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Early Onset Parkinson's Disease

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EOPD Ireland is a registered Irish charity, founded by people with Early Onset Parkinson's for people with Early Onset Parkinson's. Information, peer support and a voice that is heard.

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18,000+people in Ireland live with Parkinson's

About EOPD Ireland

Led by people who live with it

We understand the unique challenges that come with a diagnosis at a younger age. We are here to support, advocate and connect those living with EOPD across Ireland.

Our vision is a world where Early Onset Parkinson's is no longer a barrier to living a full, empowered and meaningful life.

  • Free information

    Resources, webinars with specialists and signposting to the right services.

  • Peer support

    Meet others who understand, online and at social events around Ireland.

  • A strong voice

    Advocacy so the experience of people with EOPD is heard by decision-makers.

What's happening

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Poster for the free EOPD Ireland 8-week exercise boot camp

EOPD Ireland 8-week exercise boot camp

A free, high-intensity 8-week exercise programme specifically designed for people living with Early Onset Parkinson's.

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Illustration promoting the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act webinar

Empowering Decisions: the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act

Expert legal information session with CKT Solicitors for the Early Onset Parkinson's community. Thursday 1 October 2026, 6:30pm, online via Zoom.

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Team EOPD Ireland football squad

More Than Football: Team EOPD Ireland heads to Ray Kennedy Weekend 2026

EOPD Ireland's football team travels to Denmark to represent Ireland at the Ray Kennedy Weekend.

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Notice of the EOPD Ireland Annual General Meeting 2026

Notice of EOPD.ie AGM 2026

Annual General Meeting, Friday 25 September 2026 at the Guinness Enterprise Centre. Everyone is invited.

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Our community

See how far you can go

Exercise classes, social meetups, webinars and fundraising challenges. Our community shows every day that an Early Onset Parkinson's diagnosis is not the end of an active, connected life.

  • Exercise programmes across Ireland
  • Social events and meetups
  • Expert-led webinars with specialists
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Events

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Poster for the Enniscrone Golf Club 2026 Annual Charity Golf Classic

2026

Enniscrone Golf Club, Co. Sligo

Enniscrone Golf Club 2026 Annual Charity Golf Classic

Swing for a cause. EOPD.ie is one of the charities chosen to benefit from this year’s Golf Classic.

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Poster for the Mindfulness and Wellbeing workshop series

4 June 2026

Online

Free Mindfulness and Wellbeing online workshop series

A six-week block with Lorraine McDonnell for our community, starting Thursday 4 June at 7:00pm.

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Poster for the Take the Leap abseil fundraiser

11 April 2026

Parkinson’s Awareness Day

Take the Leap: abseil with us for Parkinson's Awareness Day

Ready to do something bold, memorable and meaningful? Sign up for the abseil on 11 April 2026.

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Banner for the EOPD Gala Ball at Faithlegg Hotel

25 April 2026, 7:00pm

Faithlegg Hotel, Co. Waterford

EOPD Gala Ball Faithlegg

A night of connection, conversation and celebration with exceptional entertainment.

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Become a member

EOPD is a support group and online community for people diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's in Ireland. Membership is open to everyone for just €25 a year: people with PD, family, friends and professionals.

  • Peer support network
  • Exercise class links
  • Vote at the AGM
  • Research opportunities

Give us your support

Share information about Parkinson's and the need for donations with friends and family. Together, we can make a difference.

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