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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). 

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.

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.

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

As we prepare for World MS Day on May 30th, MS Ireland will be featuring radio interviews and newspaper articles that highlight Multiple Sclerosis, the work of MS Ireland, and our MS community across Ireland.

Join us for a special World MS Day webinar exploring the powerful theme of "My MS Diagnosis" on Thursday, 29th May at 7pm. This event will feature a panel of people living with MS who will share their personal diagnosis stories—honest, heartfelt, and uniquely their own. 

Register for free in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__S2Uhx_7Re-n69uF0qmmmQ

This World MS Day, 30 May 2025, the MS International Federation (MSIF) invites you to participate in a global webcast titled Improving MS Diagnosis Globally. The event will explore international solutions to enhance the timely and accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Register Now: worldmsday.org/global-webcast-30-may

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

Grief is a universal experience that everyone will encounter in their lifetime - loss is an inevitable part of who we are. It is not limited to losing loved ones or pets, but can also be the loss of jobs and other significant things in our lives. As part of our A to Z of MS series, Willeke explores G is for Grief.

The EMSP Annual Conference 2025 will take place on 16–17 May in Prague, Czech Republic, bringing together the European MS community alongside researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. Co-hosted by Unie Roska, this year’s event will focus on “Prevention in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: Uncovering Risk and Protective Factors.”