FND Ireland
@fndireland.bsky.social
FND Ireland is the first Irish registered charity dedicated to advocating for and supporting those living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in Ireland. 💚🧡 www.fnd.ie
Great to see spotlight on #FND at #PSIConf2025 with
@leoistdp.bsky.social keynote. Psychologists are a key part in multidisciplinary approach to treating FND. By better understanding the mind-body connection we will continue to advance treatment for FND and many illnesses.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
@leoistdp.bsky.social keynote. Psychologists are a key part in multidisciplinary approach to treating FND. By better understanding the mind-body connection we will continue to advance treatment for FND and many illnesses.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Great to see spotlight on #FND at #PSIConf2025 with
@leoistdp.bsky.social keynote. Psychologists are a key part in multidisciplinary approach to treating FND. By better understanding the mind-body connection we will continue to advance treatment for FND and many illnesses.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
@leoistdp.bsky.social keynote. Psychologists are a key part in multidisciplinary approach to treating FND. By better understanding the mind-body connection we will continue to advance treatment for FND and many illnesses.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
It's #CharityTrusteesWeek and we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our board of volunteer trustees/directors. Their dedication and commitment is so appreciated. 👏👏
It was great to have the majority of our board join us for our #FNDIreland Conference last month. 💚🧡
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
It was great to have the majority of our board join us for our #FNDIreland Conference last month. 💚🧡
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It's #CharityTrusteesWeek and we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our board of volunteer trustees/directors. Their dedication and commitment is so appreciated. 👏👏
It was great to have the majority of our board join us for our #FNDIreland Conference last month. 💚🧡
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
It was great to have the majority of our board join us for our #FNDIreland Conference last month. 💚🧡
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
This #ScienceWeek 2025, #FNDIreland are delighted to support participation in #FND research by Emma Jane Bane, Occupational Therapist and MSC Student at RCSI.
See poster for more details.💚🧡
@researchireland.ie @futureneuro.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social @fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
See poster for more details.💚🧡
@researchireland.ie @futureneuro.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social @fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This #ScienceWeek 2025, #FNDIreland are delighted to support participation in #FND research by Emma Jane Bane, Occupational Therapist and MSC Student at RCSI.
See poster for more details.💚🧡
@researchireland.ie @futureneuro.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social @fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
See poster for more details.💚🧡
@researchireland.ie @futureneuro.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social @fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
Great to see the @fndsociety.bsky.social expand their FND education programs to meet the demand from medical and allied healthcare professionals and researchers. 💚🧡
#FNDIreland #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
@efna.net @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
#FNDIreland #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
@efna.net @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
📢 New FNDS Virtual Course: Advanced Course for the Assessment & Management of FND
🎥 13 expert lectures | 6+ hrs of content
💬 Live panel webinar – Nov 6 @ 9 AM ET
👩⚕️ Learn practical FND assessment & management strategies
🎥 13 expert lectures | 6+ hrs of content
💬 Live panel webinar – Nov 6 @ 9 AM ET
👩⚕️ Learn practical FND assessment & management strategies
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Great to see the @fndsociety.bsky.social expand their FND education programs to meet the demand from medical and allied healthcare professionals and researchers. 💚🧡
#FNDIreland #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
@efna.net @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
#FNDIreland #FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder
@efna.net @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
Congrats Kieva Tracey on being 1st lady home in S2S Spirt at Westport Sea 2 Summit. 31km of cycling & running includes 4km on Croagh Patrick!👏👏
Having being diagnosed with #FND last year Kieva has shown incredible resilience & determination to return to competitive action.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
Having being diagnosed with #FND last year Kieva has shown incredible resilience & determination to return to competitive action.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Congrats Kieva Tracey on being 1st lady home in S2S Spirt at Westport Sea 2 Summit. 31km of cycling & running includes 4km on Croagh Patrick!👏👏
Having being diagnosed with #FND last year Kieva has shown incredible resilience & determination to return to competitive action.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
Having being diagnosed with #FND last year Kieva has shown incredible resilience & determination to return to competitive action.💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
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I'm heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dr. Mark Hallett.
A few thoughts in remembrance…
A few thoughts in remembrance…
November 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm heartbroken to learn of the passing of Dr. Mark Hallett.
A few thoughts in remembrance…
A few thoughts in remembrance…
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Dublin. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Blanchardstown
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 11am
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #PeerSupport
📍 Blanchardstown
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 11am
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #PeerSupport
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Dublin. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Blanchardstown
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 11am
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #PeerSupport
📍 Blanchardstown
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 11am
#FND #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #PeerSupport
It was great to have new and familiar faces join us for our #FNDIreland peer support meeting in Galway last weekend. A big THANK YOU to all those who attended and shared their experience of living with #FND.
Thanks to the Connacht Hotel for accommodating us. 💚🧡
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social
Thanks to the Connacht Hotel for accommodating us. 💚🧡
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
It was great to have new and familiar faces join us for our #FNDIreland peer support meeting in Galway last weekend. A big THANK YOU to all those who attended and shared their experience of living with #FND.
Thanks to the Connacht Hotel for accommodating us. 💚🧡
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social
Thanks to the Connacht Hotel for accommodating us. 💚🧡
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Kildare. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Leixlip
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 2pm
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #PeerSupport
📍 Leixlip
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 2pm
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #PeerSupport
November 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Kildare. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Leixlip
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 2pm
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #PeerSupport
📍 Leixlip
📅 15th November 2025
⏰ 2pm
#FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder #FND #PeerSupport
We had the opportunity to connect with @epilepsyireland.bsky.social, MS Ireland, @parkinsonsire.bsky.social, Quest Brain Injury & Galway Sports Partnership at Future Neuro #MyMovingBrain event in Galway on Saturday.
Thanks to all those who called by our #FNDIreland information stand on the day. 💚🧡
Thanks to all those who called by our #FNDIreland information stand on the day. 💚🧡
November 3, 2025 at 9:48 AM
We had the opportunity to connect with @epilepsyireland.bsky.social, MS Ireland, @parkinsonsire.bsky.social, Quest Brain Injury & Galway Sports Partnership at Future Neuro #MyMovingBrain event in Galway on Saturday.
Thanks to all those who called by our #FNDIreland information stand on the day. 💚🧡
Thanks to all those who called by our #FNDIreland information stand on the day. 💚🧡
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Donegal. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚 🧡
📍 Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 11am
@neuroscienceirl.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
📍 Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 11am
@neuroscienceirl.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
October 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Donegal. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚 🧡
📍 Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 11am
@neuroscienceirl.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
📍 Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 11am
@neuroscienceirl.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
We are delighted to be a Patient Advocacy Group Supporter at the Patient Solutions event on the November 4th which is focused on transforming patient care through practical, patient-first innovations. View the programme here patientsolutions.ie/2025/en/page... 💚🧡
@irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social
@irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We are delighted to be a Patient Advocacy Group Supporter at the Patient Solutions event on the November 4th which is focused on transforming patient care through practical, patient-first innovations. View the programme here patientsolutions.ie/2025/en/page... 💚🧡
@irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social
@irishmedicaltimes.bsky.social
Looking forward to our final #FNDIreland Community Connect event in Leitrim this year. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Carrick on Shannon
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 2.15pm
#FND @leitrimlive.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
📍 Carrick on Shannon
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 2.15pm
#FND @leitrimlive.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Looking forward to our final #FNDIreland Community Connect event in Leitrim this year. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Carrick on Shannon
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 2.15pm
#FND @leitrimlive.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
📍 Carrick on Shannon
📅 8th November 2025
⏰ 2.15pm
#FND @leitrimlive.bsky.social @neuroscienceirl.bsky.social
Congrats to our amazing 'FND Champion' Caroline Devlin on running the Dublin Marathon today. 👏👏💚🧡
Caroline proudly wore the #FNDIreland logo on her running vest to raise awareness of #FND and raise vital funds for us. You still have time to support Caroline, please donate by scanning the QR code.
Caroline proudly wore the #FNDIreland logo on her running vest to raise awareness of #FND and raise vital funds for us. You still have time to support Caroline, please donate by scanning the QR code.
October 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Congrats to our amazing 'FND Champion' Caroline Devlin on running the Dublin Marathon today. 👏👏💚🧡
Caroline proudly wore the #FNDIreland logo on her running vest to raise awareness of #FND and raise vital funds for us. You still have time to support Caroline, please donate by scanning the QR code.
Caroline proudly wore the #FNDIreland logo on her running vest to raise awareness of #FND and raise vital funds for us. You still have time to support Caroline, please donate by scanning the QR code.
Thanks to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland for raising awareness of those living with invisible, unseen or hidden neurological symptoms.
Many people living with #FND have such symptoms and awareness and education is critical to feel more visible and understood. 💚🧡
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
Many people living with #FND have such symptoms and awareness and education is critical to feel more visible and understood. 💚🧡
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
October 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thanks to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland for raising awareness of those living with invisible, unseen or hidden neurological symptoms.
Many people living with #FND have such symptoms and awareness and education is critical to feel more visible and understood. 💚🧡
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
Many people living with #FND have such symptoms and awareness and education is critical to feel more visible and understood. 💚🧡
#InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
Research into how Functional Neurological Disorder (#FND) is discussed on X. 💚🧡
"A large proportion of the discourse around FND on X is shaped by users who are dismissive of the concept of FND and those associated with it...implications for individuals getting support for a condition that is already widely misunderstood."
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e73439
www.jmir.org/2025/1/e73439
An Exploration of How Functional Neurological Disorder Is Discussed on X (Twitter): Mixed Methods Study Using Social Network and Content Analysis
Background: Functional neurological disorder (FND) is one of the commonest conditions in neurological practice, describing symptoms like paralysis and seizures that can be severe and disabling. It is ...
www.jmir.org
October 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Research into how Functional Neurological Disorder (#FND) is discussed on X. 💚🧡
Our founder Eamon McPartlin will speak at @futureneuro.bsky.social #MyMovingBrain in Galway which is a community connect event that explores barriers that may prevent people living with brain conditions from participating in sports.
#FNDIreland will also host an information stand on the day. 💚🧡
#FNDIreland will also host an information stand on the day. 💚🧡
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our founder Eamon McPartlin will speak at @futureneuro.bsky.social #MyMovingBrain in Galway which is a community connect event that explores barriers that may prevent people living with brain conditions from participating in sports.
#FNDIreland will also host an information stand on the day. 💚🧡
#FNDIreland will also host an information stand on the day. 💚🧡
Delighted to have PSI Division of Neuropsychology Chair, Dr Tom Burke & chartered members @sarahjcasey.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Clarke (who presented on day) join us for our #FNDIreland conference.
Great to have @leoistdp.bsky.social delivering keynote address on #FND at upcoming PSI conference. 💚🧡
Great to have @leoistdp.bsky.social delivering keynote address on #FND at upcoming PSI conference. 💚🧡
October 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Delighted to have PSI Division of Neuropsychology Chair, Dr Tom Burke & chartered members @sarahjcasey.bsky.social & Dr Sarah Clarke (who presented on day) join us for our #FNDIreland conference.
Great to have @leoistdp.bsky.social delivering keynote address on #FND at upcoming PSI conference. 💚🧡
Great to have @leoistdp.bsky.social delivering keynote address on #FND at upcoming PSI conference. 💚🧡
Delighted to have Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) CEO, Mags Rogers join us for our inaugural #FNDIreland conference on Saturday.
Mags and the team at NAI have worked tirelessly to advocate for better services for all those living with neurological conditions. 💚🧡
@efna.net #FND
Mags and the team at NAI have worked tirelessly to advocate for better services for all those living with neurological conditions. 💚🧡
@efna.net #FND
October 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Delighted to have Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) CEO, Mags Rogers join us for our inaugural #FNDIreland conference on Saturday.
Mags and the team at NAI have worked tirelessly to advocate for better services for all those living with neurological conditions. 💚🧡
@efna.net #FND
Mags and the team at NAI have worked tirelessly to advocate for better services for all those living with neurological conditions. 💚🧡
@efna.net #FND
A massive THANK YOU to chair Dr Owen Killian and speakers from the afternoon session of our #FNDIreland Conference.
Dr Caoimhe McLoughlin, Psychiatrist & Dr Sarah Clarke, Neuropsychologist shared their expertise. Our founder Eamon McPartlin provided FND Ireland updates. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
Dr Caoimhe McLoughlin, Psychiatrist & Dr Sarah Clarke, Neuropsychologist shared their expertise. Our founder Eamon McPartlin provided FND Ireland updates. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A massive THANK YOU to chair Dr Owen Killian and speakers from the afternoon session of our #FNDIreland Conference.
Dr Caoimhe McLoughlin, Psychiatrist & Dr Sarah Clarke, Neuropsychologist shared their expertise. Our founder Eamon McPartlin provided FND Ireland updates. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
Dr Caoimhe McLoughlin, Psychiatrist & Dr Sarah Clarke, Neuropsychologist shared their expertise. Our founder Eamon McPartlin provided FND Ireland updates. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social
A massive THANK YOU to our speakers from the morning session of our first #FNDIreland Conference.
Rachael Scanlon & Miriam Collins shared their lived experience of #FND, while Dr Aoife Laffan, Neurologist & Clinical Lead for FND, Roisin Vance, Physio & Emma Jane Bane, OT shared their expertise. 💚🧡
Rachael Scanlon & Miriam Collins shared their lived experience of #FND, while Dr Aoife Laffan, Neurologist & Clinical Lead for FND, Roisin Vance, Physio & Emma Jane Bane, OT shared their expertise. 💚🧡
October 20, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A massive THANK YOU to our speakers from the morning session of our first #FNDIreland Conference.
Rachael Scanlon & Miriam Collins shared their lived experience of #FND, while Dr Aoife Laffan, Neurologist & Clinical Lead for FND, Roisin Vance, Physio & Emma Jane Bane, OT shared their expertise. 💚🧡
Rachael Scanlon & Miriam Collins shared their lived experience of #FND, while Dr Aoife Laffan, Neurologist & Clinical Lead for FND, Roisin Vance, Physio & Emma Jane Bane, OT shared their expertise. 💚🧡
Reposted by FND Ireland
Reposted by FND Ireland
Amazing turnout, and what a milestone! Wish I could have been there 🙌
October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Amazing turnout, and what a milestone! Wish I could have been there 🙌
We had our inaugural #FNDIreland Conference yesterday with nearly 200 people in attendance from Ireland, UK and the USA!
It was really heartening to have over 50 healthcare professionals and academics join those living with #FND and their families on the day. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
It was really heartening to have over 50 healthcare professionals and academics join those living with #FND and their families on the day. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
October 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We had our inaugural #FNDIreland Conference yesterday with nearly 200 people in attendance from Ireland, UK and the USA!
It was really heartening to have over 50 healthcare professionals and academics join those living with #FND and their families on the day. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
It was really heartening to have over 50 healthcare professionals and academics join those living with #FND and their families on the day. 💚🧡
@fndportal.bsky.social @efna.net
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Galway. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Galway City
📅 1st November 2025
⏰ 10.30am
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
📍 Galway City
📅 1st November 2025
⏰ 10.30am
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
October 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Looking forward to our next #FNDIreland Peer Support Meeting in Galway. Please email us or contact us via our website to register to attend. fnd.ie/contact-us/ 💚🧡
📍 Galway City
📅 1st November 2025
⏰ 10.30am
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport
📍 Galway City
📅 1st November 2025
⏰ 10.30am
@galwayneuroscience.bsky.social #FND #PeerSupport