'A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s' is taking place in Carlow very soon

People in Carlow are encouraged to attend a national fundraising event, A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s, in Oak Park.

Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition which affects an estimated 18,000 people in Ireland, a figure projected to double by 2050.

The condition was originally characterised by motor symptoms such as tremor at rest, slowness of movement and muscle rigidity.

However, more than 40 symptoms are now associated with Parkinson’s, including a range of non motor symptoms that can

significantly impact daily life.

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Walks will take place across the country this April to raise awareness of the neurological condition and support vital

services for those living with Parkinson’s.

A series of community walks will take place nationwide on Saturday, 11 April at 11am, with events planned in 20 locations across Ireland as part of Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

The event aims to raise both awareness and funds for the services and supports provided by Parkinson’s Ireland to people living with Parkinson’s disease, their families and care partners.

The national launch of the event brought together several members of Parkinson’s Ireland who shared their lived experience of the condition as ambassadors, highlighting the challenges faced by those living with Parkinson’s and the importance of community

support.

Walks will take place in the following locations:

Carlow – Oak Park

Cavan – Con Smith Park

Clare – Lees Road, Ennis

Cork – Glounthaune Community Centre

Donegal – Bernard McGlinchey Town Park

Dublin – Merrion Square Park

Galway – Salthill Promenade

Kildare – Moorefield GAA Club

Limerick – The Demesne Park, Newcastlewest

Longford – The Mall

Mayo – Lough Lannagh, Castlebar

Meath – Claremont Stadium (11:30am start)

Monaghan – Walking Track, Carrickmacross

Offaly – Lloyd Town Park, Tullamore

Sligo – Doorly Park

Tipperary – Templemore Park

Waterford – People’s Park

Westmeath – Dovida Lakepoint Park, St Loman’s GAA

Wexford – Min Ryan Park

Wicklow – Avondale House