Arthritis Ireland is delighted to announce the launch of a new two-part conversation video series, featuring Professor Geraldine McCarthy, Consultant Rheumatologist at Mater Hospital Dublin and Principal Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Wilson O’Raghallaigh at Beaumont Hospital Dublin. The conversation series tackles the many issues people face with a diagnosis and the range of supports that are available to them. Read more
Arthritis Ireland is highlighting the positive impact of physical activity on people with arthritis and related conditions during National Arthritis Week, which takes place 4-10 April 2022. Read more
The Winter Raffle draw was hosted in the Arthritis Ireland offices on January 31 Read more
Arthritis Ireland will deliver ten free online self-management courses starting in February to support people with arthritis. Read more
A series of free online pain management workshops will be delivered by Arthritis Ireland in December. The workshops are open to anyone living with arthritis or a related condition, such as fibromyalgia or lupus. Read more
Arthritis Ireland has launched a new podcast series, Inflammation Nation, for people living with arthritis. The series will feature national and international guests discussing the latest research in rheumatology, as well as looking at how arthritis can affect work, relationships and how people can better manage their condition. Read more
A hurling legend and a writer and geologist are sharing their personal stories to raise awareness of a form of inflammatory arthritis than can take up to eight years to diagnose in Ireland. Read more
The pharmaceutical company, Roche, has reported a global shortage of RoActemra (tocilizumab), due to an increase in demand which outweighs current production capabilities. Read more
Arthritis Ireland has joined the Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation (ASIF), an international membership organisation representing 50 patient associations around the world. Read more
The draw for our Spring Raffle was hosted in Arthritis Ireland offices on 30 June. With great excitement we contacted our three winners yesterday afternoon! Read more
Arthritis Ireland is looking to speak to farmers about how osteoarthritis (OA) affects them, as part of a forthcoming awareness campaign. Read more
National Arthritis Week (12-18 April) highlights the significant impact of arthritis on people’s mental health and wellbeing, in addition to physical symptoms such as joint damage and pain. Read more
Arthritis Ireland will deliver a series of free online self-management courses starting in May to support people with arthritis during Covid-19 Read more
A nationwide survey has been launched which aims to identify the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living with arthritis. Read more
A leading camogie player, Waterford captain Niamh Rockett, is helping to raise awareness around arthritis that affects young people. Read more
The third annual UCD arthritis research conference will take place online on 18 November Read more
Research published by Arthritis Ireland to mark World Arthritis Day looks at the impact of Covid-19 on people living with arthritis. Read more
Arthritis Ireland has launched a series of free online courses this autumn to support people during Covid-19. Read more
Arthritis Ireland has announced the appointment of Tim O’Sullivan as its new chairman. He replaces Seoirse Smith who leaves the board after 10 years, including three as chair. Read more
Arthritis Ireland is asking for support in this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, which is happening from 1-10 October. Read more
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. Read more
Arthritis Ireland has launched a nationwide survey asking people with arthritis to share their experiences of Covid-19. Read more
Arthritis Ireland is encouraging people to raise funds by running, jogging, walking or cycling 30km over the 30 days of June to support people living with arthritis. Read more
National Arthritis Week launched today (20 April) with the theme "Every Movement Matters". Read more