Organisation: Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Mark O’Brien, who is a citizen of both Ireland and the UK, was diagnosed with MND in March 2022.</p>

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Swimmer with MND to attempt two world records in one day in two different countries

On September 1, Mark O’Brien, will tackle two swim sprint challenges, one in Ireland and one in the UK, to become the record holder for the fastest swims for someone with MND

<p>Broadcaster Charlie Bird died aged 74 after a long battle with motor neurone disease earlier this month. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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'Game-changer' test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptoms

<p>Caleb Sheehan is the face and voice of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association's national campaign this month to raise awareness of MND, and recruit 'silence ambassadors' to take on a sponsored silence in support of the estimated 400 people living with MND in Ireland.</p>

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Cork dad with MND speaks out in quest for silence ambassadors

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Charlie Bird: My health has taken a turn for the worse — but charity work is keeping me alive

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Irish Examiner View: Charlie Bird on top of the world

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Listen to Bono's song dedicated to Charlie Bird ahead of his Croagh Patrick climb

Couple hit by motor neurone disease diagnosis fundraise to help others

Covid-19 visiting restrictions meant Sinead McGrath could not be accompanied into hospital to hear a motor neurone disease diagnosis

Wed, 18 Aug, 2021

Letters to the editor: Retain single-tier healthcare after virus

In response to the recent publication of the Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil framework document, we welcome the promise to expedite Sláintecare and the reiteration of the commitment to universal healthcare services.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Tributes pour in following death of social justice campaigner Fr Tony Coote

Fr Coote passed away yesterday evening surrounded by his mother Patricia and brothers David, Kieran and Pat.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2019

Campaigner who raised over €600k for motor neurone research dies aged 55

Fr Tony Coote died yesterday after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2018.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019

Five things for the week ahead with Des O'Driscoll

Five things to look out for in the week ahead.

Sun, 11 Aug, 2019

Tipperary v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Round 4

Tipperary’s Michael Ryan won’t do a Brian Cody

Tipperary senior hurling manager Michael Ryan insists he has no plans to stay as long in the role as Brian Cody in Kilkenny.

Thu, 28 Sep, 2017

In memory of the memory man: Tributes follow death of Ireland's voice of sport, Jimmy Magee

Latest: Tributes from all walks of Irish life have flooded in following the death of the RTE commentator, journalist and Memory Man, Jimmy Magee.

Wed, 20 Sep, 2017

The best and worst of public service, and brave man who taught us how to die

EVERYONE who knew Ross Coakley, especially as he approached the end of his life, respected and admired him, writes Fergus Finlay

Tue, 29 Aug, 2017

Mater Private: Brew a cuppa for a very worthy cause

Mater Private Hospital together with Dukes Coffee Company and KSG at the City Gate Plaza, Mahon, Cork are organising a joint ‘Drink Tea for MND’ day to help support a very worthy cause.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2017

Something for the weekend...

1. Polo in the Park

Sat, 10 Jun, 2017

A question of taste: Cork actor and puppeteer Dominic Moore

Dominic Moore is an actor and puppeteer from Cork. His one-man show Mr Punch is playing the White Horse in Ballincollig, Co Cork, tonight, and he also has a role in Jack, a new play by Declan Hasset about Jack Lynch, which plays at Ballymaloe Grainstore and the Everyman in March.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2017

Cold shock for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association as fundraising falls after year high in 2014

Income from fundraising at the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) last year nose-dived after an historic high enjoyed in 2014.

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Ice bucket challenge led to medical advance in Irish motor neurone disease research

Money raised from a global fundraising campaign, the ice bucket challenge, has helped identify a key gene linked to motor neurone disease (MND).

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Irish DNA research may help defeat motor neurone disease

Irish geneticists have played a leading role in isolating three genes that shed light on the underlying causes of motor neurone disease.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Health & Life: In the news online this week

Your weekly guide to some health stories making headlines online.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

‘I can’t even chop a vegetable due to ravages of motor neurone disease’

A 33-year-old father-of-two who helped build his family home a matter of months ago, can now barely chop a vegetable due to the ravages of motor neurone disease.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Hunt on for Wren boys

The job spec is simple; you must be enjoy a bit of craic, be able to dance, and be prepared to appear in public with your face painted, in a wig, and clad in anything from the wife’s a nightgown to skimpy belly-dancing costume.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

New fans for the old style in Kilcrea

Fitness, friendship, fundraising, and most importantly, fun.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

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Macroom Flower & Garden Club will host a Floral Art Demonstration by Orla McGrane (AOIFA Vice-Chairperson), on Thursday September 10 at 8.00pm, at Coolcower House. 

Sat, 05 Sep, 2015

Scientists say Ice Bucket Challenge funds 'crucial' for latest breakthrough

We actually helped!

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

Scientists say Ice Bucket Challenge funds ’crucial’ for latest breakthrough

Last August, social media was flooded (literally) with videos of people soaking themselves with buckets of ice water in a bid to raise awareness and money of motor neurone disease (also known as ALS).

Fri, 04 Sep, 2015

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Terra Nova Gardens, Dromin, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, are having their last open day of 2015 on Sunday, August 30, from 2pm to 6pm.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

Renée Zellweger is trying to make the Ice Bucket Challenge a thing again

Remember when we all thought pouring water on ourselves was the cleverest idea ever?

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

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A talk by Mary Angela Keane, historical geographer, on ‘Springtime in the Burren’ takes place on April 9 at Ashton School at 8pm.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2015

News presenter with ALS makes heartbreaking retirement announcement on air

In an emotional message, Larry Stogner announced that he was being forced to retire after 39 years following a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or Motor Neurone Disease.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

News presenter with ALS makes heartbreaking retirement announcement on air

Larry Stogner has been presenting the six o’clock news on North Carolina station ABC11 since 1976.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

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The Glucksman Craft and Design Fair is on today and tomorrow and is well work a visit as it will showcase high quality, Irish craft and design in the award-winning building at UCC, Cork. 

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Psychiatric disease link to motor neurone

Researchers in Trinity College Dublin have found a link between the genetics of some forms of motor neurone disease (MND) and a range of psychiatric diseases.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

An ice bucket challenge tinged with sadness

School children got top marks for drenching their teachers in a very special ice bucket challenge tinged with sadness.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

The Jenners take the Ice Bucket Challenge

Kylie and Kendall take the plunge.

Mon, 01 Sep, 2014

IMNDA CEO nominates Taoiseach for ice bucket challenge

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association is calling on the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to take part in the ice bucket challenge.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

The most hilariously disturbing Ice Bucket Challenge yet

He’s a confident man.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2014

Homer Simpson takes on the Ice Bucket Challenge

D'oh!

Wed, 27 Aug, 2014

Irish people are getting fierce creative with their Ice Bucket Challenges

Standard = raised.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

Watch Miriam O'Callaghan and Joe Duffy complete their Ice Bucket Challenge

"The dive-line is open now!" Classic...

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

This poor Irish girl's Ice Bucket Challenge went very, very wrong

She got some whack...

Mon, 25 Aug, 2014

'Steamy' Dublin family take ice bucket challenge for mammy

The ice bucket challenge just got sexy.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

#IceBucketChallenge: Paul O’Connell and Roy Keane treated to icy reception

A lot more people have braved a bucket of cold water and ice to help raise awareness and funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

Paul O’Connell calls out the President

Munster legend Paul O’Connell completed the Ice Bucket challenge today, and upped the stakes with his nominations.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Irish mammy really doesn’t understand ice bucket challenge

Jesus Mammy!

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Michael O’Leary runs an ice bucket gauntlet

One bucket wasn’t enough for Michael!

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

VIDEO: Sharon makes headlines with ice bucket challenge

Just minutes after her typically ice-cool sign-off on the Six One News last night RTÉ’s Sharon Ní Bheoláin became the latest celeb to be doused in freezing water to raise funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

No cooling the rise of ice bucket challenge

Sharon Ní Bheoláin did it and it made the Nine O’Clock News.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

Sharon Ní Bheolain takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

RTÉ journalist Sharon Ní Bheoláin became the latest celebrity to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge today.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2014