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MS Ireland concluded the 2024 season of The Unspeakable Bits webinar series with a special November event. Hosted by Trevis Gleason, the webinar featured Ava Battles, CEO of MS Ireland, Elizabeth Kasilingam, CEO of the European Multiple Sclerosis Platform (EMSP), and Dr. Timothy Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), who discussed the challenges ahead for the MS community.

Watch the full discussion in the video below.

Blogger Trevis L Gleason has lived without a mobile phone for a dozen years and finds an MS analogy in that choice.

When the Aer Lingus flight attendant closed the airplane door on our Boston to Dublin flight in November 2012, I turned off my mobile phone and never turned it back on. It wasn’t a conscious decision to never be tethered to a device again as we settled in for our transatlantic redeye flight. But it eventually became my choice… and that’s an important distinction for someone living with multiple sclerosis.

Joan Alaboson, a third-year PhD student in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, under the supervision of Drs. Rebecca Maguire and Laura Coffey, is conducting a study in collaboration with a panel of individuals living with MS. This research aims to explore your experiences of peer support* in three key areas:

The MS Ireland Annual Awards 2024 were celebrated in style at the gala dinner in Monaghan, held on the eve of the National Conference. The event recognised the extraordinary efforts and achievements of individuals and groups who have made a lasting impact on the MS community. 

MS Ireland is proud to announce the launch of the official website for our transformative Renew MS Ireland project. This dedicated platform provides updates, insights, and details about our ambitious renovation and refit projects scheduled for 2024 and 2025.

Alison Cotter, Advocacy & Research Officer, outlines key priorities in MS Ireland's General Election Manifesto. Watch the video below for more insights.

See the list of candidates who have signed the MS Ireland Manifesto below. The General Election is on November 29th, 2024. Is your local candidate listed? 

List last updated: Monday, 2nd December at 8.10pm

This December, it's time to gather your family and friends, work colleagues, school pupils, youth groups, or local club members, and don your best (or worst!) festive Christmas jumpers! By participating in Christmas Jumper Day, you'll be raising vital funds to support MS Ireland and help provide essential services for people living with MS.

The Unthinkable Happened 

Never have I ever broken a bone, until last week. I went to the freezer to fetch some frozen chips, tripped on a step because I didn’t lift my bad leg high enough, and landed on my good leg. Since I was carrying a pre-prepared ice pack, I didn’t put my hands out to break the fall. I tried doing some yoga moves to get up off the kitchen tiles. Table position usually works, but not this time. Both my legs were too sore. Eventually, with my family’s help, I somehow got off the ground. I’m so glad it wasn’t captured on video! 

Awareness Week is set to take place from the 18th – 24th of November. 

This is a national campaign which promotes the benefits of going to college, helps students of all ages to become college-ready and showcases local role models.