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MS Ireland in partnership with Oceans of Hope will host a webinar on Thursday, 12th March at 3pm to launch their new nationwide sailing programme for people with MS in 2026.

Postmenopausal women with MS quality of life study conducted by Dr Orna O’Toole. This research looks at how Multiple Sclerosis affects quality of life after menopause and whether hormone therapy can make a difference.

MS Ireland is sharing details of an upcoming national protest organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland, Irish Wheelchair Association and Access for All Ireland.

Note: This opportunity is now closed. The deadline for expressions of interest was Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm.

The PROMISE project is about improving mental health supports for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Ireland.

We are looking for six people with MS who live in Ireland to join a Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) panel.

This panel will help guide the project as it develops.

Join MS Ireland as we host Senior Neurological Physiotherapist Gilly Davy for a webinar focused on exercise in MS, why it’s vital and how you do it with MS.

Wednesday, March 4th at 7pm

Register for the Exercise for MS webinar

This year’s Brain Awareness Week takes place from 16th - 22nd March 2026 and the hashtag is #brainawarenessweek2026.

MS Ireland will host a public meeting this February to share updates and outline plans for its proposed Limerick Education and Wellbeing Hub — a significant new development aimed at improving neurological services across the Mid-West region.

MS Ireland is delighted to highlight an award-winning project led by MS Support & Education Nurse Sorcha Barlow, recognised by the Neurology Academy.

The AIMS-RN Symposium, held at Maynooth University on 6 June 2025, brought together researchers from across the island of Ireland to showcase high-quality multiple sclerosis (MS) research.

MS Ireland is pleased to confirm the dates for our National Conference 2026, which will take place on 16th and 17th October 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Galway.

Further details regarding registration, programme and accommodation options will be released later in the year.

Updates will be available on the website, social media platforms, MS News magazine, our electronic newsletter eNews and through our Regional Offices nationwide.