Foyle Branch Homepage

Foyle Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society was established over 45 years ago and is a constituent branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Northern Ireland and of the UK Multiple Sclerosis Society.

The branch supports persons with MS in the Derry Council and Limavady Borough areas of Northern Ireland through a range of services and activities provided throughout the area. These include Physiotherapy, Yoga, Tai Chi/Qi Cong, Counselling and regular group meetings and social events. An office is maintained in Derry and a Development Officer is available for information, advice and representation.

MSFoyle is a thriving branch and plays an active role in the activities of the MS Societies of Northern Ireland and the UK. Over half of the members of the branch committee are persons with MS.

The Who & Where Page has details of the branch officers, members of the committee, contact details & location of the office with link to map.

• The 2010 Foyle Branch AGM took place on Tuesday, 25 May 2010 at 3 pm in Foyle Disability Resource Centre.
• Pictures and a short report have been posted on the Activities & Events page.

Updated on 29 May 2010

The Activities & Events page has details of regular activities, coming events and reports and pictures of the AGM and social events. The page contains photographs so please be patient while they download.

Most recent postings:-

• Raymond makes final three for 2011 UK MS Carer of the Year (Posted: 29/09/2011)
• 3rd Annual Eimer Cunningham Memorial Quiz (Posted: 11/09/2011)
• AGM 2011 Pictures (Posted: 31/05/2011)
• Managing the Challenge (Posted: 10/03/2011)
• Xmas 2010 Dinner (Posted: 03/12/2010)
• 2nd Annual Eimer Cunningham Memorial Quiz (Posted: 09/09/2010)
• Foyle Branch AGM 2010 (Posted: 29/05/2010)
• Mayor Presents Terry with NOCN Certificate (Posted: 20/05/2010)
• Yoga Group Enjoy the Fresh Air at Roe Valley Park (Posted: 20/05/2010)
• Foyle Branch Launches MS Awareness Week (Posted: 30/04/2010)
• Cake Bake (Posted: 30/04/2010)
• Tuesday Group (Posted: 30/04/2010)
• Santa Stroll for MS (Posted:15/12/2009)
• Pictures from 2009 Xmas Dinner(Posted: 04/12/2009)
• Redcastle Lady Captain's MS Open Golf Day
• 1st Eimear Cunningham memorial Quiz

Events of each year back to 2001 are archived and can be accessed from the navigation bar.

Updated on 29 September 2011.

The Members Page has members' personal stories, copies of the branch newsletters & more.

• Damian's Poem (02/09/2010)
• Mark's Story (02/09/2010)
• Catherine's Story (04/05/2010)
• Blaithin's Story - in her trade mark irreverent style (30/10/2009)
• An Appreciation of Eimer by Etna at 2009 AGM (02/06/2009)
• Physiotherapy Thanks to Eimer's Family Contacts (02/06/2009)
• Eimer Cunningham: An Appreciation (24/04/2009)
• My Story - a poem by Naomi (18/02/2008)
• Naomi's Story (I've done a sky-dive & I want to learn to drive a lorry)(27/07/2006)
• Declan's Story (I found out by accident) (19/07/2006)
• Cliona's Story (I have MS...MS doesn't have me) (Posted: 04/06/2006 - Updated: 13/01/2007)
• Shauna's Story (diagnosed at age 13) (12/01/2006)
• Eimer's Story added 13/04/2005
• Margaret Irwin's paintings
• Moira's Story
• Heather's Poem
• Also included:PDF copies of Branch Newsletters and Branch Library Information

Updated on 2 September 2010

The News & Research page has information, news items and summaries of local and international research. The research information is summarised in lay terms and focuses on items that, hopefully, will be of interest to members.

Latest posts:-

• The Wheelchair Kamikaze (Posted:17 January 2012)
• Research Unearths Explanation of How Epstein-Barr Virus can Trigger MS (13 January 2012)
• A Claim that MS is not Primarily an Autoimmune Disease (5 January 2012)

2011 posts and those of earlier years can be accessed from the navigation bar on the News and Research page.

Updated on 17 January 2012

The Local Support page has information on local support activities.

• Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in St. Columb's Cathedral (Posted: 29 December 2011)
Nelson's Charity Does It Again (Posted: 12 December 2011)
• Terri & Donna again run Dublin marathon for MS (Posted: 03/12/2011)
• From London to Paris with Elgin & Ollie for MSFoyle (Posted: 07/11/2011)
• MSFoyle included in Mayor's Charities (Posted: 11/09/2011)
• Nelson McGonagle's Charity Committee (Posted: 02/08/2011)
• Donegal 200 Charity Cycle (Posted: 27/07/2011)
• Cliona's Cake Bake (Posted: 25/07/2011)
• Pat & Mervyn Brown's Teaparty Fundraiser (Posted: 29/06/2011)
• North West Regional College Students Present Cheque (Posted: 06/06/2011)
• John & Margaret Moody Present Anniversary Cheque (Posted: 27/04/2011)
• Quiz & 80's Disco Organised by Friends of Eimear (Posted: 08/04/2011)
• Valerie & George Crawford Present Cheque (Posted: 05/04/2011)
• Caroline Cutliffe Presents Cheque (Posted: 25/03/2011)
• Ballykelly Primary School Presents Cheque to MSFoyle (Posted: 14/02/2011)
• Donna & Terri Donate Marathon Sponsorship to MSFoyle (Posted: 24/11/2010)
• Caroline Young Donates Birthday Gifts to MSFoyle (Posted: 25/10/2010)
• Mark Gamble Submits to Sponsored Body Wax for MSFoyle (Posted: 04/10/2010)
• Kevin Gallagher Runs Half-Marathon for MSFoyle" (Posted:24/09/2010)
• Lily Gamble Raises £675 for MSFoyle (Posted: 10/09/2010)
• Cecilia McCole Presents Sandwich Co Cheque (Posted: 24/06/2010)
• Michael Henry Runs 2010 London Marathon for MSFoyle (Posted: 28/05/2010)
• Park Bar Boxing Day Swimmers Present Cheque (Posted:03/02/2010)

Presentations from earlier years are also posted on this page.

Updated on 29 December 2011

The Useful Links page has links to MS sites, medical information sites, motability, benefits, carers independent living sites, etc., & a section of local community links.

The links are tabbed under three headings:- MS sites, Other Health Related sites and Local Community sites.

Most recently added links:-

• MyMsMyWay site with online Cognitive Games for MS Community added (20/07/2009)
• Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre added 25/06/2008
• PatientsLikeMe added 13/09/2007
• BMJ advice site added 24/05/2006
• Citizens' Advice Bureau added 19/04/2006
• Samaritans added 19/04/2006
• TCNA added 27/02/2006
• Accelerated Cure Project (Boston Cure Project) added 08/02/2006
• Government information portal site added 01/11/2005

Updated on 20 July 2009.