MS NorthWest Therapy Centre

12/02/2026

Our Client Strength and Conditioning Class have been working hard with 59,998.5kg lifted already this month.. they are aiming on lifting 200,000kg before the end of February

Show your support by donating here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/February2026365Challenge

12/02/2026

Variety Ireland’s Inclusion Cycling West Mobile Unit

Location: O’Boyle Park, Sligo Town, Co Sligo
Date: Saturday 14th February 2026
Starting Time :12pm

Variety – the children’s charity of Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of their first mobile cycling unit this Saturday 14th February 2026 at O’Boyle Park, Sligo Town, Co Sligo at 12pm.

In partnership with Comotion Mobility and supported by the HSE, The Department of Transport and The Department of Children, Disability & Equality, Variety Ireland’s “Inclusion Cycling West Mobile Unit” is a new initiative by the charity and our partners which is designed to ensure people with mobility issues have supervised access to cycling on a range of special mobility trikes at locations across Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo, Leitrim, Galway and Donegal every month.

The fleet of special mobility bikes will include wheelchair bikes, side by side tandems, which will provide safe cycling access to people across the disability spectrum. This will allow them to experience and enjoy cycling on a range of special mobility trikes.

Launching the event will be Minister of State at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Emer Higgins who will be joined by Assistant National Director, HSE Disability Services, Aoife O’Donohue.

For more details, please contact:
Kevin O’Brien: 0872248986 or kobrien@varietyireland.org
Website: www.varietyireland.org

10/02/2026

Watch the MS Ireland Webinar on the topic of smouldering MS with World renowned Neurologist, Professor Gavin Giovannoni.
Watch from our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsGjh0KP3Hg
This webinar was recorded live on December 9th 2025.

In this webinar, MS Ireland are joined by World renowned Neurologist, Professor Gavin Giovannoni who delves into the topic of smouldering MS.This webinar was...

09/02/2026

Family Carers Ireland State of Caring Survey 2026 is now open! It takes about 30 mins and is the most comprehensive research into the lives and experiences of family carers. Evidence from it will help them to campaign for better support and recognition for family carers across Ireland. Closes March 4th.

🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StateOfCaring2026

06/02/2026

The AIMS-RN (All Ireland Multiple Sclerosis - Research Network) 2025 Symposium Report is now available.

The event featured contributions from clinical, biomedical and psychosocial fields, alongside strong representation from people living with MS, including a dedicated public and patient involvement (PPI) panel and input from MS Ireland.

Read it here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/sites/default/files/assets/document/AIMS-RN%20professional%20report.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawPuzt1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFBTkJSMkRtUk5uYk9mamdTc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh65Cod4NCu9g8_FcR8uiNPgNBnTRnwgg8pZRDxwkYMbfiNHAZzbV5v2r83G_aem_7XrCVdHiNzz6UuMOXdPTgQ

05/02/2026

Sligo students make a big splash with 'Coldvember' dip for MS | OceanFM https://share.google/SlhiXQQtG5I8Z9TSI

Huge congratulations to these brave lads who managed to raise over TEN THOUSAND EURO for the MS Centre. Listen to the link above to find out what they got up to!

L to R Tamara Mulhern, (MS Northwest Therapy Centre, Services Manager), John Paul Flanagan, Finnán O'Mahony, Ed O'Mahony, Roghan O'Neill, Marc Clifford, Mairead Martin (Quality and Development Manager).

05/02/2026

Joan Alaboson from Maynooth University has written a Study on MS and Peer Support which has highlighted the importance of social support and peer connection for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

The research found that many people with MS report a clear need for peer support, particularly those newly diagnosed or with higher levels of disability. However, engagement in peer support remains low, and loneliness was strongly linked to reduced wellbeing.

Read the full article here:
https://journals.sagepub.com/.../10.1177/13591053251392873

04/02/2026

Exciting new development at the MS Centre!

OPEN GYM SESSIONS

The MS Centre is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8.30-10.00am for clients to use our equipment to exercise independently. Please note, a physiotherapist will be available at any time to assist or answer any questions.

Commencing March 2026. Limited space available each day so booking essential

Call 071 9144 748 for more information or to book your place

03/02/2026

365 Challenge
February Challenge: Lift 200,000kg
Challenge Leaders: Clients Strength and Conditioning Class

Our 365 MS Centre February Challengers are going to lift a phenomenal 200,000kg throughout their strength and conditioning classes in the MS Centre in February.

Donate here: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/February2026365Challenge

03/02/2026

If you care for someone living with MS, you're invited to join Family Carers Ireland support group to chat and share with other family carers. Their next session takes place this Wednesday 4th February at 10.30am. Please contact Norah at nduffy@familycarers.ie for more information or to join.

29/01/2026

We are delighted to offer expanded opening hours to our clients! We are now open for physiotherapy appointments Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 6pm

To book an appointment, call 071 9144 748

26/01/2026

MS Peer Support Group taking place monthly in Sligo Park Hotel

Last Tuesday of every month. For anyone diagnosed with MS. You do not need to attend the MS Centre to attend the Peer Support group.

Next meeting TOMORROW at 7pm in the Park Suite, Sligo Park Hotel