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MS Ireland is delighted to announce its upcoming National Conference, taking place on November 15th 2025 at the Cork International Hotel.

The University of Galway is inviting people living with MS to take part in a new research initiative aimed at improving the lives of those with MS. Two part-time roles are available on the COB-MS research team, offering a unique opportunity to contribute directly to MS-related research in Ireland.

The latest findings from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) Patient Experience Survey have shed light on the experiences of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Ireland. This survey provides valuable insight into the real-world impact of MS on health, daily life, and access to services.

A new study led by Clinical Psychologist in Training, Dr Serena Carberry (University of Limerick), shares important research findings on how couples experience and cope with the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS Ireland supported the study by helping to share a call for participants through our website, eNews and social media channels.

MS Ireland Invites Thrill-Seekers to Take on the Burren's Cliffs on Sunday, 27th July 2025 will see adventurers descend, quite literally, on the spectacular Burren National Park in Co. Clare, as MS Ireland hosts a cliff abseiling challenge to raise essential funds for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Based in Dundalk, Co. Louth, Olive offers classes, workshops and retreats to community groups and organisation’s, both in person and online. Olive also offers individual, 1:1 sessions. Her background includes Nursing in the UK and Ireland; Creative Mindfulness course Trainer, Advisor and Practitioner. Watch the short video or listen to the podcast below.

Sorcha Barlow is MS Ireland’s first Multiple Sclerosis Education Nurse. Her mission is to support and educate individuals and families living with MS. With a background in emergency nursing, Sorcha works to connect medical knowledge with everyday life. Hear from Sorcha in the video below.

With summer holidays just around the corner, many of us are dusting off our passports and dreaming of sunshine. If you're living with MS and planning a trip within the EU or certain EEA countries, you should apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Our second guest on the Living with MS podcast is the newest MS & Me blogger, Paul ‘Batman’ O’Brien. Listen to the episode here

Here is the latest update on groundbreaking MS research at University of Galway, led by Dr. Una FitzGerald and her team. Their work is helping to deepen understanding and improve treatments for Multiple Sclerosis.