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About PSPA Ireland

PSPA Ireland is the national support organisation for people affected by the neurodegenerative brain diseases: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD).

Go Virtual for PSPA Ireland 

The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon sold out fast!  BUT – it is not too late to get your medal and be part of this major annual event. Tickets are still available but selling fast . You can do your 10k … Continue reading

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Support Nellie Jones fundraising for PSPA in VHI Mini Marathon

Nellie Jones is doing the VHI Mini Marathon 2026 for PSPA Ireland. Show your support for Nellie and help us to support people and families with a diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration. Please support Nellie at  https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/nelliejones22Continue reading

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My Neurology Nurse and Me

On Monday, March 16th, NAI will kick start Brain Awareness Week by hosting a  launch webinar: My Neurology Nurse And Me – Highlighting the Vital Role of Nurse Specialists in Neurological Care My Neurology Nurse And Me is an awareness … Continue reading

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Sligo Support Meeting has been cancelled

Revised date will be notified shortly.

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PSPA Ireland Supports NAI campaign – My Neurology Nurse and Me

PSPA Ireland are delighted to partner with the NAI campaign to shine a spotlight on the vital and often under-recognised role of neurology nurse specialists in supporting people living with neurological conditions across Ireland. Specialist neurology nurses are at the … Continue reading

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Could it be Corticobasal Degeneration

Professor Huw Morris in this video For PSPA UK discusses CBD in this informative video.

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Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) in the news

The recent death of Rev. Jesse Jackson highlighted Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). In this clip Dr Deborah Hall answers many of the common questions PSPA Ireland receives around a diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

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Rare Disease Day 2026

Rare Disease Day takes place on 28th February . This is a global awareness campaign advocating for fairness in social opportunity, healthcare and access to diagnosis and treatments. It is organised by EURODIS and 70 national patient alliances aiming to … Continue reading

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Neurology Nursing: A New Era in Education

Neurology Nursing: A New Era in Education was hosted by RCSI School of Nursing and Midwifery in partnership with the Neurological Alliance of Ireland, the National Clinical Programme for Neurology, FutureNeuro and the Irish Neurology Nursing Forum. The event saw … Continue reading

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Keep Hope Alive – Rev. Jesse Jackson

Rev. Jesse Jackson died peacefully at home on 17 February 2026 surrounded by his family. Our thoughts are with them in their grief. Rev.Jesse Jackson was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, subsequently in April 2025 he was re-diagnosed with Progressive … Continue reading

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