Ian O’Brien lives in West Waterford, Ireland with his wife and two young daughters. He is approaching his 43rd birthday and was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease almost five years ago at age 38. Ian says “Pre-diagnosis was the most difficult time,...
A team of graduate students at the University of Limerick are investigating the measurement of voice and speech characteristics to help track the progression of Parkinson’s Disease and are looking for volunteers to participate. As it is well known that...
A big thank you to UCC Choral Society for choosing Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease Ireland, Eopd.ie as their chosen charity this year. What a fantastic amount of money raised over a few nights. Many thanks to the committee for organising this and to the people who...
Eopd.ie are so thankful to Paddy and Ann O’Shea for the tremendous amount of hard work they put into this fundraiser which raised an incredible sum of €6,119 this year, and combined with last year’s amount, that’s over 10k they have raised for Eopd.ie. What an...
Ian talks about being diagnosed and the reasons why he is taking on the 27 highest peaks in Europe and Ben Nevis in the UK 28 peaks starting the 5th of June in Mont Blanc in France/Italy and ending on the 2 July in Carrauntoohill. Please show your support to...
South Dublin County Sports Partnership New Name – Active Bodies Free session . Starting Monday, the 16th of Jan for 6 weeks – 7-8pm Tallaght Leisure Centre , targeted at people living with a chronic illness Multi Activity session (activities start) 16th Jan 2023...
Activator Indoor Walking Programmes Starts 3rd of Jan Rowlagh Community @12:30pm Starts 10th of Jan Bawnogue Youth & Community Centre @2pm Starts 17th of Jan Ballyroan Community Centre...
New therapy for Parkinson’s will use stem cell transplants https://theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/04/radical-new-therapy-for-parkinsons-will-use-stem-cell-transplants The trial will be open to participants from Sweden and the...
Please note the indoor walking class Moving to Belgard Community Centre, much bigger hall, free parking and easier to get to . This class will be open to all the public and classes are free. Hope to see you there and if you can please book in on Eventbrite and share...
