National Conference 2026
Living Well with MS: Managing Symptoms, Building Communities
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Clayton Hotel Galway
9.00am–4.45pm · €30 per person
We are delighted to invite you to the MS Ireland National Conference 2026, taking place on Saturday, 17 October at the Clayton Hotel Galway.
This year’s conference will bring together expert speakers, practical information and opportunities to connect with the MS community. Throughout the day, we’ll explore a range of topics including brain health and ageing in MS, mental health and wellbeing, cognition, sexuality and MS, continence, nutrition and support for carers.
Bookings are now open. Book your place below.
Conference Programme
This year’s programme includes:
The Long Game: Brain Health & Ageing in MS
Dr Andrew Lockhart
Supporting Mental Health in People with MS
Panel Discussion with Dr Rebecca Maguire
Parallel Sessions
Attendees will have a choice of sessions covering:
- Sexuality & MS
- Continence and MS
- Nutrition for MS
- The Resilient Carer
Targeting Cognition to Improve Daily Life
Dr Sinead Hynes & Hannah Bergin
The conference runs from 9.00am to 4.45pm and costs €30 per person.
Book Your Place
Bookings are now open for the MS Ireland National Conference 2026 and Gala Dinner.
You can book and pay online for the Conference and/or Gala Dinner using the link below. The Conference costs €30 per person, with the optional Gala Dinner costing an additional €45 per person.
Prefer to book using a booking form?
Download and complete the MS Ireland National Conference 2026 Booking Form (PDF) below.
Download the MS Ireland National Conference 2026 Booking Form (PDF)
Completed booking forms should be returned by Friday, 2 October to:
MS Ireland Western Regional Office
Curragrean
Merlin Park
Galway
Alternatively, completed forms can be emailed to nationalconference@ms-society.ie
Gala Dinner — Friday, 16 October
Join us for our Gala Dinner at the Clayton Hotel Galway on Friday, 16 October at 7.00pm.
The Gala Dinner is an opportunity to meet and connect with others in a relaxed setting ahead of the National Conference.
The Gala Dinner is optional and costs an additional €45 per person. You can add the Gala Dinner when booking your conference place.
Accommodation
A limited accommodation rate is available at the Clayton Hotel Galway for conference attendees quoting “MS Ireland”:
Friday night: €159 B&B single
Saturday night: €179 B&B single
Double/twin: Add €16 to the applicable rate
Early booking is recommended. Accommodation should be booked directly with the hotel.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about the MS Ireland National Conference 2026, contact the MS Ireland Western Regional Office:
Phone: (091) 768 630
Email: nationalconference@ms-society.ie