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World MS Day/MS Ireland
26 May 2025

World MS Day: New Video Series Explains MS Testing

New Video Series: “Testing for MS” – Helping You Understand the MS Diagnosis Journey

As part of the World MS Day campaign, a new animated video series titled Testing for MS has been launched to help people better understand the different tests involved in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

MS Ireland
20 May 2025

Fermoy Branch's 44th Annual MS Walk

The 44th Annual Walk-in aid of the Fermoy Branch Multiple Sclerosis Society takes place on Sunday the 15th of June from 10am–4pm (Father’s Day), in Glansheskin Forest Recreation Area (Kilworth Wood). 

Podcast Launch
MS Ireland
20 May 2025

New Podcast: Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers

This National Volunteering Week (May 19-25, 2025), MS Ireland wants to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers.

We couldn’t provide the services and support we do without our selfless volunteers who go out of their way time and again to offer support to those who need it, whenever they need it, no matter the reason.

Listen to our special podcast episode below to hear the inspiring stories of five incredible MS Ireland volunteers whose dedication makes a real difference every day.

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Christina McDonald
16 May 2025

H is for Housing: What Home Means to Christina

From childhood dreams to facing life with MS, Christina shares her journey through grief, resilience, and finally finding a home of her own — not as she imagined, but more meaningful than she ever expected. As part of our A to Z of MS series, Christina explores what ‘H is for Housing’ truly means to her.

MS Ireland
16 May 2025

Watch Back: The Unspeakable Bits The Neurologist Shuffle

Changing neurologists? Moving house, doctor retiring, or insurance changes making it tricky to find care? You’re not alone.

Watch our expert panel: Dr Orla Tuohy, consulting neurologist at Waterford University Hospital, Professor James Bowen, (retired) MS Center at Swedish Neurological Institute and Nurse-Lecturer Ciara O'Meara - NUIG talk about navigating the challenges of MS neurological care. 

Watch the video below

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MS Ireland
09 May 2025

Dip for Diagnosis This World MS Day on May 30

On World MS Day – 30th May – we’re aiming to reach 10,000 dips for the 10,000 people living with MS in Ireland. Join us by taking a dip — in the sea, a river, lake, pool, or even a cold shower — and help raise funds and awareness for vital services supporting the MS community.

Register with enthuse to create a fundraising page here, it only takes a couple of minutes, or email fundraising@ms-society.ie for more information. 

  • Once you register (€20 fee) we will send you out your pack that includes a MS Ireland swim hat for your challenge. 
  • Then, join our Facebook group here
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