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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).

PSPA Ireland Support Group Meeting- September 2026

COME ALONG AND JOIN US    Monday 7th September Time: 11am – 12:30   BOOKING NECESSARY These meetings offers people diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Degeneration/Syndrome (CBD/S), their carers, families and friends an  opportunity to meet with us, … Continue reading

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Information Day 2026 – 4th Sept.2026

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Kicking CBD – 12th Sept. 2026

Kicking CBD  organised by Jack Finnegan who plays for Point Celtic Football Club in Dundalk. Jack lost his gran to the rare progressive brain disorder; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) and his aunt Bernadette to dementia. They were important people in his … Continue reading

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Matt Jupe and the team conquer Ben Nevis for PSP

Climbing Ben Nevis for PSP Congratulations to Matt Jupe and this great team: Nick Jupe, Patrick Murphy, Séan O’Brien and Stephen O’Brien on their successful climb up Ben Nevis. Initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease then, re-diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy … Continue reading

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World Brain Day:Declaration on Advancing Neurological conditions

The Declaration on Advancing Neurological Health launched On 22 July 2026-World Brain Day , a coalition of Irish and European organisations representing patients, researchers and clinicians launched a Declaration on Advancing Neurological Health The declaration calls on Ireland to champion … Continue reading

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EU Presidency Event

EU Presidency Event: Neurology at the Forefront of Innovation in Knowledge – Based Healthcare and Research Across Europe. On World Brain Day, 22nd July the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) along with Future Neuro and partners: the European Brain Council, … Continue reading

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Joe McCarthy Remembered

Joe Mc Carthy : A warm smile, a good heart and a great family man. We would like to express our condolences to Anna, Luke and Ciara and their extended family on the sad loss of Joe Mc Carthy from … Continue reading

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VHI 2026 and 2027

 We would like to congratulate and thank two wonderful  ladies Nellie Jones and Gemma McCarrick who took part in VHI Women’s Mini Marathon to support PSPA Ireland on 31st May and finished with a smile on their faces having achieved … Continue reading

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Climbing Ben Nevis for PSP – Matt Jupe 

“This climb means so much more to me than just reaching the top”. Matt Jupe was recently re-diagnosed from Parkinson’s to PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy), a rare condition that affects around 250 – 300 people across Ireland. “It’s something very … Continue reading

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Patient Information Day 2026 –  Annual event- Booking Open

BOOKING OPEN – ACT NOW to ensure a place. PSPA Ireland’s main event of the year, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, patients, carers and family members and friends in one location. This is an opportunity to learn what is … Continue reading

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