The EULAR Edgar Stene Prize 2024 is awarded to the best essay submitted by a person with arthritis writing about how treating their condition has influenced their hopes for the future. Read more
Research on the gene MACIR is shown to be linked with tissue damage in rheumatoid arthritis Read more
he 30 in 30 challenge is the perfect way to improve your health all while supporting a great cause. Run, walk or jog the distance of a 30k, in 30 days (or any multiple of 30!), during the month of June or do 30 min of exercise every day for 30 days. Help raise much needed funds for those living with arthritis in Ireland. Read more
Starts Thursday 29th February from 11.a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a cup of tea and chat afterwards. Read more
Abatacept (Orencia) is a type of drug called a biological therapy. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Read more
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6 week Activator Pole Walking course Thursdays at 11am Led by trained Walking Leaders Read more
Adalimumab (Humira, Amgevita, Amsparity, Hefiya, Hulio, Hyrimoz, Idacio, Imraldi, Yuflyma) is a an anti-TNF (anti-tumour necrosis factor) drug. It is available for people with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, and for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Read more
Adapted Seated Exercise Group for people with arthritis + related conditions. Every Thursday at 12:30pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre, Killiney, Co. Dublin Read more
Amanda Geard lived with chronic debilitating pain for 15 years before she was finally diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Read more
Amitriptyline (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, Astilin) belongs to a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Although they are still used to treat anxiety and depression, they are also now widely used at lower doses to help block the chronic (long-term) pain of some rheumatic conditions. Read more
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis, which mainly affects the spine, but can also cause pain and/or swelling in the shoulders, hips, knees, heels, chest/ribs and small joints of the hands and feet. Read more
Aoife McCoy was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis just after celebrating her 18th birthday. She had painful, swollen joints and never-ending fatigue. Aoife has learnt to live with her disease and is now happily married with a beautiful child. Read more
Apremilast (Otezla) is a type of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It is used to treat psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. Read more
Aqua Jogging/Aerobics for people with arthritis and related conditions. Every Friday night at 8:30pm in the Tralee Sports Centre Read more
Starts Wed 7th February 2024 for 8 weeks. Read more
Every Mon, Wed & Fri at 9.30 a.m. (on going classes) Read more
Starts Wednesday 13th September 2023 at 8pm and runs until early December. Read more
Arthritis Ireland celebrated 40 years of providing services and support to ensure that every person living with arthritis can live a full and active life. Read more
An integral part of the rheumatology model of care, the referral programme is a bespoke service for all those newly diagnosed and living with arthritis. Read more
The Arthritis Research Coalition Biobank is vital for research which will improve the healthcare of people with arthritis in the future. Read more
Axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA or axSpA) is an umbrella term for ankylosing spondylitis and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Read more
Azathioprine (Imuran, Imuger) is a type of drug known as a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug, or DMARD. It is used to treat several different types of rheumatic disease, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Read more