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It's that time of year again! The lights are twinkling, the Christmas songs are playing, and the festive jumpers are ready to make their grand return!

This December, get into the Christmas spirit and make a difference by hosting a Christmas Jumper Day at your workplace, school or college in support of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Ireland.

Whether your jumper is traditional, bright and bold, or one that jingles all the way, every bit of festive fun can help raise vital funds for MS Ireland's services and supports.

SIGN UP FOR CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY 2026

Join us this December for the return of the MS Ireland Advent Calendar Challenge, running from 1st–24th December 2026!

Get into the festive spirit with 24 days of fun, surprises and challenges, all while raising vital funds to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Ireland.

SIGN UP NOW – ADVENT CHALLENGE 2026

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Join MS Ireland at the iconic Aviva Stadium on Sunday, 7 March 2027, for an unforgettable abseiling experience while raising vital funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis.

In the latest episode of the Living with MS Podcast, we are joined by Keith Byrne from Dublin, a primary school teacher, dad and one of the 2026 MS Readathon Ambassadors.

Why the MS Readathon reminds us that the best school lessons are often about more than books. There is something magical about watching a child discover a love of reading.

Researchers at University College Cork are seeking young adults living with MS (aged 18–30) to take part in research into emotional wellbeing. The study is investigating factors that promote emotional wellbeing and mental health in young people living with MS. Participants are invited to complete an online survey as part of the research.

Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are interviewing people living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) to better understand their experiences of communication challenges and support needs.

We are currently seeking people living with MS in Ireland to take part in an anonymous survey to explore experiences and support needs in relation to mental health.

Westmeath man Billy Gilleran has been named MS Ireland Person of the Year 2026 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the MS community, his fundraising efforts and his commitment to raising awareness of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Stephen Fitzpatrick, living in Killorglin, has been named MS Ireland Volunteer of the Year 2026 for his role in developing a nationwide sailing programme that has given 51 people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) the opportunity to take to the water this year.