 29th October where the new Monaghan…

Parkinson's Ireland is delighted to announce that our updated information leaflets are now available. Our…

Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce that it’s ‘Different For Everyone’ awareness campaign has been shortlisted for…

Our Navan Support Group meets on the last Friday of each month at 12 noon…

Parkinson's Ireland (PI) recently put together our pre-budget submission for 2025, calling on the government…

Swinford man Cathal Kelly is completing a phenomenal 2200 km Canterbury to Rome walkover the course of four…

Parkinson’s Ireland (PI) is delighted to announce that we have been awarded state funding to…

The 11th of April is World Parkinson’s Day and we are speaking publicly about the…

Last week, our CEO Shane O'Brien was a guest on two radio stations, Ros FM…

In addition to our national services, the following weekly activities are available to our Cork…

We are excited to announce that we are holding a Gala Country Concert on Mother's…

We are celebrating Movement Disorder Day on the 29th of November. Movement disorders are neurological…

We are celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities this Sunday, the 3rd of…

Our nurse Lisa Wynne took part in an interview with George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D, who…

If you live in West Clare, drop in on any Friday and try our friendly,…

Please find our weekly Zoom class schedule below. If any classes are cancelled or changed,…

By Sophie Crooks Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the fastest growing neurological condition worldwide, yet public…

We’re delighted to invite all members and friends of the Dublin Branch to our next…

Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce a significant development in our ongoing commitment to supporting…

Members of the Parkinson's Ireland East Midwest Branch enjoyed a wonderful trip to the Riverside…

Our Dublin Branch was delighted to welcome members of Kansas Parkinson’s Disease for a special…

The Cork Branch of Parkinson’s Ireland would love to hear from you if you’re planning…

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone at Ballybunion Triathlon Club…

PHD student and nurse Sophie Crooks published research focusing on the public's perception and understanding of Parkinson's…

UCD are recruiting those living with PD to take part in an online dance and movement study.…

Researchers at Queens University are inviting those living with PD to take part in a…

Written by Clodagh O'Keefe, Research Coordinator, Dublin Neurological Institute As spring arrives and the garden…

We published our first research bulletin before Christmas, which was emailed to our members. If…

Christmas Jumper Day 2024 falls on Thursday December 12th and Parkinson’s Ireland are happy to be taking part…

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Parkinson’s Ireland relies heavily on fundraising, not only for donations but to raise important awareness.…

Below are the results from our research poll, which you can complete here. The top…

Our dietician, Richelle Flanagan, has launched a study on the impacts on hormonal fluctuations in…

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PHD Researcher and nurse Sophie Crooks is seeking volunteers to take part in research aiming…

Do you care for an individual with Lewy Body Dementia/ Dementia in Parkinson’s and are…

The Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) welcomes the results of a survey which was published…

Word From The New CEO – Shane O’Brien Dear members, I’m delighted to have officially…

Parkinson's Summer Raffle: PAI would like to say a big thank you to all our…

When - Monday 2nd Oct - Wednesday 4th OctHodson Bay Hotel Athlone, Roscommon Road, Barry…

Talking to children and teenagers about PD. If you've been diagnosed with Parkinson's and have children or…

Thankful post to all our amazing volunteers! Not that we need a particular day to…

The World Parkinson's Congress took place in Barcelona in July 2023. The Congress brought together…

"Wow!! They did it , they did it " Galway man Sean Nee and his…

Family Carers Ireland are inviting you to their online evening book club on Wednesday 2nd…

Research Study Invitation. Establishing Lewy Body Dementia research priorities for Ireland. If you've been diagnosed…

Do you have PD? Would you like to get your voice heard? I am inviting…

Parkinson’s Association of Ireland (PAI) neither endorses nor recommends any products or medications that have…

SUMMER SCHEDULE 2023:  Clontarf: Classes resume 2.30pm Monday 14th August with Adrienne. Venue: Venue: St. Anthony’s Community Centre, St Lawrence Road,…

A call to action from Disability Federation Ireland - We are asking you to take…

Dublin, Ireland – June 6th, 2023 Parkinson's Association of Ireland is pleased to announce the…

Do you like singing? Would you like to join in online with a choir? The…

People with Parkinson’s and their carers do, of course, travel - both for pleasure and…

"The PARKIE (Parkinson's community Awareness of Research; emphasis on Knowledge and Information Exchange) survey is…

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also be difficult, frightening…

Listen back to Specialist Parkinson's Nurse Lisa Wynne & Speech and Language Therapist Aoife Carolan.…

As part of Parkinson's Awareness Week this year PAI held a national conference on April…

A pilot programme for newly diagnosed patients will take place over 4 weeks online. Commencing May…

For members of the YPI Branch only YPI Branch uses private WhatsApp groups to communicate…

The theme of the week is #PepInYourStep4Parkinsons we are asking all our followers to take a photo…

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With regard to our ongoing contact regarding the shortage of the anti-seizure medication, Rivotril, it…

As part of Parkinson's Awareness Week April 11th - 16th. PAI are hosting an online…

Gain power over Parkinson’s with an empowering self-management toolkit. This toolkit has been built by…

Parkinson's Awareness Week this year runs from April 11th - 16th. Keep an eye out…

Parkinson's branch in the North West are planning a Family Fun Day Walk at J.F.K.…

Patients Deserve Better Campaign secures funding for 23 additional neurology nurses in this years Budget…

On Wednesday, Minister Anne Rabbitte, TD, launches the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland’s new website at…

PAI has published a new poster as part of its awareness campaign. The poster will…

A large contingent of YPI Members headed to Trim to walk along the Boyne River…

Please find the videos of our individual speakers from our “United For Parkinson’s Conference” which…

Please see below the message sent to the International Red Cross . The PAI is…

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During Parkinson’s Awareness Week the Munster Express published this article on the Waterford branch. Please…

In line with theme of Brain Awareness Week 2021 “Promoting Access to Services” NAI is…