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MS is delighted to announce that they have been chosen by Aurivo Co-operative as their annual charity partner for 2024/2025.  The co-op and its employees will aim to reach a fundraising target of €40,000 for the charity over the coming year. Since the Aurivo charity partner of the year initiative began it has raised a total of €620,000 in donations for 17 charity organisations.

We are delighted to announce that registration for the National Conference 2024 is now open! Join us on November 6th and 7th at the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, learning and connection.

Secure your spot today: click here to book your place online!

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 and MS Plus and in collaboration with Wicking Dementia Centre.

MS Ireland reveals insights into National Reading Habits as Readathon Pre-Registration Opens. 

MS Ireland is delighted to announce the latest details of the National Conference 2024, taking place on November 6th and 7th at The Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan. Get ready to join us for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, learning, and connection! We are thrilled to reveal that the winning name for the conference is 'Making Connections.' 

September marks another year since my Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, a date that always prompts reflection on how far I've come, the challenges I've faced, and the strength I've discovered within myself. While some refer to this as their "MS-iversary" and choose to celebrate it, I personally don't view it as an occasion for celebration. However, I respect and support those who find meaning in marking this day.

Join Seán Keane and the Lisheen Cooneal Cycling Club on September 7-8, 2024, as they cycle East to West: Dublin to Crossmolina to support MS Ireland and Ballina Hospital's Patient Comfort Fund.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) brings a unique set of challenges, both physical and emotional. One of the most challenging emotions is guilt. Whether it's feeling like a burden or guilt over not being able to work or engage in activities as before, or simply needing extra care, these feelings can be overwhelming.

Protein supplement and exercise training for the treatment of sarcopenia risk in older adults who receive supportive home care: POWER Study. 

Linda McDonald is a student of Maynooth University, working with MS Ireland during the summer of 2024 to understand and improve the experience of volunteers in MS Ireland. 

The research aims to explore the motivations that attract volunteers to work at MS Ireland, and the factors that contribute to volunteers’ sustained involvement with MS Ireland.