World MS Day 2026

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World MS Day 2026

MS Journeys: Many Faces, One Community

Explore stories of living with MS

About World MS Day

World MS Day is observed globally on 30 May each year. It raises awareness of multiple sclerosis and brings people together across the MS community.

This Year’s Theme: Diagnosis

Diagnosis can be life-changing — bringing uncertainty, questions and emotion. Sharing experiences helps ensure no one faces MS alone.

MS Journeys: Many Faces, One Community

As part of World MS Day 2026, MS Ireland shared stories from people living with MS across Ireland through our MS Journeys: Many Faces, One Community campaign.

Every MS journey is different. Explore stories from people living with MS across Ireland.

Portrait of Laura Barry for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Laura's story from Waterford→ 
Portrait of Sarah O Connor for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Sarah's story from Clare→
Portrait of David for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read David's story from Dublin→
Portrait of Emma Byrne for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Emma's Story from Carlow→
Portrait of Laura Gallagher for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Laura's story from Limerick→
Lauren White Murphy

Read Lauren's story from New York→
Portrait of Sarah Mather for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Sarah's story from Kildare→
Portrait of Cynitha Farrell for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Cynthia's story from Kilkenny→
Portrait of Hailey for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Hailey's story from Meath→
Portrait of Katie O Loughlin for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Katie's story from Galway→
Shirley Foley smiling while sailing on a lake, wearing a life jacket on a sunny day.

Read Shirley's story from Sligo→
Portrait of Trevis Gleason for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Trevis's story from Kerry→
Portrait of Anthony O Connor for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Anthony's story from Louth→
Portrait of Nicola Molloy for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Nicola's story from Dublin→
Portrait of Teresa for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Teresa's story from Limerick→
Margaret McCarthy smiling while seated in a wheelchair.

Read Margaret's story from Roscommon→
Portrait of Rachel Keavney for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Rachel's story from Mayo→
Portrait of John Bergin for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read John’s story from Laois→
Portrait of Declan McCarthy for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Declan’s story from Limerick→
Portrait of Sinead Curran for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Sinead's story from Cavan→
Portrait of Samantha McCarthy for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Samantha's story from Clare→
Portrait of Shelby Wenman for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Shelby’s story from Longford→
Portrait of Keith Byrne for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Keith's story from Dublin→
Portrait of Stephanie O’Brien outdoors by the beach for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Stephanie’s story from Tipperary→
World MS Day ambassador Niamh Redmond outdoors using a powered wheelchair

Read Niamh’s story from Wexford→
Portrait of Billy Gilleran for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Billy’s story from Westmeath→
Portrait of Mary Martin for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Mary's story from Donegal→
Portrait of Deirdre Murphy for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Deirdre’s story from Cork→
Portrait of Lesley Timmins for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Lesley's story from Wicklow→
Portrait of Rachael Byrne for the MS Journeys campaign.

Read Rachael's story from Monaghan→
Áine Gegarty balancing in a yoga pose on a mat outdoors, with a vibrant mural in the background.

Read Áine's story from Galway→

Team Ann’s May 50K

As part of World MS Day 2026, we are delighted to share the inspiring story of Ann Van Hemelendonck from Tramore, Co. Waterford, and Team Ann’s May 50K for MS Ireland.

What started as Ann’s personal challenge has grown into a community-wide effort involving Tramore Nursing Home residents and staff, local schools, businesses, neighbours and supporters — all coming together to support people living with MS.

Watch Ann’s story below and support Team Ann if you can.

Create Your Own Poster

Share your MS diagnosis experience and help build a global picture of MS.

Create your poster →

World MS Day Resources

Explore resources and information from the World MS Day campaign.

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Local Events

Find out what is happening near you for World MS Day. Check out community events, meetups, and more.
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Resources

Make the most of World MS Day with these free tools, guides, and downloads. 
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Online Course

Learn about MS symptoms and diagnosis in this free, interactive course. 
People taking part in a community walk/run event in a park for World MS Day.

MS Community Strides Fun Run/Walk

Event Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the MS Community Strides event planned for World MS Day in Bushy Park has been postponed.

We sincerely apologise for any disappointment and thank everyone for their support.

A new date will be announced as soon as possible.

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