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MS Ireland has launched a new publication, Mood and Emotions: Practical Living for Everyday Life with MS, at the MS Ireland National Conference, held on 15 November in Cork.

The resource focuses on the emotional impact of living with multiple sclerosis, an area that can be overlooked. Many people with MS experience changes in mood, stress levels, and emotional responses, and understanding these experiences can play a key role in managing everyday life with the condition.

As part of our A to Z of MS series, Nadia brings us to the letter N. For her, N is for Nostalgia — an attic full of old memories sparks a warm reflection on her past and her MS journey.

Do you have Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or do you care for someone who has MS? Can you help make a difference for yourself and others who have MS? We want you to join our Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) Advisory Board and help shape a clinical trial on the impact of MS on people’s cognition.

Don’t miss the next Unspeakable Bits webinar, “Becoming Invisible Because of MS”, on November 20th at 7pm. 

Join us for this important conversation and register now

This year’s National Conference, held on the 14 & 15 November 2025 at the Cork International Hotel, focused on care, connection, and mental health. Across talks, workshops, and discussions, attendees gained practical insights, heard from leading experts, and connected with others who understand the journey.

MS Ireland welcomed Taoiseach Michéal Martin to their National Conference today, where he met with people living with Multiple Sclerosis, listened to their experiences, and discussed the need for strengthened neurological and mental health supports across the country.

MS Ireland are partnering with the University of Limerick Physical Activity for Health research centre on a study of physical activity. This online survey is part of a large, multinational survey coordinated by a group of MS researchers (including our own Prof Susan Coote) in the Rehabilitation in MS Special Interest Group for Mobility. The survey will be completed by people with MS in 17 countries.

The MS Ireland National Conference — Living with MS: Conversations on Care, Connection and Mental Health — takes place on Saturday, 15 November 2025 at the Cork International Hotel.

If you can’t attend in person, you can still be part of the day. The conference will be livestreamed from 10am on our YouTube channel:

Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7DixAHSZhg

Full livestream schedule coming soon — keep an eye on our website, social media, and eNews for updates.

Join us this December for the return of the MS Ireland Advent Calendar Challenge, running from 1st–24th December!

Every day brings a new challenge — that’s 24 days and 24 chances to make a real impact for people living with Multiple Sclerosis across Ireland.

Join the Challenge and Get Your Advent Calendar Pack

Register today and receive your very own Advent Calendar Challenge Pack to help you track your progress and stay motivated throughout December.

• Register with enthuse to create a fundraising page: MS Society of Ireland: The Advent Challenge 2025
• Then, join our Facebook group to meet other participants, share updates, and stay motivated throughout the challenge — join here.

Colin Goodman, and along with Matt Knaggs and Andrew Goodman are taking on something big next summer — a run from Mizen Head to Malin Head in June 2026. 

Watch the video below: Colin and Matt talk about the MS Runs Ireland Challenge