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
Arthritis Ireland has cancelled all events for the foreseeable future, which is based on expert advice from the HSE. Read more
An information campaign to educate and inform patients about biosimilar medicines is launched today (3 March) by Arthritis Ireland. Read more
A series of six-week courses to help people living with arthritis manage their pain and fatigue and develop a healthy lifestyle will be delivered in 14 locations around the country, starting in February. Read more
A large attendance from across the midlands turned out last Wednesday (6 November) for an information evening in Athlone about ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Read more
A team of doctors and scientists at the UCD Centre for Arthritis Research has been investigating the previously unnamed, mystery gene since a difference in its DNA code was linked with rheumatoid arthritis. Read more
A national initiative that will improve patient-centred arthritis research was launched today (Thursday 24 October) in Dublin Read more
A book featuring first-hand, personal accounts of living with rheumatoid arthritis, an incurable autoimmune disease that affects 45,000 people in Ireland, is published this week. Read more
A greater number of patients being involved in research will enable researchers to start differentiating disease subtypes and move closer to personalised medicine, according to Prof Ursula Fearon at the Arthritis Ireland annual lecture. Read more
Arthritis Ireland has been awarded €260,436 by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development to support its community activities. Read more
Children with Down syndrome are being diagnosed and treated earlier thanks to world-first study by Irish researchers into the disease. Read more