WORLD PARKINSON CONGRESS POSTPONED

On February 2nd, there is a table quiz in Crossmahon bar (Knocknagarrane, Cross Mahon, Co. Cork, P72 P627). From the recent annual Crowley Clan gathering a decision was made to hold a quiz to raise funds for local charities of which Cork Parkinson’s is one. It starts @ 8.30 pm, 4 members per team at…

As part of world Parkinson’s Awareness week, CPA is organising a virtual spring conference on April 14th in partnership with Parkinson’s Disease Research Cluster (PDRC) based in UCC starting at 10.00 am.   This is a unique opportunity for anyone living with Parkinson’s as well as carers, medical/trainee professionals, healthcare workers, community nurses and support…

This year, for the first time ever, Mental Health is the major theme for World Parkinson’s Awareness week. On Friday 16th April @11:00, Pat Harkin, who is the Head of West Cork Mental Health Services, will be talking about Mental Health issues specifically relating to people living with Parkinson’s. This call is open to everyone…

My family and I are delighted to contribute a donation to the Parkinson Association of Bandon in memory of Elizabeth (Betty) Williams. Click here to see our intrepid biker For everyone in the world it had been a long and challenging time. Covid has tested us in areas that we did not realise we had…

It seems such a long time ago since we were able to have our annual Parkinson’s mass and many of us have fond memories of the Perpetual Motion choir having its first public performance in 2019 at that mass. Emeritus chair, Ted Horgan, has secured Bishop Fintan Gavin to officiate the 2022 Parkinson’s mass on…

A big shoutout to Stella for organising another brilliant day in Gougane Barra and for arranging the fine weather too. It was such a pleasure to meet up with 25 fellow CPA members after a long time apart. Let’s hope this marks the start of our group activities returning to normal!