We are a trusted voice for people living with arthritis, and through our extensive membership network, we give validation and confirmation of the reality of people’s experience of living with arthritis. It is important to note that membership of Arthritis Ireland is now free of charge.

In return, our members give a voice to those living with this condition to inform Arthritis Ireland’s work and services.

Have your say

Our members are involved in delivering courses, volunteering on our helpline and working in their community to give people with arthritis the best possible quality of life. Our members can take part in forums to help us shape our work and services, and each year you will have a vote at our AGM.

Membership of Arthritis Ireland is open to people who are over 18 and living in Ireland.

To join our community, all you have to do it fill in this online form.

Message from John O'Flynn, President of Arthritis Ireland

'I appreciate my membership of Arthritis Ireland because it gives me a great sense of belonging - belonging to an organisation and a group of people who offer support, comradeship, a listening ear and help for those days when arthritis weighs heavily on the bones! Arthritis Ireland is a font of information on the various manifestations of the different types of arthritis and on how to minimise their impact on our daily lives.

'Shared support is great and the best way to get this support is to be an active member of and to belong to Arthritis Ireland.'

John O’Flynn