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Tai Chi classes in Doonbeg

Every Monday at 10 am
I am doing the virtual Vhi Mini Marathon for Arthritis Ireland

I am doing the virtual Vhi Mini Marathon for Arthritis Ireland and raising much needed funds for supports for people with arthritis.
Awareness campaign about psoriatic arthritis launched

Sausage-like fingers or toes; a red scaly skin rash; pitted nails; and stiff, painful, swollen joints – these are some of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, which Arthritis Ireland is highlighting in a new health awareness campaign.
Be Active with Arthritis online

The six-week, adapted exercise programme, Be Active with Arthritis, is now available online. Courses are free, but places are limited.

Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Important information about Covid-19 (coronavirus) for people living with arthritis
Benefits of physical activity highlighted for people with arthritis – National Arthritis Week launched

National Arthritis Week launched today (20 April) with the theme "Every Movement Matters".
Awareness campaign about psoriatic arthritis launched

Sausage-like fingers or toes; a red scaly skin rash; pitted nails; and stiff, painful, swollen joints – these are some of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, which Arthritis Ireland is highlighting in a new health awareness campaign.
Awareness campaign launched to educate patients about new treatment options

An information campaign to educate and inform patients about biosimilar medicines is launched today (3 March) by Arthritis Ireland.
Coping with emotions

When you have arthritis, you will also experience a range of different emotions. Here's some information about the types of emotions you might experience living with arthritis, how to deal with difficult emotions while living with arthritis, and the supports that are available for those experiencing difficult emotions.
Statement re cancellation of Arthritis Ireland events due to Covid-19

Arthritis Ireland has cancelled all events for the foreseeable future, which is based on expert advice from the HSE.
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Vhi Mini Marathon 2020

Join Team Arthritis Ireland at the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon #PowerOf10 virtual event from 1-10 October 2020, and raise much needed funds.
Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a very common type of inflammatory disease. The body’s natural defences (the immune system) attacks certain parts of the body instead of protecting it. This auto-immune reaction occurs mainly in the joints, but can affect vital organs too.
Psoriatic arthritis

Learn more about living with psoriatic arthritis, with expert advice from Dr Laura Durcan and personal accounts from people living with the condition