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My MS My Needs survey highlights the needs and experiences of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Ireland.

This blog title gives me anxiety. What does a “better me” mean? Should I be writing an article like the many I’ve seen where people tell stories about how better their life is since MS diagnosis and how much they have achieved? People climbing mountains or running marathons? I have read a lot where people seem grateful for MS. I’m happy for them but let's get one thing straight from the start - I am not grateful for my diagnosis. MS has in no way improved my life. It sucks and any of the positive things that have come from it, like my learning mindfulness and becoming a calmer person, I like to think I would have discovered in time anyway. 

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that, thanks to your participation and support, MS Ireland's Readathon 2023 raised an incredible €248,993!

MS Ireland launched the results of the comprehensive “My MS My Needs” survey on World MS Day at a briefing in the AV Room of Leinster House of Oireachtas members, all eager to deepen their understanding of the challenges faced by the over 10,000 individuals living with MS in Ireland.

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland’s Patients Deserve Better campaign is calling for regional neurology services in 5 hospitals across the country, in Bantry, Wexford, Portlaoise, Letterkenny and Mayo hospitals. 

Access to a Consultant Neurologist should not depend on where you live yet people with chronic long term neurological conditions are regularly travelling between 60 and 112 km to see their Neurologist. 

This is an open invitation to all members of your Society to attend our public discussion on ‘Sex Differences in the Immune System’ in the Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, on June 12th (6pm-9pm).

Registration is open to join Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) for the webcast on mobility challenges in progressive MS on Thursday, 20 June 2024 at 11:00 am EDT, 4:00 pm BST, 5:00 pm CEST

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In celebration of World MS Day, MS Ireland's Information Officer Aoife Kirwan appeared on the "A Wonder Care" Podcast Living with... Multiple Sclerosis (MS). In this episode the podcast chatted to Aoife Kirwan about her MS diagnosis and how that has had an impact on her life.

'The wind beneath my wings’: MS & Me Guest Blog Yvonne McBennett as part of World MS Day Campaign 'My Diagnosis' shares her personal story of being diagnosed with MS, the initial shock and the impact on her life and her family. Through her resilience and the support of MS Ireland, she discovers a sense of belonging.