News

Puppy Love is Willeke’s latest MS & Me blog, where she reflects on life with MS, loss, and the comfort and companionship a new puppy can bring.

MS Ireland’s Living with MS podcast returns for a second season, opening with writer and advocate Trevis L. Gleason in a powerful conversation about life with multiple sclerosis.

Listen to the episode

MS Ireland, in partnership with Oceans of Hope UK, held a webinar to launch a new sailing programme for people living with MS across Ireland throughout 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for members of the Irish MS community to go sailing in a number of places around the country and learn all about sailing.

You can watch the full webinar launch further down this page.

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

27th Annual General Meeting
(66th AGM since Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland’s foundation)

Date: Saturday, 12th September 2026
Time: 2.00 p.m.
Venue: To be confirmed

This International Women’s Day we are celebrating the strength within our community. 

You are invited to participate in an online discussion exploring peer support needs, experiences, and preferences for people living with MS.

Date: 19 March 2026
Two sessions: 2:00–3:00 pm or 7:00–8:00 pm
You are welcome to join either session.

MS Ireland in partnership with Oceans of Hope UK 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.