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On May 28, MS Ireland welcomed over 40 members of the Oireachtas to a powerful World MS Day Briefing and Panel Discussion in the AV Room of Leinster House. Hosted by Deputy Colm Burke, the event served as a vital platform to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and present key policy asks ahead of Budget 2026.

Meet Róisín, our new MS and Me blogger. In this post, she shares her experience with the letter H — for Hospital — a place she’s known well as both a nurse and someone living with MS.

To mark World MS Day on Friday, 30th May, MS Ireland is excited to launch the brand new podcast series Living with MS. 

To mark World MS Day, buildings across Ireland will be taking part in a nationwide “Light Up for MS” campaign. Iconic landmarks will be illuminated in a powerful show of support and awareness for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

New Video Series: “Testing for MS” – Helping You Understand the MS Diagnosis Journey

As part of the World MS Day campaign, a new animated video series titled Testing for MS has been launched to help people better understand the different tests involved in diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

This World MS Day, 30 May 2025, the MS International Federation (MSIF) invites you to participate in a global webcast titled Improving MS Diagnosis Globally. The event will explore international solutions to enhance the timely and accurate diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Register Now: worldmsday.org/global-webcast-30-may

Join us for a special World MS Day webinar exploring the powerful theme of "My MS Diagnosis" on Thursday, 29th May at 7pm. This event will feature a panel of people living with MS who will share their personal diagnosis stories—honest, heartfelt, and uniquely their own. 

Register for free in advance using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__S2Uhx_7Re-n69uF0qmmmQ

We are thrilled to announce the winning design in our MS sweatshirt design competition: “Lotus Brain Scan” by Ruth Burden.

The 44th Annual Walk-in aid of the Fermoy Branch Multiple Sclerosis Society takes place on Sunday the 15th of June from 10am–4pm (Father’s Day), in Glansheskin Forest Recreation Area (Kilworth Wood). 

This National Volunteering Week (May 19-25, 2025), MS Ireland wants to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers.

We couldn’t provide the services and support we do without our selfless volunteers who go out of their way time and again to offer support to those who need it, whenever they need it, no matter the reason.

Listen to our special podcast episode below to hear the inspiring stories of five incredible MS Ireland volunteers whose dedication makes a real difference every day.