banner
parkinsonsire.bsky.social
@parkinsonsire.bsky.social
Parkinson's Ireland is a charity partner of FreeWill Ireland, meaning you can create an online Will for free.

Having an up to date Will ensures peace of mind for you and your loved ones.

Please contact [email protected] or visit www.parkinsons.ie for more information.
July 7, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Parkinson's Ireland has a range of supports and booklets available on our website, including FAQs for those newly diagnosed.

Please visit www.parkinsons.ie to access these.

To talk to one of our Nurse Specialists, call 1800 359359 and we can arrange a callback for you.
June 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We put together some tips for you to stay safe and healthy during the summer months.

On occasion, we receive a higher volume of calls around this time of year if people notice a change in their symptoms.

If you wish to discuss further with our nurses, please call 1800 359 359.
June 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Our zoom sessions will pause for the summer.

Dee Daly: will finish on June 5th.

Sing along: will finish on June 3rd.

Nurse clinic: will finish on 9th July.

Yoga: will finish on 11th June.

Exercise: will finish on June 13th.

All will resume in September. Visit www.parkinsons.ie for more info.
May 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
PI recently put together our pre-budget submission for 2026, calling on the government to increase the funding it provides to PI.

We met with Minister for Disability, Hildegarde Naughton, this week to discuss our asks.

You can read more on our website: www.parkinsons.ie
May 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM
If you are taking part in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon this year, we are encouraging you to fundraise for Parkinson's Ireland.

Create your fundraising page & select PI as your cause here: idonate.ie/forms/c/vhi2...

If you would like a t-shirt for the event, please email [email protected]
May 14, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place this week, from May 12 to May 18.

The theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health,” to focus on physical activity as a means to improve mental well-being.

For more information and supports, please visit www.parkinsons.ie
May 13, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Sinead O'Kane & Fiachra Kenealy completed a parachute jump on Saturday, 3rd May to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's Ireland.

Well done and thank you to Sinead and Fiachra for your amazing support.

Please click here to donate if you can: www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/S...
May 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
April is #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth and we have been highlighting the 40+ symptoms and how each person's experience is different.

During a nurse zoom clinic last year, we asked participants the first & worst symptoms experienced.

To learn more, visit www.parkinsons.ie
April 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Irish Pharmacy News recently published their April Edition, which features a piece written by our PD Nurse Specialist Lisa Wynne.

You can access the PDF version of the publication here: issuu.com/ipncommunica...
IPN April 2025
issuu.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
An information meeting is taking place on May 15th at the Brandon Hotel, Princes Street, Tralee at 7pm.

Guest speakers will include our PD Nurse Specialist Charlotte Deasy and Yoga Instructor Catherine Crowley, who will be there to provide information and answer any questions.

All are welcome.
April 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Reposted
Our amazing Parkinsongs choir had a visit from musicians John and Arthur from the University of Cape Coast and we had such a vibrant joyful session. Music is medicine for the brain 🎶 Fitting to have this on #WorldParkinsonsDay @parkinsonsire.bsky.social @singtobeat.bsky.social
April 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and we will run our #DifferentForEveryone campaign throughout April.

The campaign will highlight the 40+ symptoms of PD with a focus on personal stories.

Please visit www.parkinsons.ie for more information.

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth
April 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Parkinson's Ireland will host our annual online education conference on Saturday, 12th April at 11am.

This year’s theme is ‘Time to Talk About Parkinson’s.’

Please visit our website to access speaker information and the full agenda: parkinsons.ie

#TalkParkinsons
March 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ will take place nationwide on Saturday, April 5th.

This year’s walk is sponsored by Dovida and takes place in 15 locations across the country to kick off Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Please visit www.parkinsons.ie for more information and to register!
March 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Our flagship fundraising event, 'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson's' will take place nationwide on Saturday, April 5th, during Parkinson's Awareness Month, with fourteen locations taking part across the country.

Please visit www.parkinsons.ie to register.

#ParkinsonsIreland #WalkinthePark
March 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Our PD Nurse Specialist Charlotte was at Cork University Hospital today to highlight Parkinson's Disease and Parkinson's Ireland to mark #BrainAwarenessWeek
March 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our flagship fundraising event, 'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson's' will take place nationwide on Saturday, April 5th, during Parkinson's Awareness Month, with fourteen locations taking part across the country.

Please visit www.parkinsons.ie

#ParkinsonsIreland #WalkinthePark
March 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ will take place nationwide on Saturday, April 5th, during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

This is our charity’s annual flagship fundraiser and our main fundraiser for the year.

Please visit our website to register: www.parkinsons.ie
February 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ will take place nationwide on Saturday, April 5th.

This is our annual flagship fundraiser & our main fundraiser for the year. We hope you will support this fantastic way of raising awareness during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Register at: www.parkinsons.ie
February 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM