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August 12, 2026

Newly Diagnosed Programme

August 12, 2026

North- West Branch receives €7,500 Donation from Bluestack Challenge

August 10, 2026

Parkinson’s Passport

August 10, 2026

Summer Session Videos

August 10, 2026

Run The Tokyo Marathon for Parkinson’s Ireland

August 6, 2026

Environment and Parkinson’s Disease Study

August 4, 2026

30,000 Nautical Mile Voyage Fundraiser

July 31, 2026

Parkinson’s Disease Census

July 30, 2026

Research Opportunity- Dementia Care in Ireland

July 29, 2026

Read Our Pre-Budget Submission 2027

July 16, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Summer Raffle Winners

July 16, 2026

Access to Music Therapy & Support for Parkinson’s in Ireland

July 16, 2026

Walking Football as Medicine Comes to Cork

July 15, 2026

Eben Takes on Three Race Challenge to Support Parkinson’s Ireland

July 14, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Nurses Recommend

July 14, 2026

Ireland’s EU Presidency

July 13, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Calls for Stronger Pesticide Protections

July 10, 2026

Northwest Branch Receives Generous Community Support

July 9, 2026

New Exercise Classes in Kerry

July 9, 2026

Ciaron Barry Completes the Atomic 48 Challenge

July 1, 2026

New Service in Athlone

July 1, 2026

New research findings from the University of Galway

June 29, 2026

Cork Branch Supports Parkinson’s Research

June 25, 2026

Watch the Parkinson’s Ireland Annual Education Conference

June 23, 2026

Parkinson’s and Warm Weather: Staying Well in the Heat

June 22, 2026

Summer Exercise Video

June 22, 2026

Beginner Chair Yoga

June 22, 2026

Mindfulness Sessions

June 18, 2026

2025 Annual Report

June 12, 2026

Paddling for Parkinson’s

June 11, 2026

Counselling Service Update

June 11, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Pre-Budget 2027 Lobby Day

June 8, 2026

PD-Life Project Kicks Off: A Strong Start with People at the Centre

June 5, 2026

Participants Wanted for Parkinson’s Breathing Research Study

May 28, 2026

Midwest Branch News

May 27, 2026

Cork Branch Information Meeting- June 14th

May 27, 2026

A-Z Parkinson’s Dictionary

May 26, 2026

North West Branch News

May 18, 2026

Joe Lacy Cycles Through the Algarve to Raise Funds and Awareness

May 15, 2026

Nurse Specialist Zoom Clinics

May 15, 2026

Job Opportunity: PD Nurse Specialist based in Mayo

May 14, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Attends PD Life Launch

May 14, 2026

DATTN: Digital Assistive Technology Training Network

May 14, 2026

New Exercise Classes in Dublin

May 13, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Welcomes Dáil Recognition of the Need for More Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists

May 13, 2026

Exercise Zoom with Gráinne

May 12, 2026

Singalong Sessions with Dara

May 11, 2026

Our Research Bulletin: April 2026

May 11, 2026

Meath Branch

May 8, 2026

Wicklow Parkinson’s Choir

May 5, 2026

FreeWill Charity Partnership

April 29, 2026

Dr Brenda O’Connell Highlights Growing Challenges for People Living with Neurological Conditions

April 29, 2026

Shannon Skydives for Parkinson’s Ireland

April 28, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Launches Counselling Service

April 21, 2026

Zoom Class Schedule

April 14, 2026

Raising Awareness of Parkinson’s Across the Midlands

April 13, 2026

A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s Unites Communities Nationwide

April 10, 2026

Parkinson’s Awareness Day- April 11th

April 10, 2026

Catriona Kinnevey Shares Her Story of Young Onset Parkinson’s on Ireland AM

April 1, 2026

Meds on Time, Every Time- Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2026

March 31, 2026

Parkinson’s Physiotherapy Programme in Meath

March 25, 2026

Our Dietician Callback Service

March 19, 2026

#MyNeurologyNurseAndMe: Supporting People Living with Parkinson’s

March 18, 2026

Walking Football as Medicine Returns for 2026

March 9, 2026

‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ on April 11th 2026

March 4, 2026

New Exercise Class in Mullingar, Westmeath

February 19, 2026

Research Study Opportunity: Women living with Parkinson’s Disease in Ireland

February 12, 2026

Parkinson’s Ireland Meets Minister Emer Higgins to Progress Key Priorities for the Parkinson’s Community

February 3, 2026

Friday Classes in Miltown Malbay

January 26, 2026

Midwest Branch Monthly Information Afternoons

Dublin Neurological Institute and Mater Hospital

January 23, 2026

Survey: Technology and Parkinson’s Disease Monitoring

January 23, 2026

Research Study Opportunity for People Living with Parkinson’s

December 22, 2025

Yoga for YPI members

December 18, 2025

Navigating the Festive Season with Parkinson’s

December 18, 2025

Our Quarterly Research Bulletin: December 2025

December 17, 2025

Understanding Public Awareness and the Lived Experience of Parkinson’s Disease in Ireland

December 16, 2025

Yong Onset Parkinson’s Disease Conference 2025

November 18, 2025

Pull a Christmas Cracker for Parkinson’s

November 14, 2025

Watch Our Research Webinar: Exploring the Latest Breakthroughs in Parkinson’s

November 10, 2025

Stay Protected This Winter — Get Your Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines

November 6, 2025

Cork Branch Information Meeting – Sunday, 16 November 2025

October 30, 2025

Walking Football as Medicine (WFAM) Programme

October 23, 2025

Sing to Beat Training for Practitioners

October 17, 2025

A Major Step Forward for Parkinson’s Ireland: Expanding Mental Health Support

The North West Branch held its annual Educational Conference at the Sligo Park Hotel on the 15th of October.

October 17, 2025

North West Branch Educational Conference

October 10, 2025

Thank You for Joining Our Annual Social Gathering!

Parkinson's Ireland calls for targeted funding for counselling, nursing, and neurology services to ensure equitable and timely care.

October 10, 2025

Analysing Budget 2026: Commitments Made, But Awaiting Delivery

We have outlined several accessible voting options to support people with disabilities

October 10, 2025

Accessible Voting in the 2025 Irish Presidential Election

September 30, 2025

Climbing Carrauntoohil for Parkinson’s Ireland

September 26, 2025

Ciaron Barry completes 100 km challenge and raises €17,406 for Parkinson’s Ireland

September 25, 2025

Walking Football as Medicine Kicks Off

September 15, 2025

Sing to Beat Parkinson’s: Training for Practitioners

September 11, 2025

A New Path for Parkinson’s: Prevention, Treatment, and Hope

September 9, 2025

Annmarie O’Connor Opens Up About Parkinson’s, Advocacy, and Her Upcoming Memoir Twitch

Parkinson’s Ireland is delighted to announce a new scholarship initiative

September 3, 2025

Parkinson’s Ireland Launches New Scholarship for Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists

September 1, 2025

Skibbereen Coffee Morning

August 25, 2025

Dublin Branch Hosts Kansas Parkinson’s Disease Visit

August 12, 2025

€4 Million Investment to Transform Parkinson’s Research in Ireland

August 11, 2025

Parkinson’s Ireland Shortlisted for Three Prestigious Irish Healthcare Awards

August 8, 2025

Recent Survey Highlights Gaps in Services for People with Parkinson’s

August 6, 2025

Join Us for the Cork Echo Women’s Mini Marathon 2025!

August 5, 2025

Thank You to Ballybunion Triathlon Club for Their Incredible Support!

August 1, 2025

Parkinson’s Ireland Invites Proposals for Major Research Funding Scheme

July 31, 2025

Exercise Classes in Kerry

July 31, 2025

Election of Shane O’Brien as Chairperson of the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI)

July 7, 2025

Understanding public knowledge and awareness of PD in Ireland

July 7, 2025

Thank You Mary-Ita O’Connor

June 25, 2025

NAI Pre-Budget Submission Launch

June 23, 2025

Tips for Summer

June 19, 2025

Healthy Gut, Happy Life: Understanding & Managing Gastrointestinal Issues in PD

June 17, 2025

Parkinson’s Ireland Win Gold at the Sockies 2025

May 21, 2025

DNI Research Newsletter

May 21, 2025

Parkinson’s Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2026

May 14, 2025

Time to Talk about PD: Online Conference Recording

May 12, 2025

Mental Health Week 2025

May 1, 2025

VHI Women’s Mini Marathon 2025

April 30, 2025

Our Quarterly Research Bulletin: April 2025

April 30, 2025

PD: first and worst symptoms noticed

April 30, 2025

Different for Everyone: Our Campaign for Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April 29, 2025

Irish Pharmacy News: Piece by Lisa Wynne

April 14, 2025

Parkinson’s Disease: 40+ Symptoms

April 11, 2025

A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s: Photos from April 5th

April 8, 2025

Meds on Time, Every Time

March 21, 2025

The Irish Parkinson’s Golf Network

March 12, 2025

Parkinson’s Disease and the Arrival of Spring: How the Season Impacts Those Affected

March 4, 2025

Brain Awareness Week: 10-16th March 2025

January 27, 2025

National Grief Awareness Week

January 20, 2025

Charity Parachute Jump for Parkinson’s Ireland

January 13, 2025

Eating Well with Parkinson’s Disease: New Nutrition Booklet

January 8, 2025

Minding your Mental Health in January

January 7, 2025

Our End of Year Research Bulletin: 2024

December 18, 2024

Parkinson’s Ireland: A Reflection On 2024

December 10, 2024

Guide to Accessing our Online Zoom Classes

December 2, 2024

Keeping Well during the Winter Period

December 2, 2024

Jingle and Thrive: Self-Care for the Holiday Season

November 28, 2024

Christmas Jumper Day 2024

November 20, 2024

Frank Mullen: Paddle 4 Parkinson’s

November 12, 2024

Parkinson’s Ireland Election Campaign

November 12, 2024

Irish Medication Safety Alerts

October 31, 2024

‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ Fundraising Event and Photographs

October 30, 2024

Updated Information Leaflets

October 23, 2024

Research Together: Building Relationships & Partnering on Health

October 18, 2024

‘O Parkinsons’ to the tune of the Derry Air

October 18, 2024

Funding Announced for Additional Consultant Neurologists

October 17, 2024

Irish Healthcare Awards Shortlist 2024: ‘Different for Everyone’

October 15, 2024

Cathal Kelly: Walk to Rome

October 3, 2024

Parkinson’s Ireland Honorary Memberships 2024 & a Tribute to Una Anderson Ryan

October 1, 2024

The importance of exercise

September 20, 2024

Meeting Your Later Life Campaign

September 16, 2024

‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ supported by Home Instead

September 12, 2024

Digital Assistive Technology Webinar with Enable Ireland

September 10, 2024

International World Suicide Prevention Day

September 9, 2024

Exercise and Flexibility Chart

August 27, 2024

Top 10 causes of sudden deterioration in PD

August 26, 2024

Navan Support Group

August 22, 2024

Care Partner Webinar

August 13, 2024

Entitlements and Supports Available

July 31, 2024

Pre-Budget Submission

July 5, 2024

Parkinson’s Ireland is Awarded State Funding

June 27, 2024

Procedure to prevent Parkinson’s tremors carried out for first time in Scotland

June 14, 2024

NAI Patients Deserve Better Campaign

June 13, 2024

National Carers Week, 10-16th June 2024

June 10, 2024

New gene for Parkinson’s Disease discovered

May 31, 2024

Easy to Read Guide to Voting for Disabled People

May 30, 2024

HSE SunSmart Campaign

May 29, 2024

Carers Week 2024: Family Carers Ireland Online Events

May 28, 2024

Travel Tips

May 15, 2024

Hello, How are you? Mental Health Ireland Campaign

May 10, 2024

Free Travel Applications Open

May 8, 2024

Dublin Branch 2024 Summer Newsletter

May 1, 2024

Social Gathering at the Hodson Bay Hotel

April 23, 2024

Parkinson’s Awareness Week & Online Education Conference Recording

April 18, 2024

Presentation in the AV Room

April 12, 2024

A to Z of Fundraising

April 11, 2024

Parkinson’s Ireland warns of risk to services due to lack of funding

April 5, 2024

UCC PD Clinic Audit Report

March 19, 2024

Parkinson’s Ireland interview with Mary-Ita O’Connor

March 12, 2024

Cork Branch Perpetual Motion Choir and the Benefits of Singing for PD

March 7, 2024

‘Understanding Needs of Women with PD’ Webinar for International Women’s Day: Watch Recording Here

February 26, 2024

Minister Donnelly Launches Wicklow Branch and Pledges to Review Funding for Parkinson’s Ireland

February 20, 2024

Frank O’Mara: Bend, Don’t Break

February 19, 2024

Research Priority Poll

February 12, 2024

CEO Shane O’Brien Radio Interviews

February 2, 2024

Official Rebrand

February 1, 2024

World-First Study on Women Managing Parkinson’s

January 26, 2024

Cork Branch Activities

January 18, 2024

Dublin Branch 2024 Spring Newsletter

January 9, 2024

Gala Country Concert with Declan Nerney

December 6, 2023

International Volunteer Day

November 30, 2023

Get your Flu Vaccine this Winter

November 29, 2023

World Movement Disorder Day

November 29, 2023

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

November 23, 2023

Glyphosate Update

November 16, 2023

Interview with Nurse Lisa Wynne (PDN)

November 2, 2023

Call to ban glyphosate

August 30, 2023

Neurological Alliance of Ireland celebrate their 20th anniversary.

August 29, 2023

Parkinson’s Foundation release Hospital Care Recommendations aimed to reduce harm for People with Parkinson’s Disease.

August 21, 2023

Research update: UCC Survey

August 18, 2023

Word From The New CEO – Shane O’Brien

August 11, 2023

Parkinson’s Summer Raffle, Thank You!

August 11, 2023

Four-Week Course for Meath Members, September 2023.

August 9, 2023

Social Gathering Hodson Bay Hotel October 2023.

August 9, 2023

Talking to children and teenagers about Parkinson’s Disease

August 3, 2023

A Thankful post to all our amazing volunteers!

August 3, 2023

Highlights from the World Parkinson’s Congress 2023.

August 2, 2023

Nee Family 6 Bens Challenge!

July 27, 2023

Waterford Branch Holidays

July 27, 2023

Family Carers Ireland Book Club

July 24, 2023

Released at the World Parkinson’s Congress July 2023.

June 26, 2023

Dublin Branch Summer News

June 8, 2023

A call to action from Disability Federation Ireland –

June 6, 2023

Parkinson’s Ireland Appoints Shane O’Brien as new CEO

May 18, 2023

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

May 16, 2023

Tips on Travelling Abroad

May 5, 2023

Parkinson’s Fit Class in South Kerry

April 24, 2023

Family Carers Ireland Support For Parkinson’s Carers.

April 20, 2023

Highlights & Media Articles from Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2023.

April 19, 2023

PNS Lisa Wynne and Speech & Language Therapist Aoife Carolan

April 19, 2023

PAI National Conference April 2023

April 12, 2023

YPI – Private Facebook Page

March 31, 2023

Dublin Branch AGM Newsletter

March 20, 2023

Parkinson’s Awareness Week National Conference.

March 20, 2023

Gain power over Parkinson’s with an empowering self-management toolkit

March 8, 2023

Save The Date Parkinson’s Awareness Week

March 8, 2023

North West Branch Fun Family Walk

November 30, 2022

Guide to using GoFundMe to raise funds

November 24, 2022

Parkinson’s Ireland launch “My Parkinson’s Passport”

October 12, 2022

Patients Deserve Better Campaign secures funding for 23 additional neurology nurses

August 5, 2022

Minister Anne Rabbitte, TD, launches the new Parkinson’s Ireland’s website

July 29, 2022

PAI launch new awareness poster

July 6, 2022

YPI Trim Walk – May 2022

April 20, 2022

Videos from Conference 2022

March 10, 2022

EPDA Statement on Ukraine

February 23, 2022

Dublin Branch Newsletter – Spring Edition 2022

February 13, 2022

Tai chi

Fridays at 11am, Redemptorist Music Centre

February 13, 2022

Voice Club

February 13, 2022

Second Wednesday Book Club

November 25, 2021

Dublin Branch Newsletter – Winter Edition 2021

October 13, 2021

Dublin Branch Newsletter – Autumn Edition 2021

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July 8, 2021

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