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This morning I opened the shutters of my bedroom to refresh the air; I could feel the warm breeze and see the blue sky. I smiled with joy. Even after being in Spain for a few months, I still get immense pleasure from this everyday.  

While residing in Ireland, most mornings when I opened the window I was greeted  by a cold blast and a grey view. I had to think - will I be able to get out for a walk today or will the rain keep me indoors? If the wind was too strong, exercising outside was not possible due to my balance issues. The climate in Ireland is tough for people with MS.

We are excited to announce the launch of our Move to Improve Challenge, a fun and inclusive initiative that aims to raise vital funds for MS Ireland’s physiotherapy programmes. Whether you are living with MS, a neurological condition, or simply looking to enhance your mobility, this six-week challenge is for you! 

Share Your Personal Experiences with the MS Community

We are incredibly fortunate to have a group of inspiring writers sharing their life experiences with the world of multiple sclerosis (MS). As we look to expand our MS & Me team, we are inviting YOU to join us.

The Unspeakable Bits is ready to begin our 2025 series of webinars. Join us on February 20th (instead of February 18th as originally planned) at 7pm (Irish Time) as we launch our first episode of the year: “Energy Conservation”

In this week's blog, Nadia shares her coping strategies for MS and SAD.

I’m sure that you’re familiar with the jokes about Irish weather. “It only rains twice per week in Ireland, once for three days and then the second time for four days”. The climate in Ireland leaves a lot to be desired. We spend most of the year hovering between biblical rain showers and the much coveted ‘grand drying weather’ without many distinct seasons, just varying temperatures of rain. Joking aside, what happens when the climate in Ireland makes you SAD and impacts on your MS symptoms? 

Take the Challenge: Strengthen Your Core, Strengthen Our Community

We are thrilled to announce that our 3,000 Crunches Challenge is back! This exciting challenge calls upon people from all across the country to get active and work their core strength for a worthy cause. Are you ready to take on the challenge?

Alternative Crunch Options

For those who may find traditional floor crunches difficult or uncomfortable, we've got alternatives! Watch this short video from the MS Ireland physiotherapists, demonstrating how to perform a seated crunch. It's a fantastic way to participate in the challenge. Watch the video

Help shape the future of the MS Ireland Website by taking our short Website Feedback Survey to enable us to better meet the needs of the MS community. Your feedback will help us make improvements to the MS Ireland website. 

The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. All responses are confidential. 

Thank you in advance for your time and valuable insights. Click here to access the survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6PXFB6M 

We have spaces left on an online fatigue management programme for people with MS that have been diagnosed more than 15 years. This is a group programme and starts on 23rd January at 10.30am. It will run for 6 consecutive weeks on Zoom. Each session is 1 1/2 hours.

If you are interested please fill out an expression of interest form by clicking on the link below:  

https://www.tfaforms.com/5010889

Learn more about multiple sclerosis with the award-winning 'Understanding MS', a FREE online course developed by Menzies Institute for Medical Research in partnership with MS Australia, MS Plus, and in collaboration with the Wicking Dementia Centre.

We are looking for contributions to our annual MS Research e-zine. This is a great chance to share your research, start important conversations, and reach a bigger audience.