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MS Ireland's STEPtember Challenge is back for 2026, and this year we are making it more inclusive than ever.

Instead of aiming for one target, we are encouraging everyone to set their own movement goal. Whether it's 10,000 steps, 1,000 steps, 100 steps, wheeling, rolling or daily arm exercises, STEPtember is about choosing a goal that works for you and challenging yourself throughout September.

The University of Galway is now recruiting people living with MS in Galway and Dublin to take part in the COB-MS programme.

MS Ireland CEO Ava Battles, Dr Rebecca Maguire and Dr Christina Kini-Seery of Maynooth University, recently met with Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD, to discuss the PROMISE research project and the urgent need to improve mental health supports for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Niall O’Brien and a group of friends are preparing to take on an extraordinary cycling challenge this August, travelling 687km from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal to raise funds for MS Ireland.

An international study is exploring whether an online physiotherapy system called WizeCare is practical and easy to use for a personalised home exercise programme, and whether it can improve strength, balance and walking for people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

MS Ireland Donegal Branch is pleased to invite members, their families and anyone interested in learning more about multiple sclerosis to our upcoming Information Days, taking place this July in Burnfoot and Donegal Town.

Consultant Neurologist Dr Hugh Kearney, explored the impact of ageing on multiple sclerosis (MS), the challenges that can arise over time, and the latest developments in MS research. 

You can watch the full webinar below.

Colin Goodman, and along with Matt Knaggs and Andrew Goodman are taking on something big next summer — a run from Mizen Head to Malin Head in June 2026. 

Watch the video below: Colin and Matt talk about the MS Runs Ireland Challenge

Tony Merrigan is taking on an extraordinary fundraising challenge this July, walking from Donegal Town to Kinsale, Co. Cork, in support of MS Ireland.

MS Ireland brought together leading experts to discuss the future of MS care, research, and collaboration across Ireland and Europe on Wednesday, 1 July.