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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.

Exploring the experiences of anxiety in people with MS (PwMS) - study findings so far.

Anxiety can be loosely defined as ‘worry about unpredictable future events.’ Given the unpredictability of MS, it stands to reason that anxiety in people with MS (PwMS) can be a common experience. For example, we know that roughly 25% of PwMS experience “clinically significant” anxiety, which can have a number of negative impacts on people’s daily lives.

The proportion of PwMS experiencing anxiety may have increased further during the Covid-19 pandemic, however less is known about the factors that may help ease the experience of anxiety in MS.

Joan Alaboson, a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, supervised by Dr Rebecca Maguire and Dr Laura Coffey, conducted an online survey  exploring the peer support needs of (1) people living with MS, and (2) family members/friends who provide care, help or support to someone with MS.

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.

My name is Stefan I'm 32 and live in London. I was diagnosed with MS in 2017. I am a teacher, a poet and a huge swimmer. I hope you enjoy this poem and also hope that you know that you are not by yourself in dealing with MS. I wrote this poem because my friend thought it would be a good idea and that it would help me. He was right and now I want to share my experiences with you. Always remember you are not alone! Enjoy the poem. 

MS Ireland’s voluntary Branches are primarily run by people with MS and their families. They are governed by an elected committee to organise the activities of the Branch including all the services and fundraising activities. Voluntary Branches work very closely with the regional offices.

The voluntary Branches below provide local support and services to people and families with MS in their own communities. The work of the Branch depends on the resources it has, the needs of people in the community and the size of the Branch.

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.

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.

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